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The Brutalist

Having survived a concentration camp, pioneering architect László Tóth arrives in America to rebuild his life and career. Alone in a foreign land, László settles in Pennsylvania, where a powerful industrial magnate recognizes his talent and assigns him a massive project. Lots of buzz and multiple Oscar nominations. Is it worth it?

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• Adrien Brody is hit or miss. While he's a great actor, he's starred in quite a few duds. But here, he shines once again, fully deserving his Oscar for Best Actor.

• The entire cast delivers strong performances.

• The soundtrack is outstanding.

• The storytelling is filled with contradictions, yet that’s part of its charm—modern yet old-fashioned, sweeping yet silent at times.

• Directorially, it’s also very well-crafted, featuring impressive cinematography.

• The production design is excellent, with no sign of its limited budget.

• The capitalist… violation (no spoilers) as an allegory was unexpected.

• Despite its long runtime, sharp editing ensures it doesn’t drag.

• The opening scene is so raw that it immediately grips you.

• I also appreciated how it deconstructs the immigrant success story.

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• 3.5 hours? 3.5 hours?! Are you kidding me? Why must I suffer? And it’s not even like there were unnecessary scenes to cut. (Still, it doesn’t feel exhausting.) It’s not an easy film.

• At times, its grand ambitions seem a bit excessive.

• It features a 15-minute intermission… yes, within the movie. Unique, sure, but also… why?

• The second half feels a bit rushed… which is ironic given its length.

The Last Showgirl

Shelly, a seasoned dancer in Las Vegas, must rethink her future when the show she’s been a part of for 30 years suddenly shuts down. The film gained attention for Pamela Anderson’s comeback and her performance. Is it worth it?

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• Pamela Anderson’s performance isn’t that amazing, but perhaps we’re just surprised to see her in such a role—and that she can (somewhat) pull it off.

• Jamie Lee Curtis is quite solid.

• It has a ‘70s vibe, mainly due to its raw, intimate feel.

• Surprisingly, the costumes are eye-catching and visually striking.

• The film’s core message about women in the entertainment industry is genuinely interesting.

• Strong chemistry between Pamela and Dave Bautista.

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• The biggest issue is that it leans more into formulaic melodrama rather than truly focusing on its two leads.

• Sorry, but Pamela’s voice is unbearable.

• The script feels a bit rushed and underdeveloped.

• The soundtrack is somewhat melancholic.

• Some scenes are overly stylized, clashing with the overall tone of the film.