“Oppenheimer” Film Review: A Legacy of Self-Destruction

Oppenheimer (2023) is a biographical drama film from writer-director Christopher Nolan. It stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb”, following his time as a scientist working for the Manhattan Project and the subsequent fallout from his devastating invention. The movie debuted to rave reviews ahead of its July 21st theatrical release. How does it stack up to the rest of Nolan’s filmography?

“Barbie” Film Review: Atomic Blonde

Barbie (2023) is a fantasy comedy film from writer-director Greta Gerwig. It stars Margot Robbie as the titular children’s doll, as she and her sidekick Ken (Ryan Gosling) find themselves in the real world and must find their way back to Barbieland. The highly-anticipated film released on July 21st to strong critical reviews. Can it make its way to the Oscars?

“Asteroid City” Film Review: The Beauty in the Dissonance

Asteroid City (2023) is a comedy-drama film from writer/director Wes Anderson. It stars an ensemble cast and is set in a retro-futuristic 1950’s small town, where seemingly supernatural events begin to take place. The film debuted in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival ahead of its June theatrical release by Focus Features. Can this get Anderson back into the Oscars conversation?

“Sound of Freedom” Review: A Serviceable Call to Action

Sound of Freedom (2023) is a crime action biopic from writer-director Alejandro Monteverde. It stars Jim Caviezel as Tim Ballard, a real-life homeland security agent who specializes in rescuing children who are kidnapped and sold into sex slavery. The film has become a surprise box office hit, grossing nearly $60 million despite its low budget and near-invisible marketing strategy. Why has this little film captured the imaginations of so many Americans?

“Mission: Impossible 7” Film Review: The Human Element

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) is an espionage action drama from writer-director Christopher McQuarrie. It continues the story of IMF agent Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, as he and his team combat a mysterious rogue AI known as “the Entity”. The seventh film in the franchise is also the first in a planned two-part saga, with the second half releasing next summer. Has this franchise run its course, or can Tom Cruise continue to do no wrong?