Week In, Week Out
Weekly collections of five mini-reviews capturing a wide range of films—old and new, obscure and iconic. A personal film journal in snapshots, offering quick, insightful takes on whatever’s been on the screen lately.
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Movies of the Week #13 #14 (2025): War, AI Grief, and the Lady in the Driveway
This week’s movies cover personal reckonings—grief, guilt, duty, and the curious forms they take. A homeless woman’s quiet defiance becomes an unlikely fixture in a playwright’s life, while a war veteran grapples with a ghost only she can see. AI resurrects lost loved ones with eerie precision, and deep-sea survival meets its match in narrative… Read more
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Movies of the Week #12 (2025): Gore, Glitter, and Genre Icons
This week’s movies cover two wildly different franchises: the grisly, twist-laden Saw films and the bubblegum-bright High School Musical trilogy. The original Saw remains a standout for its shocking finale and inventive premise, while Saw X refines the formula, making John Kramer almost too sympathetic. Meanwhile, HSM sticks to its predictable but well-intended musical formula,… Read more
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Movies of the Weeks #10 #11: Love, Lies, and Lost Futures (2025)
This week’s movies explore the complexities of relationships—whether built over decades, shaped by power dynamics, or disrupted by apocalyptic events. 45 Years stands out as a devastating meditation on love and regret, while Companion spins a Black Mirror-esque thriller around human-machine interactions. Don’t Worry Darling takes a heavy-handed approach to gender roles, Survive squanders an… Read more
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Movies of the Week #8 #9 (2025): A Real Pain, A Real Romance, and A Real Letdown
This week’s movies explore deep emotional connections, missed opportunities, and personal struggles, whether in family bonds, romantic entanglements, or individual crises. A Real Pain offers a fresh take on grief and human connection, anchored by Kieran Culkin’s gripping performance. Matt and Mara muses on intellectual intimacy but hesitates at true risk. Anne at 13,000 Feet… Read more
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Movies of the Week #7 (2025): Obsession, Romance, and Raptors
This week’s movies explore artistic dedication, romance, and genre eccentricities, spanning intense psychological horror, charming rom-com, and behind-the-scenes ballet. Black Swan remains an uneasy, feverish dive into obsession, style triumphing over substance but in thrilling ways. When Harry Met Sally… is perfectly agreeable, if not deeply resonant. Ballet 422 and The Company quietly document the… Read more
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Movies of the Weeks #5 #6 (2025): Iconic Lynch, Body Horror, and Michael Keaton
This week’s movies traverse the surreal, the romantic, the horrific, and the heartfelt, each grappling with identity and perception in unique ways. Mulholland Drive remains a mesmerizing Lynchian puzzle, blending fantasy and tragedy with masterful tonal shifts. Chasing Amy and its documentary counterpart wrestle with evolving cultural perspectives, while The Substance delivers bombastic body horror… Read more
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Movies of the Week #3 #4 (2025)
Vampiru’ Zombi is an independent film by Sebastian Mihăilescu exploring Romanian vampires through the eyes of artist Cătălina, who aims to weave childhood dreams into a narrative. Its charm lies in its unconventional style and imperfect execution. Meanwhile, Flow narrates animals overcoming a flood, showcasing beauty and simplicity in animation but lacking emotional depth. Read more
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Movies of the Week #1 #2 (2025)
This week’s movies explore the human condition through wildly inventive, emotional, and occasionally flawed storytelling. From the audacious biopic Better Man capturing the chaos and brilliance of Robbie Williams, to Little Sister’s tender portrait of faith and trauma, and Scare Me’s playful take on cabin horror, each film reflects on resilience and identity. Meanwhile, Resident… Read more
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Movies of the Week #52 (2024)
This week’s movies explore atypical expressions of humor, love, and loss, weaving through the melancholic edges of human experience. From the muted, stoic realism of Tuesday, After Christmas to the offbeat observations in White Reindeer, the holiday spirit feels more like a mirror of emotional complexity than a celebration. Comedy finds introspection in Fern Brady:… Read more
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Movies of the Week #51 (2024)
This week’s movies span emotional intimacy, existential humor, and fantastical explorations. From Petite Maman’s enchanting portrayal of childhood and motherhood in a tightly woven 72-minute marvel to stand-up specials by Rose Matafeo and Ronny Chieng that delve into identity and cultural humor, we find depth in varied forms. Die Alone offers a visually engaging yet… Read more
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Movies of the Week #50 (2024)
This week’s movies explore themes of identity, connection, and the passage of time, whether through personal resilience, moral complexity, or familial bonds. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story crafts a heartfelt tribute to a man who endured tragedy with hope, while Angels with Dirty Faces delivers a timeless tale of diverging paths and redemption. The chilling… Read more
Angels with Dirty Faces, Bridget Fonda, Chloe East, Christopher Reeve, David Strathairn, Glenn Close, Hello Ladies: The Movie, Heretic, Hugh Grant, humphrey bogart, In the Gloaming, James Cagney, Michael Curtiz, Robert Sean Leonard, Robin Williams, Sophie Thatcher, Stephen Merchant, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, Whoopi Goldberg -
Movies of the Week #49 (2024)
This week’s movies cover nostalgic holiday charm, moral dilemmas, game development lore, cultural comedy, and romcom clichés. Home Alone shines as a timeless Christmas tale with impeccable casting and iconic mischief, while Juror #2 tackles justice and moral relativism, albeit conservatively. The Half-Life 2 Documentary delves into creative struggles and industry shifts, offering richer context… Read more
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