Witty banter found in search for new pope Written by Brent Leuthold on October 30, 2024. Conclave★★★★★ Following up his much-lauded remake of All Quiet on the Western Front, director Edward Berger returns with another stirring ensemble... Continue reading
Maximum effort given for superhero laughs Written by Brent Leuthold on July 31, 2024. Deadpool & Wolverine★★★★★ It’s been six years since the previous Deadpool movie, but quite a bit has happened in that time gap, perhaps most... Continue reading
Unleveled storytelling hurts blockbuster Written by Brent Leuthold on April 3, 2024. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire★★★★★ In divisive times, it’s heartening to know that even the most gargantuan of monsters are able to put their... Continue reading
Coming-of-age story is a timeless one Written by Brent Leuthold on May 3, 2023. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.★★★★★ Writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig follows up her dynamite directorial debut The Edge of Seventeen... Continue reading
‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’: Script doesn’t carry enough weight Written by Brent Leuthold on April 20, 2022. A more focused script would’ve made The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent an even bigger joy for fans. But as is, it’s an enjoyable romp centered... Continue reading
‘Last Night in Soho’ Review: Inventive direction can’t overcome weak writing Written by Brent Leuthold on November 3, 2021. Following up his music documentary The Sparks Brothers from earlier this year, director Edgar Wright continues to expand past his comedy roots with... Continue reading
‘Dune’ Review: Sci-fi novel turned masterful big-screen thriller Written by Brent Leuthold on October 27, 2021. As well-regarded as Frank Herbert’s seminal 1965 novel Dune is, it’s had quite the journey making it to the big screen. First, there was a failed attempt... Continue reading