James Lanternman
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Essays
  • Etc
  • About
Mastodon
Mastodon
Sign In

Movie Reviews

A collection of movie reviews
King Richard (2021): A Movie Review
Movie Review

King Richard (2021): A Movie Review

An inspiring biopic of the Williams sisters' journey from Compton to pro tennis under the controlling tutelege of their father.
8 Feb 2022 4 min read
Belfast (2021): A Movie Review
Movie Review

Belfast (2021): A Movie Review

Kenneth Branagh’s child’s eye view of The Troubles in Northern Ireland has a good message, but is less-than-good filmmaking.
7 Feb 2022 3 min read
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021): A Movie Review
Movie Review

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021): A Movie Review

Joel Coen’s adaption is a cinematic presentation of theatre, with superb image and sound.
25 Jan 2022 4 min read
West Side Story (2021): A Movie Review
Movie Review

West Side Story (2021): A Movie Review

Spielberg's remake doesn't hold a candle to the original, but the qualities of the story shine through.
9 Jan 2022 4 min read
Black Christmas (1974): Early Slasher, Twisted Christmas Movie, 1970s Abortion Views Time Capsule
Movie Review

Black Christmas (1974): Early Slasher, Twisted Christmas Movie, 1970s Abortion Views Time Capsule

A retrospective movie review.
22 Dec 2021 5 min read
Spencer (2021): A Movie Review
Movie Review

Spencer (2021): A Movie Review

Pablo Larraín's cinematic portrait of Diana, an unconventional horror film, is heart-rending, joyful, suffocating, and tense.
6 Dec 2021 4 min read

Subscribe to read more…

James Lanternman © 2025
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Subscriptions
  • Sign In
Powered by Ghost