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4.5/5
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Blue Beetle
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle is the cinematic VICKS Bibaporrú for the DCU! Oozing Latin pride and authenticity, Blue Beetle is an inspiring and heartfelt journey that embraces its Latin American roots while forgoing the universe-building entanglements.
Posted Aug 16, 2023
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5/5
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Oppenheimer
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Perfectly capturing the spirit of JFK and The Social Network, Oppenheimer cements its place as the best film of 2023 and one of the greatest biopics ever.
Posted Jul 19, 2023
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5/5
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Barbie
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is a dream house of cheers and tears. A whimsical and emotional journey of self-discovery and growth. No longer can we say she’s everything. He’s just Ken. They are everything.
Posted Jul 18, 2023
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4/5
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Dead Reckoning is a mission that demands acceptance. A film that self-destructs into a dazzling action spectacle that not only shows off Christoper McQuarrie’s impeccable direction but a screenplay that does not shy away from its timely examination of AI.
Posted Jul 05, 2023
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1.5/5
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Maggie Moore(s)
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Maggie Moore(s) is a film with an identity crisis. Is it a mystery? Is it a romantic comedy? No one truly knows, as the film left me wondering if I was supposed to laugh because if so, I must've missed the memo.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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4/5
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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed embraces all aspects of Hudson’s life and, in turn, offers a lens of appreciation for a man whose public perception never wavered and continues to shine nearly 40 years after his death.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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4/5
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Chasing Chasing Amy
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Chasing Chasing Amy captures the importance of Chasing Amy and its ongoing discourse on the nature of the film’s subject matter on the cinephile community. It’s a film that remains imperfect but important as an essential conversation starter.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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3.5/5
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Cold Copy
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Debut writer/director Roxine Helberg’s screenplay examines the moral ambiguity of succeeding within the field. It’s a confident and stunning debut that celebrates the area and condemns its selfishness.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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3.5/5
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Bucky F*cking Dent
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Bucky F*cking Dent is one of Tribeca 2023’s finest offerings. It’s a film that, like Bucky Dent, will come out of nowhere and hit a home run of tears and cheers in one of the year’s most enjoyable entries.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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3.5/5
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The Good Half
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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It was hard not to be excited for Schwartzman’s next film, The Good Half. With that expectation came a film that went toe-to-toe with an incredibly moving tale of grief, mourning, and guilt over the inability to say goodbye.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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4/5
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Like every great band, great franchises deserve a “greatest hits” compilation, and James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny covers the memorable hits of Indy’s past while molding a path for a fitting finale.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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4/5
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The Flash
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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What if Back to the Future Part II met the DC Universe? Director Andy Muschietti’s The Flash answers that question with a nostalgic journey filled with stunning action, emotional stakes, heart, humor, and universe-bending time travel.
Posted Jun 06, 2023
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5/5
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a marvelous & unforgettable cinematic triumph.From its spellbinding & breathtaking animation to all those spiders. Spider-verse exudes all the makings of another animated masterclass of storytelling & world-building.
Posted May 31, 2023
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3/5
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Fast X
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Fast X will not bring new fans into the fold.However, Fast X does its best to get faith back to those who felt the tires were coming off this car. If you’ve suspended your disbelief for 20 years,prepare for even more nonsensical summer blockbuster action.
Posted May 17, 2023
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4.5/5
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Its epic performances, scope, & soundtrack cement this gem as one of the MCU's best. When I think of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the MCU, I think of Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part III, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."
Posted Apr 28, 2023
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4.5/5
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Sanctuary
(2022)
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David Gonzalez
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Rich with dominating performances by Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley, the film examines power within gender, class, humanity, and relationship dynamics in a delicious fashion. It's a one-night stand all cinephiles should desire.
Posted Apr 19, 2023
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1.5/5
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Paint
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Paint takes a blank canvas and leaves it as it began – blank. A bland, boring, nonexistent satire that would lead audiences to be more entertained by watching paint dry than sitting through 96 minutes of this film.
Posted Apr 08, 2023
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3.5/5
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie warps you back into childhood with nostalgia and dino eggs. Impeccably animated with a score that’s an utter delight, the film captures the charm and appeal the game has evoked for decades.
Posted Apr 08, 2023
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5/5
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John Wick: Chapter 4
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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John Wick: Chapter 4 is an all-timer, cinephiles! It’s a 3-hour action spectacle that jumps into the pantheon of action movie classics. Its pacing is frenetic and action pieces are jaw-dropping, and it’s rich with stakes, heart, and consequences.
Posted Mar 23, 2023
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4.5/5
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Tetris
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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All the blocks fall right into place with Tetris. The unbelievably true tale of corruption, political entanglement, and deceit that led to one of the most popular video games ever. It's a winning high score for the video game genre.
Posted Mar 23, 2023
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4.5/5
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Air
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Like Michael Jordan, Air defies gravity and expectations in a film rich with hope, affection, inspiration, and a jumpman — it's an impeccable and memorable way to iconize the greatest sneaker and athlete ever.
Posted Mar 23, 2023
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3.5/5
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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The familial bond remains stronger than ever in a movie that’s not breaking the mold but follows the trajectory of its predecessor as a charming and delightful cinematic escape.
Posted Mar 18, 2023
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4.5/5
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Scream VI
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Scream VI is how you do a slasher. Pay respect to what came before you while creating a new and original horrific journey for cinephiles. There's no denying it; this one's an absolute scream.
Posted Mar 08, 2023
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4.5/5
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Creed III
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Can this legacy sequel stand toe to toe with Balboa once Sylvester Stallone stepped away from the series? That question was answered with a first-round KO in Creed III – a film rich with unique and original fight sequences that are sure to spellbind fans.
