Don't Look Up

Don’t Look Up; Fine art of satire expertly applied by all involved. Actors relish the comedic bite in their respective roles while hilariously critiquing the media and politics of our times. Every bit as meaningful as it is delightful, while simultaneously sad in its accuracy; A-

Dunkirk

Dunkirk; Masterful recreation lacks emotional connection. Enemy absent on screen is an interesting choice, as well as the overdominant score. Intense in the moment with little lasting resonance afterwards. B+

Ready Player One

Ready Player One; This Spielberg guy knows how to pace a film and play in a future setting that feels familiar and possible. Deftly bounces between the virtual and real worlds with intensity while referencing childhood touchstones with great emotional resonance; B+

The BFG

The BFG; Welcome update to 1989 cartoon version of Dahl's silly bedtime tale. Worth seeing for a single tears of laughter inducing scene; B+