REVIEWS
Post-film thoughts.
Conclave: Sacred Uncertainty
The thing that made Conclave resonate so deeply with me, and what makes it one of the best movies of 2024, is its earnest appeal—from the narrative down to the production design—to reason and humanity amidst opulence, hypocrisy, and ego.
Santosh: Power Corrupts
The bones of Santosh could very easily have told the story of a young woman succeeding against all odds, rising into higher ranks within a powerfully patriarchal system—a tale of female empowerment. But life is rarely that simple.
7 Keys: To Be Drifting In The Underbelly
The film, striking a thin balance between romance and violence against a synth-pop soundtrack, calls upon the unforgettable atmosphere of Refn’s ‘Drive.’