Posted Feb 27, 2023
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3/5
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, a film that blasts into a galaxy far, far away. While there are plenty of bumps on the journey, it's hard not to be fully invested in Jonathan Majors' magnetic presence and Paul Rudd's contagious charm.
Posted Feb 17, 2023
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4.5
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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A raw and powerful look at one of our most beloved actors. Never failing to bring humor and inspiration, Michael J. Fox’s journey is a recipe for one of the year’s most fascinating documentaries.
Posted Feb 01, 2023
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4.5/5
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Magazine Dreams
(2023)
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David Gonzalez
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A complex psychological character study that examines the trajectory of familial trauma and escapism. Bynum’s film blends Pumping Iron + Whiplash + Taxi Driver into a movie set to live rent-free in my mind for the remainder of 2023.
Posted Feb 01, 2023
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.5/4
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Fifty Shades Freed
(2018)
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David Gonzalez
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With all-time great, comes all time-bad, and 2018 has provided cinephiles with the conclusion, oh I’m sorry, the climax of the worst trilogy of all time, the Fifty Shades trilogy.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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2.5/4
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Tomb Raider
(2018)
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David Gonzalez
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Tomb Raider is a step in a the right direction for a genre desperately needing a turn-in critical performance. While nothing to boast about with 34 films in the genre thus far, the 50 percent rating on rotten tomatoes moves the needle up.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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1/4
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Action Point
(2018)
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David Gonzalez
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Action Point is as agonizing of a film experience I’ve had all year. A year that has already had its share of agonizing experiences with 50 Shades Freed leading the way. The story of Action Park deserved better and Action Point certainly was not that.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5
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Halloween II
(1981)
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David Gonzalez
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The tagline, “More of the Night He Came Home”, never felt truer than when watching Halloween II.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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4.5/5
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch
(1982)
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David Gonzalez
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It has taken 40 years for Halloween III to gain the cult status it rightfully deserves. Next time, that Silver Shamrock commercial plays, always remember kids, take those masks off.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3/4
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
(1998)
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David Gonzalez
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later is a film that I am happy exists. Despite being extremely dated, its finale would have ended the Halloween franchise on a high note and given it well deserved closure. Regrettably, we don’t get to feel that end for long
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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.5/4
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Halloween: Resurrection
(2002)
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David Gonzalez
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Halloween: Resurrection is an embarrassment to a franchise that I hold near and dear to my heart. A franchise that has entertained viewers for the past 40 years and its fans deserved more than this film.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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First Man
(2018)
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David Gonzalez
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First Man is more than just a technical marvel. It is a film that truly captures the struggle and journey of not just America’s race to space but a man’s sacrifice to reach his ultimate goal of walking on the moon.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5
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Saint Maud
(2019)
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David Gonzalez
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Saint Maud is an unsettling, shocking ride that journeys into the mind of possession in an untraditional fashion. It will leave cinephiles questioning their ideas of faith and one’s life purpose.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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A Quiet Place Part II
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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John Krasinski crafts a masterclass in suspense with Hitchcockian anxiety that would make the master proud.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Cruella
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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Cruella doesn’t just retell an old story. It creates a lavish comic-book villain-style origin that opens up the film to an even larger audience.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Censor
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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A film that offers something far different and more unique by not harking back to horror films of yesteryear, instead of providing cerebral, meta-yet-direct protection of the genre from the often given ignorant criticisms about horror as a whole.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Zola
(2020)
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David Gonzalez
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Zola is a transformative roller-coaster ride that is incredibly entertaining, energetic, and downright fascinating.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3/4
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No Man of God
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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Amber Sealey’s No Man of God examines the final years of Bundy’s (Luke Kirby) life in a psychological thriller that looks to answer the question of Why? rather than the glorification of his murders.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3/4
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12 Mighty Orphans
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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12 Mighty Orphans is a welcomed addition to the sports film genre. It is a feel-good indie film that is sure to find its audience with its performances and overall message of hope.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Black Widow
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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Black Widow is both complex and engaging as its focus on familial relationships leads to some of the most memorable moments thanks to its ensemble and, in turn, creates new characters for Marvel’s team to play with in their billion-dollar sandbox.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3/4
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Gunpowder Milkshake
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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Gunpowder Milkshake is a film that offers a dazzling, fresh look at the female assassin while offering homages to its female assassin predecessors, Léon and La Femme Nikita.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Pig
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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Pig will haunt you and allow you to contemplate its rich themes if you allow yourself to open up to its cerebral style. In return for opening yourself up, Pig will indeed satisfyingly cleanse your cinephile palette.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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4/4
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The Green Knight
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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The Green Knight is not for the faint of heart. Its methodical pacing will challenge viewers, but its execution will warrant cinephiles accepting that challenge. As a result, it’s one of Lowery’s best films and one of the best films of 2021.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Petite Maman
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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Despite working on a smaller canvas, Sciamma’s Petite Maman explores loss in a much more tangible way as she delivers another masterfully crafted portrait that examines the mother-daughter relationship with elegance and grace.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3/4
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Violet
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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A film that gives us Olivia Munn’s career-best performance and explores gender politics and our inner voices, while offering a subjective experience that allows the viewer to decipher the film’s themes and messages.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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The Power of the Dog
(2021)
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David Gonzalez
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The Power of the Dog will challenge its viewers. If that challenge is accepted, Jane Campion rewards cinephiles with a film that submerges you into its complex characters and themes and is one of the best films of the year.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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3.5/4
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Resurrection
(2022)
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David Gonzalez
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Rebecca Hall is back with a vengeance with Resurrection. A film filled with Cronenberg-esque tension and feels that will quench a cinephiles’ thirst.
Posted Jan 31, 2023
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