Brent Leuthold
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
‘Palm Springs’ Review: New rom-com uncommonly perceptive
Months of quarantine have a way of distorting one’s perception of time. With the removal of structured tasks like work and social outings, the “Blursday” phenomenon can make us feel […]
‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga‘ Review: Ferrell tries to recapture his goofball magic
Even though Will Ferrell is a household name, you’d have to go back to 2010’s The Other Guys to find a Ferrell-starring comedy that resonated with both audiences and critics. The 2010s […]
‘Irresistible‘ Review: Stewart writes, directs lifeless political satire
When Jon Stewart closed out his 16-year run as the host of The Daily Show in 2015, his departure sparked many questions about what he would do next in his […]
‘Da 5 Bloods‘ Review: Impressive film by Spike Lee is unapologetic
More than a visionary director or bold storyteller, I think of Spike Lee as a teacher. Not the boring high school instructor who drones on with the same prepared lectures […]
‘The King of Staten Island‘ Review: Davidson’s debut has potential but drags on too long
If anyone knows arrested development, it’s Judd Apatow. As seen in comedy hits like Knocked Up and Trainwreck, he seems to have a soft spot for protagonists whose immaturity prohibit […]
‘Shirley’ Review: Off-kilter biopic casts Moss as author Jackson
Holed up with her viciously judgmental and ostensibly supportive professor husband Stanley (Michael Stuhlbarg), Jackson is plagued with anxiety and agoraphobia while attempting to complete her next piece of visionary […]
‘The Hunt‘ Review: Controversial film surprisingly solid satire
Few films receive a marketing bump quite as staggering as the one behind The Hunt. Originally scheduled for release last October, with its controversial trailer premiering two months prior, the […]
‘Emma‘ Review: New Austen Film a Lively, Lavish Adaptation
Hot on the heels of Greta Gerwig’s awe-inspiring take on Little Women, we now have another iteration of a female-penned classic novel. As expected, the new Pixar film Onward took […]
‘Onward‘ Review: New Pixar Film Amiable but Not As Adventurous
‘Long ago, the world was full of wonder.” So goes the opening line of Disney Pixar’s Onward, a fantasy adventure film about rediscovering magic in a world that seems to […]