Monday 25 September 2023

REVIEW: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - MUTANT MAYHEM


4/5

Across The Turtle Verse.

99 Mins. Starring: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, John Cena, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Natasia Demetriou, Giancarlo Esposito, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Paul Rudd, Post Malone & Hannibal Buress. Director: Jeff Rowe. In: Theatres. 

Teenage dirtbags, this is your dream. If you're an 80s baby (hands up), and you've been moving slowly through life with these turtles since you were a half-shell. THIS is the feature for you to feel old yet. I still fit into my 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' t-shirt from the childhood cartoon of the 80s, but that might just be because I have arms like Donatello's useless stick (the slapstick shtick of that brought to brilliant bear here). As a matter of fact, the Turtles were so 'Gamera' kaiju big when I was a kid every time it snowed, we made snow turtles. You heard correctly. Little snowmen with red, orange, purple and blue bands tied around their heads. And you thought your childhood was cool (I used to write Sonic comics). Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and of course, Donatello. Sharing their monikers with people you might no (again, adapted to amazing, actually hilarious effect here for all the in-jokes and eggs that crack like Easter). Now, they're back in truly animated form for some 'Mutant Mayhem' mash, that's set to be a summer smash like another favourite 80s toy or video game. 

COWABUNGA! No hiding in the shadows or shells for this one. The recent live action reboot had nothing on the 'Dinosaurs' like nostalgic ones of days gone by (can we ever forgive that William Fitchner line, "we'll drain them of all the blood in their body...even if it kills them." Cue your confused 'Fresh Prince' meme). But this movie makes more out of the Turtles' legend that was so big they even comic crossed over with Batman who gets a nice nod of reference here (imagine framing him in the future for a movie mayhem mash-up). Put it this way, if you loved the Spider-Verse that even swung higher than all the live action Peter Parker's pointing at each other, then you'll love the rough and ready amazing animation of this form that wants to remind you of your youth in all its Robin Williams in 'Good Will Hunting' perfect imperfections. Just like hedging my 'Sonic The Hedgehog' comics (yeah right. They're some tall Tails). Lifting the sewer lid on a new franchise kick-starter (sequels and series to come on Paramount +) like a pizza box (nothing has ever looked as string cheese tasty as Ninja Turtle pizza). Unscrewing a whole new world in half-shell mythology.

Shredding the competition with more to come, this first film has it all. Just like a Superfly best in show Ice Cube. Or the original iconic duo of Bebop and Rocksteady, voiced in reverse order by John Cena and Seth Rogen, who serves as executive producer here, and I'm sure soundtrack DJ (as Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross score highly again, nailing it) as Tribe, De La Soul and more golden era hip-hop like the Wu-Tang Clan spins for this children's story like the Slick Rick era. Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Natasia Demetriou, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone and Hannibal Buress also add their vocal talents. But it's the legendary Jackie Chan playing Splinter with a list, whilst friend Donnie Yen deals with 'John Wick' and the 'Consequences' of some nunchucks this week in Japan too, who is the perfect cast. And how about "introducing Paul Rudd"? We have high-hopes for this kid's future. But in Jeff Rowe's (Netflix 'Disenchantment' writer from the producers who gave you chalkboards and couch gags) rowdy direction, it's the kids, Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon and Ayo Edebiri as an amazing April O'Neal, still rocking mellow yellow, that are more than alright. They're the future, like this type of movie, that stops all other animations in their skateboard tracks and flips the cellular script. CG before your very eyes. You ain't ever seen anything quite like this. Especially when the ooze splat of this Nickelodeon movie fits into 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' life like 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' under the Brooklyn Bridge for your summer outdoor cinema. This schoolbook notebook sketch really comes of age. Turtle power up! TIM DAVID HARVEY.

Further Filming: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows'.

REVIEW: JOHN WICK - CHAPTER 4


4/5

The Running Man.

