Heather GermanApr 7, 20215 min readRaya and the Last Dragon ReviewA flawed but enchanting fantasy with a great female lead.
Heather GermanApr 5, 20213 min readGodzilla vs. Kong ReviewGodzilla vs. Kong is sure to please fans of the titular characters' previous outings, but isn't likely to win over any new converts.
Heather GermanMar 8, 20214 min readNomadland ReviewNomadland is a beautiful scrapbook of Americana and the people within it.
Heather GermanNov 27, 20203 min readThe Trial of the Chicago 7 ReviewA well written, edited and acted film that successfully dramatizes an important event while failing to truly dig deep into its relevance.
Heather GermanSep 27, 20205 min readKajillionaire ReviewA strange, eccentric and poignant look at abuse, alienation, and the millennial condition.
Heather GermanSep 21, 20205 min readAntebellum ReviewAntebellum is a ridiculous, nonsensical slice of Get Out-inspired racial horror that still manages to be somewhat entertaining regardless.
Heather GermanSep 16, 20206 min readSummer of 85 ReviewA generic yet beautifully filmed coming of age story dragged down by a series of baffling and insulting writing and framing decisions.
Heather GermanSep 15, 20203 min readOne Night in Miami ReviewA bold and engrossing look into the complex lives of some very important figures of the 60's Civil Rights movement.
Heather GermanSep 14, 20204 min readWolfwalkers ReviewA gorgeous, emotionally resonant fairy tale that shows animator Tomm Moore at his best.
Heather GermanSep 10, 20206 min readI'm Thinking of Ending Things ReviewA bold, befuddling, sometimes frustrating and often brilliant look into the casual horror of everyday human connection.
Heather GermanSep 7, 20206 min readTenet ReviewAn ambitious puzzle box of a time travel spy thriller that nonetheless showcases Christopher Nolan in abnormally sloppy form.