Reviews
32
in total
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-09-16
Showalter’s film never finds the right tone, leaving its audience with pleasantness in favor of sharp wit.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
The Nowhere Inn
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-09-16
While St. Vincent’s The Nowhere Inn is not the standard performative music documentary, it opens a window to her soul that many are never able to give away so freely in front of the camera.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Blue Bayou
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-09-16
Chon’s ambitions are astonishing, but his bloated script needed an edit or two. It’s a film written with big moments for big performances in mind, which is too painfully obvious as the film treads on.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Malignant
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-09-13
The camp in Malignant is fun, but if only the camp was all the film needed to be as monumental as Wan’s previous horror entries.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Wild Indian
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-09-02
Wild Indian is a horrifying and thought-provoking thrill ride that packs quite a punch when it hits right.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Don't Breathe 2
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-08-16
Don’t Breathe 2 is a horrific and delusional sequel to its predecessor, a tight thriller that had grounded, down on their luck characters, and a film that knew when to pull out the big guns so the audience would root for its unlikeable lead.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Swan Song
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-08-12
Stephens’ film is a sweet gesture, a personal ode to a hometown hero of his, and while the filmmaking itself is rusty, there’s enough love from Stephens and Kier alike to keep this little film afloat.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Respect
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-08-09
The casting is the only part of the movie that feels genuine, with Hudson channeling the Dreamgirls emotive performance that earned her an early career Oscar.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Enemies of the State
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-07-29
Enemies of the State fumbles along like a bad thriller, with shocking turns that land with a dull thud.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Summertime
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-07-14
Summertime’s boisterous enthusiasm sometimes finds an endearing spark, but it never erupts like the fireworks that scatter across the L.A. skyline at the film’s end. It’s a mess and it’s exhausting, with its heart always on the brink of exploding from its exhilarating optimistic nature.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-07-14
With Roadrunner, Neville is able to give the icon a send-off that’s tear-inducing and loving, a gift to those who will always be inspired by him.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
I Carry You with Me
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-07-08
Admirable efforts aside, I Carry You With Me is still an enchanting mix of drama and romance, but also a timely, poetic love letter to Iván’s home country, Mexico.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Sun Children
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-06-30
Maijidi’s latest was Iran’s submission for the most recent Oscars, a film that’s gentle, packed with all the familiar beats you find in these City of God-like child POV gritty fairy tales.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
12 Mighty Orphans
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-06-10
There is no denying that being parentless during the Great Depression called for a lot of resilience, but 12 Mighty Orphans’ underdog story unfortunately plays out to farce levels of entertainment.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-06-07
It’s disappointing to stop rooting for a blockbuster behemoth horror series, but The Conjuring movies’ quality and talon-tight hold has rapidly deflated over time.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Cruella
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-05-26
Cruella is not as perfect as the seams Estella stitches, but there’s something ever so charming about its strut.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Dream Horse
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-05-19
Inspiring true story? Perhaps not, but certainly a story that’s genuine enough to earn a few smiles.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Finding You
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-05-13
It’s as if Finding You was written by a computer program that studied 2000s rom-coms, taking the worst tropes and clunkily blending them together.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
Spiral: From the Book of Saw
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-05-13
Spiral embodies the franchise James Wan and Leigh Whannell built, while being totally refurbished for a new generation.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle -
The Resort
A review by Jenny Nulf for Austin Chronicle2021-04-29
The Resort is an unfortunate mess of a first film that at one point in time would have maybe found a second life on a video store shelf next to the likes of Turistas and The Ruins, but is destined to be swallowed up by the endless abyss of VOD.Read entire review on Austin Chronicle
