Alix Captures Innocence And Horror in Wonderful Fantasy Realism
Alix employs magical realism to capture the wonder of childhood innocence and the horror of adult danger, war, and innocence lost.
FIlm Reviews
DarkSkyLady’s page of film reviews, critiques, and analysis. Genre runs the gamut from animation movies to documentaries to horror movies all through their unique lens.
Queer Is A Middling, Yet Unique & Interesting Adaptation
Director Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ Queer is a middling, yet unique adaptation, anchored by a great performance from Daniel Craig.
Y2K Is A Funny, Yet Authentic Genre Mash-Up
SNL Alum Kyle Mooney goes back in time with Y2K, crafting a genre mash-up between a coming-of-age flick and a Sci-Fi/Horror Film.
The Order Is A Strong, Relevant Rollercoaster [AFI Fest]
Led by standout performances from Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, The Order is a chilling crime thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Nightbitch Is A Hilarious, Fascinating Exploration of Motherhood [AFI Fest]
Nightbitch is a hilarious, but fascinating exploration of the trials and tribulations of motherhood, led by a great performance from Amy Adams.
The Fire Inside Is A Great, Knockout Debut [AFI Fest]
The Fire Inside is a great directorial debut from director Rachel Morrison, only elevated by strong performances by newcomer Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry.
Nosferatu Is Lavishly Bleak But Does Not Stand Out
Nosferatu is a film that uses shadows effectively without making scenes imperceptible. But too little aside from that stands out from previous Dracula flicks.
Wicked Is a Colorful, Delightful Fun With Surprising Depth
Wicked is a phenomenal movie that brings brightly-colored entertainment with an underlying message about about how villains do not always start that way.
Rita Is a Special Blend of Dramatic Fantasy and Real Tragedy
Rita is another stellar film from Jayro Bustamante. It crafts a tragic fairytale rooted in reality and the unmistakable weight of responsibility adults bear.
Gladiator II Is A Helpless Blunder, But Entertaining To Watch
Gladiator II has some noteworthy performances and manic action. However, a weak and shallow script detracts from the promising cinematic moments.
The Beldham Is An Interesting And SuRprising Emotional Story
The Beldham weaves a haunting tale of a sinister presence, but the true tragedy is loss and an inability to cope with that.
Juror #2 Is A Tense, Remarkable Thriller [AFI Fest]
With a strong standout performance from Nicholas Hoult, Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 is a tense, legal thriller that leaves leaves you on the edge of your seat.