hoooooooooly wow. one of the most evocative and graceful films i’ve ever seen. amazingly acted, and truly some of the most affecting visuals — every frame is so rich and layered, like you can step into it. also more light than i was expecting for such a dismal story.

i probably wasn’t built for wartime, and it wouldn’t actually be my choice at all to test whether or not that’s even true. i’ve been feeling called to watch more bleak…

i always say that this series is special because it’s a trilogy of trilogies that are each tonally disconnected from one another. the first movie in each trilogy is a reset in the voice of the story; and this reset is way less jarring than Phantom Menace.

goofy, earnest, and on the nose, sure, but with the most honest acting of any saga entry up to that point. and the best cinematography by miles, holy shit. i love Empire (especially…

incredible. viscerally beautiful. i sobbed for most of the movie.

biggest crime is the PS2 graphics (like every other blockbuster now), and the lack of stakes in the performances in act 3.  otherwise, this is achingly sweet and well-made.  it also feels like it was written by Roald Dahl in a way that neither of the other two adaptations totally tap into.

if we’re going to keep rebooting old IP forever, i think this movie is a landmark achievement in sincerity.…

banger. knockout. obvious. pop canon. one of those things that feels like it’s always existed. Ryan Coogler believes in the power of film, and he's cracked how to make a crowd-pleaser without sacrificing any integrity. this cast is on fire — handily the best performances by all of the MCU actors that Coogler pulled over (Wunmi Mosaku especially, oh my GOD). perfectly written, shot beautifully, fresh, fun, and fast.

everybody gushing is telling you the truth, especially about the musical…