⭐⭐⭐ It’s uncommon for people to leave a movie early, but at the premiere of The Bride, six audience members did just that. As they walked out, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed that they hadn’t given the film a fair shot. Looking back, maybe they already knew what the rest of us were about to discover — that The Bride is entirely unpredictable. Directed … Continue reading The Bride (2026)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Watching The Lost Daughter, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is an intimate and, at times, uncomfortable experience. The film, adapted from Elena Ferrante’s novel, doesn’t sugarcoat the rough edges of motherhood or skirt around the big, unsettling feelings that can accompany it. Instead, Gyllenhaal presents a raw, unvarnished look at family, guilt, and the complex lives of women, creating a film that lingers long after … Continue reading The Lost Daughter (2021)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Audiences entering the theater to watch Hamnet may not know exactly what to expect. With the acclaimed talents of Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley anchoring the cast and the film’s deep connection to Shakespearean legacy, anticipation runs high. Yet, the emotional depth and profound humanity that unfold on screen surpass even the loftiest expectations. Directed by Chloé Zhao and adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s celebrated … Continue reading Hamnet
FRANK'S FILM REVIEW 