Author: Russell Falcon

‘Ferrari’ review: Fast and furious family drama takes wrong turn

(NEXSTAR) — At its core, “Ferrari,” the new ultra-slick, high-octane sports biopic from “Heat” director Michael Mann, is a portrait of the different ways we process grief. And while the film, which hits U.S. theaters Christmas Day, delivers the action it promises, that’s not really what it seems to care Read More

‘All of Us Strangers’ review: A haunting love story for grownups

(NEXSTAR) — Many people are probably going to be really surprised by what director Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” turns out to be. Though the film has already captured social media attention due to star Paul Mescal’s existence as one of the internet’s perennial crushes (or “babygirls”), filmgoers expecting Read More

‘Wonka’ review: Timothée Chalamet becomes a movie star

(NEXSTAR) — It’s been 52 years since Roald Dahl’s iconic chocolatier Willy Wonka first treated audiences to a world of pure imagination, but a new generation of fans are about to meet a new candy man this holiday season. After a delayed release, “Wonka,” the latest film from “Paddington” director Read More

‘May December’ review: Todd Haynes’ new emotional thriller is a pretty puzzle box

(NEXSTAR) — No unbelievable twist happens in the climax of “May December,” the newest film from “Carol” director Todd Haynes. Nevertheless, the moment ends with one of the film’s main characters utterly speechless — and perhaps irreparably changed. “May December,” which hits Netflix on Dec. 1., stars Best Actress Oscar Read More

‘The Holdovers’ review: A Christmas movie for the rest of us

(NEXSTAR) — Ahead of the holidays this year, one holiday movie is not glossing over the most wonderful time of the year being not so wonderful for everyone. “The Holdovers,” the eight film by director Alexander Payne (“Election,” “Sideways”), is a Christmas movie for people who aren’t interested in watching Read More

‘A Murder at the End of the World’ review: FX-Hulu series hacks the whodunit

(NEXSTAR) — Typically speaking, a murder-mystery should follow a varied trail of clues toward a logical resolution — but in FX’s new thriller “A Murder at the End of the World,” murder is only part of the mystery. The seven-episode limited series from writers of Netflix’s “The OA,” takes viewers Read More

Rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ for fall? Here’s why it’s the perfect autumn show

(NEXSTAR) — “Fall is for Gilmore Girls.” In case you didn’t know, the internet says there’s one signature show to rewatch come autumn and it’s the hit 2000s comedy-drama “Gilmore Girls.” But did you know the show has a Texas connection? More on that below. But first: what’s with “Gilmore Read More