Eighth Grade (2018) April 24, 2019April 26, 2019 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade generated a buzz at last year's Sundance UK. It's a beautifully naturalistic and affecting coming-of-age film.
Voyage in Time (1983) / One Day in the Life of Andrei Arsenevich (1999) April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment This pair of documentary film essays form a fascinating consideration of Andrei Tarkovsky in his late career.
Loro (2018) April 18, 2019April 19, 2019 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment Paolo Sorrentino's much anticipated Berlusconi biopic has all the sleeze but its satire is dull
The Sisters Brothers (2018) April 3, 2019November 9, 2019 Dave McAllister1 Comment Jacques Audiard's English-language debut is a solid and entertaining western.
At Eternity’s Gate (2018) March 29, 2019March 30, 2019 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment This latest biopic of Vincent Van Gogh is an effective sensory experience but ultimately is far less profound than its title suggests.
Evelyn (2018) February 21, 2019February 21, 2021 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment Evelyn is a a beautiful and ultimately optimistic documentary about a family confronting their grief.
Burning (2018) November 13, 2018November 14, 2018 Dave McAllister2 Comments Burning is an exceptional, nuanced thriller with incredible acting. It resonated with me for days.
High Tension (1950) November 11, 2018February 21, 2019 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment Ingmar Bergman's long-unseen spy movie (!) is no masterpiece, but it's a brisk entertaining diversion.
Mandy (2017) November 11, 2018May 30, 2021 Dave McAllister5 Comments Mandy is a satisfying and visually impressive revenge myth, with a great role for Nicolas Cage
Sunset (2018) October 15, 2018October 16, 2018 Dave McAllisterLeave a comment László Nemes's follow-up to Son of Saul is a frustrating experience