Political Faith: First Reformed and Contemporary American Evangelicalism

First Reformed is Paul Schrader’s masterpiece, and its story feels, in a away, close to my own.

Top 10 Films of 2017

It was one of the best years in film in a long time, with dozens of great movies on offer, but only ten could make the list.

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (B+)

Rian Johnson has succeeded in elevating Star Wars into something beyond itself.

“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (A-)

Martin McDonagh proves again that he’s one of the most exciting contemporary screenwriters with another rude, crude, and moving masterpiece.

“Murder on the Orient Express” (B-)

Kenneth Branagh’s entertaining adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved novel strikes a puzzling balance between success and failure.

Recap: 2017 Chicago International Film Festival

The Chicago International Film Festival has come and gone for yet another year, and it was a whirlwind for me this time around. Twenty-three films in ten days ended up being pretty ambitious when I’m also working a full-time job, and my fatigue showed when I ended up missing a film when I passed out […]

Preview: 53rd Chicago International Film Festival

I’ve been attending the Chicago International Film Festival for the past six or seven years now, and it’s easily my favourite event in the city. While it happens too late in the year to carry the same prestige and buzz as Telluride or TIFF, the festival always manages to attract a brilliant cross section of […]

“Blade Runner 2049” (B+)

Perfectly paced and aesthetically riveting on all accounts, “Blade Runner 2049” is unfortunately caught in its predecessor’s lofty shadow.

Top 25: “2001: A Space Odyssey”

Kubrick’s 1968 sci-fi classic remains one of the most stunning and unique audiovisual feasts I’ve ever experienced.

“mother!” (A)

Darren Aronofsky’s latest film is more than a return to form – it’s the finest film of his career thus far.