Tag Archives: 2018
REVIEW: ‘White Boy Rick’ is Stirring and Heartfelt but lacks Authenticity and edge
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
‘White Boy Rick’ is a coming of age story that aims high but falls short of a being full-fledged gangster epic. It is ultimately unsatisfying but for everything it lacks in cohesive morality, it mostly makes up for in the
REVIEW: ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’ is a Breathtaking Monument to Practical Stunts
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’ marks a departure for the franchise. Previous to this installment, every ‘Mission’ has had a different director and feel. The films often felt like they were not in the same genre. From De Palma’s 70s conspiracy-thriller meets 90s blockbuster,
REVIEW: ‘Eighth Grade’ is Anxiety-Ridden, Hilarious and True
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
A24 and writer-director Bo Burnham’s ‘Eighth Grade’ throws aside the expected tropes of most indie coming-of-age films and manages to not only be one of the most honest portrayals of youth, but it may be the first true film of
REVIEW: ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ is Violent, Problematic and one of the Most Satisfying Sequels in Years
Posted by Joshua T. Ruth
Despite a deeply morose tone and overly simplistic worldview that is likely to offend many, ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ is an expertly realized thriller that largely echoes the quality of the first film and is more satisfying in many ways. ‘Soldado’ is