169 Mins. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown & Ian McShane. Director: Chad Stahelski. In: Theatres. 

Going "fourth", before 2020s COVID-19 pandemic, Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick: Chapter 4' was meant to come out on the same Marching day as his 'The Matrix 4', better known as 'Resurrections'. Now, how incredible would that have been for everyone's favourite film star and the nicest man in Hollywood? Alas, we had to wait in quarantine for all the big blockbusters to finally see the big-screen. Just like the writers strike that has finally been resolved today for all everyone in the industry is worth. Probably the reason why we didn't see Keanu or a Shinjuku Godzilla Street premiere of this new sharpened chapter in Tokyo last week. Despite Reeves being in neighbouring town (and my home, Yokohama) with his band Dogstar. You see, here in Japan, we had to wait even longer for the 'Consequences' of 'John Wick 4', which originally came out much earlier in the year, this week like Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' that just saw the light of land of the rising sun release day to begin this month. Everywhere else in the world, they're streaming the TV spin-off 'The Continental: From The World Of John Wick', starring Mel Gibson as Ian McShane back in the day like 'Lovejoy'. Pencil us in.

Spinning the dual nunchaku like Michelangelo (no, not that one, David) in the same new movie Friday that sees the amazing 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' movie come out here in the Far East, the Baba Yaga is back, baby. Go ahead and flip that High Table, like all the coins that serve as currency in this Monopoly where nobody goes directly to jail (wherever are the police in all this?), because this is the Continental drift. And this epic, explosive movie and gun-fu bullet ballet is about to pirouette off into a 'Ballerina' franchise starring 'No Time To Die's' gun-totting, Marylin Monroe, Ana de Armas. And maybe someone else here. Because in an outstanding Osaka opening, after reuniting legend Laurence Fishburne is quoting the scenery in New York's grimy Bowery dojo, 'Bullet Train' star Hiroyuki Sanada engrosses us with exposition and formidable foreboding. All as British/Japanese singer/songwriter Rina Sawayama with a Hawkeye bow and arrow aces the acting and her future in this franchise like telling all the racists stuck in 1975 to 'Shut The F### Up'. The brutal and beautiful Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia and late, great Ken Takakura 'Black Rain' sees Wick on the run through neon and falling blossom like the Dotonbori river's Glico Man. Hands up!

New York, New York (of course, of course). A mesmerizing and 'Mission: Impossible' cinematic Morocco on horseback, a bold and brutal Berlin, and a perfect Paris finale with the city set alight makes the postcard count almost as potent as the bullet one (someone somewhere on the internet must have tallied up all these shell-casings). Not to mention, the terrific tropes and classic movie homages, all the way to the wild west duelling pistols at dawn in France. Revolutionary paintings serving as prophetic poetry. Action-movies like this shouldn't delve so deep, but stunt maestro Chad Stahelski has absorbed this all and turned it into an art-form. Like the flickering of candlelight sounding like a needle at the end of the record, walking away from church before the wild. As well as one-upping the one-shot. Just like the greatest martial arts pioneers of our day, everywhere, all at once. They're everything like Reeves' revolutionary renaissance man. Or the great Donnie Yen. Stealing the show with his hand on everything and his eyes on yet another blind assassin like his classic character from 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. At least he's not stepping on anyone's toes this time. But he more than dips one as the best thing in this chapter that compels us with standout performances from Sanada, Sawayama and of course, old favourites like Fishburne, McShane and the late, great Lance Reddick who we miss dearly. Not to mention the man himself Keanu. Not shyly hiding behind his suit, but instead making it his bulletproof vest with a hilarious dressing down moment.

'Once Upon A Time In The West'. 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'. Steve McQueen's 'Bullitt' (with butterfly wings). All are paid homage to here in incredible chases from cars to collateral damage in bounty hunters with more than a price on their heads as they run out into the middle of a cobbled Arc de Triomphe road to mark their man. After the perfect 'Parabellum', this neo-noir ups the ante once more. Bill Skarsgård is 'It' when it comes to vile villains as cowardly as custard, sitting at the table under the Eiffel Tower like he owns the place. Meanwhile, forthcoming star of 'The Marvels', Shamier Anderson, hunts down the perfect role worthy of his own dog day afternoon spin-off. Looking like NBA superstar James Harden, sans beard. You'd been forgiven for thinking after Reeves checked out the 7 foot and 4 inch Boban Marjanović in a New York library in 'Chapter 3', but Shamier is his own rising star. Legendary character actor Clancy Brown (currently in 'Ahsoka') and the 'Undisputed' Scott Adkins in a fat-suit round out a class cast in a film franchise that can still get away with murder (they killed his dog). Although we do miss old favourites like Common (consider this a professional courtesy), Halle Berry and John Leguizamo. Wondering if they'll make their own reunion returns in the various spin-offs this rolling series can bank on. It's relentless like tumbling down the steps of the Sacré-Cœur (ah...uh...he's still going...lay out a hand or something), or a new LP from The Pretenders, but you won't want to break up with this one. Or be at your Wick's end for that matter. Ain't that right, John? YEAH! TIM DAVID HARVEY.

