Review: ‘Last Christmas’ is a predictable yet pleasant holiday heart-warmer
As simplistic and predictable as “Last Christmas” may be, it still gets the job done once you admit you’re ready to feel all warm and fuzzy and embrace the holiday season.
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As simplistic and predictable as “Last Christmas” may be, it still gets the job done once you admit you’re ready to feel all warm and fuzzy and embrace the holiday season.
While it doesn’t channel the same horrors as its predecessor once did, “Doctor Sleep” provides an intriguing exploration of the lore and mythology at the heart of the series.
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” plays out very much like the painting of a masterpiece. It takes its time, slowly sketching out the skeleton. Its movements are careful and tender. Eventually, the details are filled in, and all of the elements come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
After 10 years of waiting, the highly anticipated Zombieland sequel finally arrived, and it’s certainly worth the wait. “Double Tap” is a smart, entertaining adventure that perfectly realigns itself with the world fans have dreamed of returning to for years.
Taiki Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” took home TIFF’s Audience Award, and the Inside The Film Room staff got the chance to check out the World War II fantasy satire at Film Fest 919.
With a masterpiece like “Marriage Story,” Netflix looks poised to win big at the Oscars this year.
“Parasite” has been hailed as not only the best film of the year, but one of the best films of the decade. The hype is rightfully earned.
Noah Baumbach’s “Marriage Story” is already being praised as a major awards contender, and the Inside The Film Room staff is here to let you know if the hype is real.
“Waves” is the latest hit from A24, and the Inside The Film Room staff got an early look at the film at Film Fest 919.
Inside The Film Room today launched its new Star Wars-focused podcast series, “Far, Far Away.”
Todd Phillips’ “Joker” opened this weekend, and the Inside The Film Room staff is here to give you their rapid reactions to Joaquin Phoenix’s take on the Clown Prince of Crime.
“Joker” is an unsettling and extremely heavy film, and at times it verges on being unenjoyable, but there are still enough elements to impress – mainly in Phoenix’s broken performance.
It’s truly impressive when a film is able to take characters who have committed objectively wrong crimes and still compel audiences to root for them. “Hustlers” is able to do just that.
James Gray’s “Ad Astra” opened this weekend, and the Inside The Film Room staff is here to give you their rapid reactions to the Brad Pitt-led space epic.
Back in May, Keanu Reeves once again proved why he’s the baddest man in Hollywood right now with “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” Now, the Baba Yaga is heading home on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-Ray and DVD, and he’s bringing a ton of special features with him.
“Midsommar” is a sophomore accomplishment worth celebrating, even if its glacial pacing and indulgence may alienate viewers.