Author: Kiko Martinez

If Beale Street Could Talk

“Its slow-burning narrative pairs well with the deep-seated emotion Barry Jenkins is hoping to tap into.”

On the Basis of Sex

“Plays it as safe as possible. Much too conventional to make a worthwhile impression.”

CineSnob’s Top 10 Films of 2018

It’s been a long year and a lot of movies. Here’s a look at what CineSnob.net critics Jerrod Kingery, Kiko Martinez and Cody Villafana put on their list of the best movies this year. JERROD KINGERY – Contributing film critic 10. Bumblebee – As fan of “Transformers” for as long as I can remember, the […]

Marina de Tavira – Roma

“This movie is sending the message about what we should acknowledge and what we should be grateful for.”

Roma

“What ‘Roma’ lacks in standard narrative substance, it makes up for in Cuarón’s skill as a visual storyteller.”

The Favourite

“An acerbic and abrasively funny period piece featuring three of the best female performances of the year.”

Mary, Queen of Scots

“Overlook the sluggish narrative, and it has a lot to say about the rise of women in a male-dominated world.”

Vox Lux

“Director Brady Corbet means to say something contentious about the culture of celebrity.”

At Eternity’s Gate

“Confronts van Gogh’s mental instability with inventive style and philosophical reflection.”