Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is now streaming on Disney+. By Palmer Rubin We’ve now reached the point where the Disney behemoth is so large, it can afford to take the piss out of itself […]
Author: Palmer Rubin
Palmer Rubin is currently 25 years old. They make films and they write about them, and they continue to see as much as they can with what time they have left.
Fire Island (2022) – Review
Fire Island is now streaming on Hulu. By Palmer Rubin There are many modern-day adaptations of Shakespeare, but not so many of Jane Austen. The worst, much like with the Bard, are stodgy and just […]
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair – Review
We’re All Going To The World’s Fair is available to rent on digital platforms. CONTENT WARNING: This film includes several scenes involving photosensitive and flashing lights. Please take caution if you are epileptic. This film also […]
After Yang – Review
After Yang is now streaming on Showtime and playing in select theaters. By Palmer Rubin I don’t know if any filmmaker has used a TikTok dance challenge to set up his inciting incident before, but I’m […]
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) – Review
The new Texas Chainsaw Massacre is now streaming on Netflix. By Palmer Rubin I can’t believe I’m hearing myself type this about a remake of a 1970s classic updated to have the original slasher villain […]
Kimi (2022) – Review
Kimi is now streaming on HBO Max. By Palmer Rubin I’m really surprised to say this, but Steven Soderbergh’s two most recent outputs are two of his strongest. No Sudden Move was a wickedly nihilstic […]
The Tragedy of Macbeth – Review
The Tragedy of Macbeth is now streaming on Apple TV+. BY Palmer Rubin “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” A bit of a cheat, since it went into theaters on Christmas […]
The Lost Daughter (2021) – Review
The Lost Daughter is now streaming on Netflix. By Palmer Rubin Parenthood is a prison when only one parent is doing any of the work. That’s the impression that Leda Caruso (Olivia Colman) seems to have […]
Don’t Look Up (2021) – Review
Don’t Look Up is now streaming on Netflix. By Palmer Rubin A graduate student discovers a comet, and quickly goes on to realize it’s going to render life on Earth extinct in six months and […]
The Matrix Resurrections (2021) – Review
The Matrix Resurrections is now streaming on HBO Max. By Palmer Rubin This was my most anticipated release of the year. The idea of a fourth Matrix movie sounded almost impossible. The sequels were despised, […]
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