Author Archives: Claire Williams

“Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to the multiverse, including alternate versions of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff.” – IMDB Once upon a time, I was a marvel hater. I had only seen Iron Man, Black Panther,Continue reading “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)”

“An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led.” -IMDB Hi. I know you’re annoyed by being told what to watch. I, myself, probably have a list of 500 movie and 250 TV showsContinue reading “Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)”

“While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.” – IMDB I am always weary of films stacked with A-Listers, as the sheer number of them is usually used to distract the audience from missing elements elsewhere in the film. Death on the Nile is my case inContinue reading “Death on the Nile (2022)”

“A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.” -IMDB Wow, I mean wow. If I could have thrown tomatoes at my screen during the course of this movie, I would have. Fortunately, since I would have beenContinue reading “Deep Water (2022)”

“Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.” -IMDB This documentary, spearheaded by legendary musical genius Questlove, is an ode to music. Let me clarify… Summer of Soul focuses on the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a legendary celebration of Black culture, music, andContinue reading “Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)”

“A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.” -IMDB Ugh. But a good ugh. Let me clarify… If you’ve read any of my prior Pixar reviews, then you know I have a love/hate relationship with the studio. I love them because they put out modern masterpieces. Seriously,Continue reading “Turning Red (2022)”

“A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.” Let me start off by saying that the trailer for this movie is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It delivered in every. way. possible. andContinue reading “Lost City (2022)”

“After his wife’s unexpected death, Yusuke Kafuku, a renowned stage actor and director, receives an offer to direct a production of Uncle Vanya in Hiroshima. There, he begins to face the haunting mysteries his wife left behind.” -IMDB While I do think that this is one of the better films of the past year, itContinue reading “Drive My Car (2021)”

“A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.” -IMDB This is the kind of movie that I want to watch, Hollywood! Keep making more of these! Let me clarify… King Richard follows Richard Williams as he drives his daughters, Venus andContinue reading “King Richard (2021)”

“When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city’s hidden corruption and question his family’s involvement.” -IMDB Dark Knight is one of the greatest films of all time and, as should be obvious from this introduction, one of my favorite movies of allContinue reading “The Batman (2022)”

“An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.” -IMDB If you’re going to attempt a remake, it’s best to do so with Steven Spielberg at the helm. With that being said, West Side StoryContinue reading “West Side Story (2021)”

“When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder.” -IMDB There’s little that irritates me more than a three hours movie that could have been done in half the time. So itContinue reading “House of Gucci (2021)”

“Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album.” -IMDB I have a feeling that if you are going to see a horror-comedy about the Foo Fighters living in a haunted house, then you know what you’re in for. IContinue reading “Studio 666 (2022)”

“The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.” -IMDB This Danish film has been garnering the Academy’s attention for quite a whileContinue reading “The Worst Person in the World (2021)”

“Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters.” -IMDB There is no doubt in my mind that Cyrano will be one of the leading contenders for the 2023 Academy Awards. And if it is not, I will…write a very strongly worded letter to theContinue reading “Cyrano (2021)”

“As a CODA (Child of Dead Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and wanting to go to Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.” -IMDB This movie is unique,Continue reading “CODA (2021)”

“Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.” -IMDB If you’ve ever watched an Aaron Sorkin project, then you’ll realize within the first five minutes of Being the Ricardo’s that this is one of his. Although I hadn’t done any research onContinue reading “Being the Ricardo’s (2021)”

“Newly dumped thirty-somethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes’ new relationships and win them back for good.” -IMDB Two films are being released in 2022 which, I would argue, are here to save the rom-com. In March, we will see the release of The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing TatumContinue reading “I Want You Back (2022)”

“An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.” -IMDB Oh boy. If there is one group of people it has always been difficult for me to have empathy for, it has been televangelists. It may seem like a very specific group, but I grew up in the gloryContinue reading “The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)”

“FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.” – IMDB To be honest, it is rare for me to find a documentary that I don’t like. It has happened before, but it is rare. Luckily, FLEEContinue reading “FLEE (2021)”