Paul ListerThe Purpose of Polishing Forks and the Triumph of Richie in “The Bear”(FX Networks)Jul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023
Paul ListerBrie Larson is ready to do more than just represent in ‘Captain Marvel’With a retro setting and an intergalactic conflict, Marvel’s first female-led film maneuvers around a context-heavy franchise while…Apr 10, 2019Apr 10, 2019
Paul Lister‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ stands tallDirector Peyton Reed plays to the fun and comedic strengths of his first film while delving much deeper on the characters and history of…Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
Paul Lister‘The Americans’ finale lets the tension linger one last, devastating timeOver six seasons, the FX series has artfully captured how complicated and fragile the Jennings’ undercover life can be, and the finale…Jul 13, 2018Jul 13, 2018
Paul Lister‘Avengers: Infinity War’ capably delivers an impressive (and exhausting) crossover eventThe Russo Brothers gamely juggle and unite the cast of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with fresh character dynamics and a surprisingly…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
Paul Lister‘Annihilation’ is an introspective, trippy, and paranoid sci-fi thrillerAlex Garland’s latest film meditates on how perspective shapes self-destruction and evolutionMar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Paul Lister‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ preoccupies itself with connecting franchise dots rather than exploring…A surprise Netflix release can’t save this disappointing entry in the ‘Clover’-verse from feeling a bit forcedMar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
Paul ListerInspired and powerful, ‘Black Panther’ brings a vibrant new world to lifeRyan Coogler grounds big-budget sci-fi action with a sense of heart and reality in a film that earnestly recognizes its valueFeb 26, 2018Feb 26, 2018
Paul ListerSteven Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ moves with urgency and credibilityMeryl Streep and Tom Hanks lead a dynamic cast in a film that thoughtfully considers the value of journalistic integrityFeb 19, 2018Feb 19, 2018
Paul ListerThe burden of the crown is real for Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Black PantherCoates’ series gets personal with its title character while exploring the complex and fragile politics of a nationFeb 13, 2018Feb 13, 2018