Madame Web undercuts its own strengths at every swing to remind audiences, “watch out — here comes the Spider-Man!”
Category: reviews
classical reviews – structured critical thoughts, usually on contemporary media.
get in, loser
thoughts on the unapologetic queer spectacle of ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) and the return of the American musical.
riders on the storm
‘Storm Warning’ is oft dismissed as a dated analog for communism. but the sobering 1950 drama still offers plenty of prescient insight into the seeds and roots of fascism — American-style.
happy, again
thoughts on ‘Singin’ In The Rain,’ the surrealism of musicals, and a brief review of the 70th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-Ray release
bees in the trap
‘The Beekeeper’ is a funny and socially prescient Statham action throwback, courtesy of David Ayer and Kurt Wimmer.
ginger, in person (kind of)
thoughts on ‘In Person’, the perfect vehicle for its larger-than-life lead.
violence, excess, and kindness
thoughts on the tense, bombastic ‘Leave The World Behind’ and the hopelessness of it all – plus, more 2023 reviews!
less than zero
thoughts on ‘Godzilla: Minus Zero’ and the death of an anti-war titan under capitalism
dinner is served
thoughts on ‘Thanksgiving’ and how Eli Roth’s good time gross-out fetishism made me hungry for seconds
demeter? I hardly know 'er!
thoughts on ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ (2023) and the cultural death of the vampire