The Goods: Film Reviews

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)

Watching The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a bit like the conversation that Homer Simpson has with the dealer of the cursed Krusty the Clown doll.
Feb 9, 2025
Y2K (2024)

Y2K (2024)

I had high hopes for Y2K, sketch comedian Kyle Mooney’s foray into horror-comedy, but the result is a frustrating mishmash that has no idea how to have a good time.
Feb 7, 2025
All We Imagine as Light (2024)

All We Imagine as Light (2024)

There’s a scene near the middle of All We Imagine as Light that is one of my favorites of the year.
Feb 6, 2025
The Maltese Falcon (1941)

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

The Maltese Falcon is certainly not the quintessential film noir from a cinematographic perspective, but from a narrative and thematic point, it’s about as complete an entry point as you’re going to find.
Feb 3, 2025
Goals for 2025

Goals for 2025

It’s already February.
Feb 1, 2025

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