Articles by M.N. Miller
Licorice Pizza review – an invigorating comedy that has a surprising amount of depth
This review of the film Licorice Pizza does not contain spoilers. I can think of only a two directors today who can tackle almost any...
Sing 2 review – lacks an underlying heart
This review of the film Sing 2 does not contain spoilers. This week, the eclectic America’s Got Talent animal and the amphibian troupe are back...
The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 7 recap – “The Dark Along the Ways”
This recap of Amazon’s The Wheel of Time season 1, Episode 7, “The Dark Along the Ways,” contains spoilers. Read the episode of the previous...
West Side Story review — preserving the soul of a classic
There isn’t a genre of film Steven Spielberg can’t master. The only two he hasn’t attempted have been a western and a documentary. For his...
National Champions review — a couple of knockout turns
Sure, you can have your remakes of the Sharks versus the Jets. Even the latest PTA film with a title that takes you a day...
Encounter (2021) Ending Explained – Does Malik Protect His Children?
Early on in Encounter, we see Malik take a flashlight and examine his boy’s eyes when he sneaks inside the house on a rescue mission....
‘The Unforgivable’ Ending Explained – What’s The Twist At The End?
Ruth, played by America’s second or third sweetheart (depending on where your love for Reese Witherspoon is these days), Sandra Bullock, has just been released...
The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 6 recap – “The Flame of Tar Valon”
This recap of Amazon’s The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 6, “The Flame of Tar Valon,” contains spoilers. Read the recap of the previous...
Don’t Look Up (2021) review – a savage American political satire
This review of the Netflix film Don’t Look Up (2021) does not contain spoilers. Anyone who quotes Jack Handy in the first five minutes of...
C’mon C’mon review – tender and loving
This review of the film C’mon C’mon does not contain spoilers. Mike Mills’s latest film, a dive into family ties that bind, is his most...
Being the Ricardos review – addictive movie magic
This review of the Amazon film Being the Ricardos does not contain spoilers. Idealistic? Even romanticized? Sure, it’s Aaron Sorkin. But the feeling I had...
Encounter (2021) Review – An Underwhelming Experience
Encounter has a solid premise and wickedly heroic turns by its star Riz Ahmed (seen in Sound of Metal; Nightcrawler). There is nothing quite like...
‘The Tender Bar’ Review – Funny, Touching, and Self-Effacing
“The Tender Bar doesn’t have much to say.” For God’s sake, get over yourself. Yes, it has its flaws, but it’s based on this boy’s...
The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 5 – [spoiler] dies in shocking chapter
This article discusses the moment Stepin dies in The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 5 and so will contain spoilers. Well, after The Wheel...
The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 5 recap – “Blood Calls Blood”
This recap of Amazon’s The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 5, “Blood Calls Blood,” contains spoilers. Read the recap of the previous episode. The...
The Humans review – leaves the viewer with indigestion and indignation
This review of the film The Humans does not contain spoilers. Oh, boy. The Humans may be the most overrated film I have ever seen....
The Power of the Dog Ending Explained
We discuss the ending of the Netflix film The Power of the Dog, which will contain spoilers. Ready Steady Cut film critic, M.N. Miller, said The Power...
The Power of the Dog (2021) Review
Directed by Jane Campion, we review the Netflix film The Power of the Dog, which does not contain spoilers. The Power of the Dog is...
The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 4 recap – “The Dragon’s Reborn”
This recap of Amazon’s The Wheel of Time season 1, episode 4, “The Dragon’s Reborn,” contains spoilers. Read the recap of the previous episode. The...
‘The Unforgivable’ Review – Sandra Bullock’s Performance Shines a Light on a Weak Script
While not every movie has to be a cinematic piece of art, some genre films can’t help themselves from being an example of a rudderless...