The concept is interesting on paper, but once this parable starts unfolding onscreen it teeters on the edge of pretentious and infuriating. If Aronofsky would have attempted this experiment in film school, it may have garnered some attention, but as two-plus-hour, star-laden Hollywood fare, it’s a bit too clever for its own good. Story: 2/10 | Performances: 6/10 | Directing: 6/10 Average Score: 4.6/10 The basic skeleton of Noah’s arc is here (both literally and figuratively), but interlaced are elements more aligned with science fiction or Lord of the Rings than they are with scripture....

What It’s About: A girl spends a summer vacation with her young father at a resort in Turkey, where they lounge about and sing karaoke amidst his mental crisis. Oscar Chances: This is the definition of “It’s an honor just to be nominated.” Mescal is great in this indie film, but it’s his first nomination and he’s up against some HEAVY hitters. Where to Stream: Rent it on VOD. What It’s About: Based on the classic novel, the film follows a young German soldier during World War I who excitedly signs up for service only to come face-to-face with the horrors of war....

What made you make the change? Gryffin: I, admittedly, wasn’t a good engineer, and I didn’t love it. I’ve been into music my whole life; I grew up playing the piano and guitar. I started piano when I was 7 years old and picked up the guitar when I was in middle school, and I was always into creating music, even in high school a little bit now that I think about it....

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