Warren Cantrell, Author at The Playlist

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‘A Million Little Pieces’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Stars In The Adaptation Of The Controversial Memoir

August 8, 2019 10:33 am

After taking the last decade off to let its controversy die down, “A Million Little Pieces” is back: in movie form. That’s right, Oprah Winfrey’s favorite punching bag has returned after a long layoff, hoping t...

‘Skin’: Jamie Bell Shines In This Racism Drama From Oscar-Winning Director Guy Nattiv [Review]

Warren Cantrell

July 26, 2019 10:30 am

News, Reviews

A ripped-from-the-headlines redemption tale whose earnest intentions largely outweigh its sometimes-clumsy execution, “Skin” is a tough watch in more ways than one. The story of a white supremacist’s emergence ...

‘Ophelia’ Breathes New Life Into The Classic Tale Of ‘Hamlet’ With A Beautiful Performance From Daisy Ridley [Review]

Warren Cantrell

June 26, 2019 1:22 pm

News, Reviews

A creative re-imagining of Denmark’s most famous royalty yarn, “Ophelia” does more than just provide new insight into “Hamlet,” it also contextualizes the 400+ year-old play via characters that seem more alive ...

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‘Chernobyl’ Avoids A Genre Meltdown & Is One Of The Year’s Best Series [Review]

Warren Cantrell

June 4, 2019 10:31 am

News, Reviews, Television

Deliberate in its approach, precise in its execution, and devastating long after its departure, “Chernobyl” encapsulates the purest essence of good television despite a rejection of that genre’s most notable tr...

‘17 Blocks’ Is An Essential Viewing Doc About Race & Class In America [Tribeca Review]

Warren Cantrell

May 4, 2019 11:55 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

A documentary with Cinema Verite sensibilities and no qualms whatsoever about the honest presentation of its subjects, “17 Blocks” is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Director Davy Rothbart wisely removes hims...

‘The Great Pretender’: Nathan Silver Creates A Beautiful, Thoughtful Meta Examination Of Relationships [Review]

Warren Cantrell

March 28, 2019 1:20 pm

News, Reviews

The romantic version of a Mexican standoff, except everyone has their heart rather than a gun pointed at someone else, “The Great Pretender” is a film about personal mythmaking and the art of self-absorption. B...

‘The Hummingbird Project’: Great Performances From A Strong Cast Can’t Save This Messy Film [Review]

Warren Cantrell

March 14, 2019 11:23 am

News, Reviews

Tonally schizophrenic and narratively challenged, “The Hummingbird Project” has pieces of a good movie, yet struggles to assemble them properly. Juggling family drama, corporate espionage, and the very nature o...

‘Stray’ Delivers Low-Key Supernatural Thrills That Are Worth Sticking Around For [Review]

Warren Cantrell

February 27, 2019 11:29 am

News, Reviews

A low-key supernatural thriller in the vein of “The Prophecy” and “Stigmata,” "Stray" makes good use of the insider/outsider narrative trope in its unfolding of a unique, engaging tale. Combining far-east mysti...

‘The Changeover’: Muddled Script Work Stifles New Zealand Supernatural Horror-Thriller [Review]

Warren Cantrell

February 23, 2019 7:38 am

News, Reviews

A confetti-like assemblage of different horror and fantasy components blended together, "The Changeover" borrows a little bit of everything to carve out a unique path for itself, even if it ultimately leads now...

‘Beats’ Bangs Out a Familiar Tune With Perfect Grace & Style [Slamdance Review]

Warren Cantrell

January 26, 2019 2:57 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

There is not now, nor is there likely ever to be, a shortage of films highlighting the awkward, confusing, and restrictive nature of teenage life. Whether it’s “The Breakfast Club” or “Ladybird”; it’s a well-co...

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