"Le Bonheur" and the Feminism of Varda
Effortlessly beautiful and surprisingly tragic.

Rumored to be haunted, five teens take shelter in an abandoned slaughterhouse, only to discover this place is home to much darker forces.
Effortlessly beautiful and surprisingly tragic.
Spotlighting the legacy of the legendary Raymond Lewis through the love of a devoted daughter.
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
During the third act, the momentum stalls, largely due to the film’s obsession with Kubrick’s visual design. But all in all, Doctor Sleep is a cinematic success, defined by rich characters and high powered emotion.
Halle's belting, crystal clear notes, and warm tone infused something into this blockbuster that I thoroughly enjoy.
Being made after the death of Chadwick Boseman will be a hard but exciting ride for this Marvel entry.