The Piano Lesson Movie Review: Malcolm Washington’s feature debut, The Piano Lesson, aims to bring August Wilson’s iconic 1987 play into the cinematic landscape. With his brother, John David Washington, in a central role, and co-starring the ever-potent Samuel L. Jackson and Danielle Deadwyler, this adaptation is a family endeavor. Driven by Denzel Washington’s commitment … Read more
Pedro Paramo Movie Review Pedro Paramo Movie Review: Netflix’s Pedro Páramo, directed by Rodrigo Prieto and based on the legendary 1955 novel by Juan Rulfo, attempts to bring to life one of the most celebrated works of Mexican literature. The novel, a foundation for Latin American magical realism, explores themes of abandonment, death, and legacy … Read more
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Dallas Jenkins, brings Barbara Robinson’s beloved 1972 book back to life, recounting the chaos and charm of a small-town Christmas pageant unexpectedly taken over by the rowdy Herdman children. Known as “the worst kids in the history of the world,” the … Read more
No Other Land Movie Review: In the documentary “No Other Land,” directed by Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, the dire situation in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of Palestinian villages in the southern West Bank, is captured through an unflinching lens. The film provides an unsettling view of the relentless demolitions and … Read more
A Real Pain Movie Review: “A Real Pain”, directed and written by Jesse Eisenberg, presents a poignant exploration of family relationships and emotional pain set against the backdrop of a journey through Poland. The film centers on two cousins, David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin), who embark on a trip to honor their late grandmother, … Read more