Tesla is a film that often plays like a History Channel special about the life and times of visionary inventor Nikola Tesla, at which it both succeeds and fails. It is both as boring as a lecture on electrical currents, and it is not remotely informative.
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Don’t Be Scared of ‘Boys State’
If Boys State is a microcosm of our political system (the lack of girls notwithstanding), of the youth participating in it and their dedication to the cause, have so, so, so much hope.
‘Yesterday’ Rises Above Its Gimmick… Mostly
‘Yesterday’ knows exactly how charming it is and goddamnit is it fun.
‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ Keeps Its Woman Difficult
That McCarthy plays Israel with the fearful distrust of an abused dog creates a distinct relationship between viewer and subject: she’s a protagonist that begs to be sympathized with but doesn’t command it.
‘The Wife’ Perpetuates an Unhelpful Narrative
It’s tempting to believe that the post-Weinstein revelations would yield semi-immediate results, given the fervor with which the court of public opinion rendered their verdict against those men. But then a film like “The Wife” comes along.
‘Hereditary’ Smothers Its Best Self
Deservedly or not, Hereditary has claimed its place among other well-received horror films of the last year or so that … More
‘Disobedience’ Betrays Its Characters
Disobedience follows Ronit Krushka (Rachel Weiss) from New York back to her home town in England after learning that her father, … More