Matthias Schoenaerts

Although it may be tempting to compare the latest action-adventure science-fiction film The Old Guard to something like, say Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), or even possibly Atomic Blonde (2017) – especially given that both of those films featured Charlize Theron, who also stars here – that would be unfair to every one of those films, given that those earlier works delivered more succinct and focused v...[Read More]

The Drop is a movie comprised of “almost” moments. It is almost a compelling gangster thriller. It is almost a beautifully realized love story. And, it is almost great. Cousin Marv (James Gandolfini in his last role before his death) used to run a bar in his prime. He is now relegated to operating an establishment where gangsters make weekly drops in an attempt to launder money. Marv’s...[Read More]