Articles by Nathan Abraha

Be Prepared, 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Circles Back to Its Classic Origins

Directed by Barry Jenkins

PUBLISHED Dec 20, 2024

From its opening tribute to the late James Earl Jones, Barry Jenkins's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' makes certain to pay care and respect to the...

'A Gentleman in Moscow' Writes a Misguided Love Letter to Russia's Fallen Class

Created by Ben Vanstone

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

Based on the 2016 historical fiction novel of the same name by Amor Towles, 'A Gentleman in Moscow' follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan...

Bob Marley Is Remembered as a "Superhero" — but Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Aim Deeper in 'One Love'

PUBLISHED Feb 15, 2024

Over 40 years since his untimely passing, the afterglow of Bob Marley's legacy continues to shine bright. A new biopic of the iconic reggae...

'Bye Bye Tiberias' Finds Sweetness and Strength Amidst Palestine's Struggle

Directed by Lina Soualem

PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2024

Bye Bye Tiberias, director Lina Soualem's second feature, tells the journey of four generations of women in the filmmaker's family, includi...

'May December' Is an Uncomfortable Look in the Mirror

Directed by Todd Haynes

PUBLISHED Nov 30, 2023

Opening with a monarch butterfly laying its eggs, director Todd Haynes's latest effort reflects the same control and care for detail requir...