CinemaJoe has written 178 reviews for films during 2021.

Shakespearean films are always difficult to recommend, because it’s Shakespeare. I’m sure many of us have haunting memories of being forced to read and worse, understand a play or sonnet in high school or college (thank god for Sparknotes, right?). But Coen’s adaptation of the classic story feels like one of the most accessible versions we have ever received, equal parts faithful and innovative.
It’s almost like Denzel Washington and Francis McDormand are two of the greatest living actors today…
In a world of unnecessary sequels and remakes, I feel like Matrix: Resurrections gets it right. A fair share of nostalgic callbacks to satisfy hardcore fans but more importantly Resurrections is self-aware and brings enough new characters, ideas and themes to keep the franchise fresh and engaging.
I honestly think that with time, this movie will continue get better.
The best satires are the ones that don’t need to remind you every second that it’s a satire, which unfortunately, Don’t Look Up does constantly. A lot of the comedy feels forced at times for the sake of social or political commentary and while the commentary is spot on, the comedy comes off cringey.
It’s starting to feel like The Big Short was a fluke, but only time will tell.