Read It Backwards
Reviews, Writing, and Words from Myle Yan Tay.

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Dec
01
The Holdovers

The Holdovers

Alexander Payne's latest is both emotionally deep and tonally light, in all the best ways.
2 min read
Nov
24
Napoleon

Napoleon

Scott's attempt at capturing the last Emperor of France falls very, very short.
4 min read
Nov
18
The Killer

The Killer

A surprisingly funny and self-reflexive film from David Fincher.
3 min read
Nov
09
Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon

Scorsese paints a harrowing picture of crime and greed, exploitation and occupation.
4 min read
Sep
23
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Putting the Teenage in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
3 min read
Sep
04
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

Ray Nayler weaves together a trio of stories in this tale of twists, tentacles, and Turing tests.
4 min read
Aug
27
The Great Man Theory by Teddy Wayne

The Great Man Theory by Teddy Wayne

Teddy Wayne's fifth novel is a time capsule of American anxiety, that neatly bypasses the troubles that afflict most topical work.
3 min read
Aug
19
The Last Voyage of the Demeter

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

This is one seafaring movie that should never have left port.
3 min read
Aug
15
Barbie

Barbie

Gerwig trades in emotional specificity for a hilarious generality.
4 min read
Aug
04
Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan injects new life (and death) into the biopic.
4 min read