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‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ is Gleefully Ridiculous
‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ is Gleefully Ridiculous
‘Apocalypse’ bears the series’ trademark faults, but is so fun to watch that it’s impossible not to be entertained by it
Cian McGrath
Jun 4
‘American Horror Story: NYC’ is the Anthology Series at its Most Grounded
‘American Horror Story: NYC’ is the Anthology Series at its Most Grounded
While some episodes of the horror anthology’s eleventh season are the series at its best, it’s not without its hitches
Cian McGrath
May 31
Review: ‘The Color Wheel’ is a Torturous Experience
Review: ‘The Color Wheel’ is a Torturous Experience
Alex Ross Perry’s divisive 2011 indie film is an obnoxious, meandering mess
Cian McGrath
May 5
‘American Horror Story: Death Valley’ is Tiresome and Shallow
‘American Horror Story: Death Valley’ is Tiresome and Shallow
The second part of the series’ tenth season buckles under the weight of juggling two distinct timelines and stories, as well as its B-movie…
Cian McGrath
Apr 25
Review: ‘Soul’ is a Burst of Passion that Quickly Fizzles Out
Review: ‘Soul’ is a Burst of Passion that Quickly Fizzles Out
This 2020 Disney release squanders the intrigue and emotional resonance of its opening sequences
Cian McGrath
Apr 20
Mubi Short Film Review: ‘27’ is Intentionally Directionless
Mubi Short Film Review: ‘27’ is Intentionally Directionless
Flóra Anna Buda’s short film 27 has very little interest in conclusions, and for good reason. Instead, it is a keen and visceral insight…
Cian McGrath
Apr 6
Mubi Short Film Review: ‘A Short Story’ is Beautiful, Captivating Nonsense
Mubi Short Film Review: ‘A Short Story’ is Beautiful, Captivating Nonsense
Bi Gan’s ‘A Short Story’ covers a wide breadth of characters and tones over the course of its 15-minute runtime (including credits)…
Cian McGrath
Apr 3
‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ is a Fun Take on Meta Horror
‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ is a Fun Take on Meta Horror
The sixth season of AHS is a hilarious dissection of supernatural entities and documentaries
Cian McGrath
Mar 11
‘Dune’ is a Disappointing Case of Spectacle Over Story
‘Dune’ is a Disappointing Case of Spectacle Over Story
Denis Villeneuve 2021 science fiction epic is a visual spectacle, but fails to build any momentum
Cian McGrath
Mar 9
‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ is Dumb, Gory Fun
‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ is Dumb, Gory Fun
The fifth season of ‘American Horror Story’ might be exasperating at times, but it boasts some exciting sequences
Cian McGrath
Mar 6
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