Further Filming: 'The Matrix Resurrections', 'Ballerina', 'The Continental: From The World Of John Wick'.

Thursday 21 September 2023

ANIME REVIEW: GAMERA - REBIRTH


3.5/5

Teenager's Mutant Kaiju Turtle.

6 Episodes. Starring: Hisako Kanemoto, Aki Toyosaki, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Subaru Kimura, Kazuya Nakai, Mamoru Miyano, Saori Hayami, Marie Ōi & Wataru Hatano. Director: Hiroyuki Seshita. On: Netflix. 

Godzilla isn't the only Japanese kaiju with electric fire in his belly. Laying waste to the metropolis of Tokyo like Marvel's Avengers do every time it's the end of the world as we know it, and world-famous landmarks like those in the battle of New York serve as their scrimmaging backdrops. And now Netflix is expanding their Monster universe from many 'Godzilla' anime adaptations to the 'Skull Island' where the chest beater lives, it's time they unveiled a whole new monster series to this streaming mash. 'Gamera, The Monster' has already made his big-screen debut, before the days of CGI when blockbusters were made play believe with little toys. But now in his small and smartphone screen 'Rebirth', he's given a half-dozen series of episodes around the three quarters of an hour mark that will really rock you like the opening and closing themes.

Featuring the Japanese vocal talents of Hisako Kanemoto, Aki Toyosaki, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Subaru Kimura, Kazuya Nakai, Mamoru Miyano, Saori Hayami, Marie Ōi and Wataru Hatano as humans that are more than just fodder, but compelling characters. Hiroyuki Seshita's amazing anime on ONA (Original Net Animation) looks the big-screen battle part over a skyline of skyscrapers. Even if the digital effect sometimes makes some of the more human moves robotic. Only at times, mind. Otherwise, this is a perfectly captured and created story like the paper cranes one soldier makes in the turret of his tank, every time his lid is lifted, and he's visited with a mission report. Impossible as it may seem to get some originality out of the almost superhero like saturated monster meat market, this 'Rebirth' does exactly that.

Gamera may look like Godzilla needs to lay off those Ghidora and moths, but this tubby big little planet turtle breathes great balls of fire. Goodness gracious, he can also regenerate lost limbs quicker than those gross brothers off Netflix Japan's 'Super Crooks' antidote to the Marvel malaise of hallmark heroes (for the record I still love and can't get enough of the M.C.U., but you know what people are like). Gamera, despite the soggy mid-section, can also fly like Dumbo, without the Will Smith hearing aids. Spinning through the sky like the top hat Odd Job holds. He's going to need all the force he can get with a random task of kaijus forced against him. Ones that look like flying dinosaurs from 'Jurassic World' that you just have to run away with both of your margaritas in hand for. And others that move like a switch-blade on the chef's table below deck in a stormy shipwreck. As for the God himself? Hold your kaijus and pray for another series, and you never know. You might see him. But this is Gamera's moment. Rebooting the brave like a singular point. And born again, even King Kong ain't got s### on him. Turtle power. TIM DAVID HARVEY. 

Further Filming: 'Godzilla: Planet Of The Monsters', 'Skull Island', 'Gamera, The Monster'. 

Wednesday 20 September 2023

REVIEW: THE LITTLE MERMAID


3.5/5

Splash. 

135 Mins. Starring: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, Javier Bardem & Melissa McCarthy. Director: Rob Marshall. On: Disney +. 

100 years of Disney, plus all there is to come, streams with the star from the sea. All the way through the trains and waterfalls of their epic world building. A straight shot surprise to the awe-inspiring celebratory fireworks above the iconic castle, back down to the river where more wonder lies beneath. "But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more," 'The Little Mermaid' writer Hans Christian Anderson's timeless passage hits the screen as the live-action remake of Disney's 1989 animated classic finally splashes onto the shores of their streaming site. Now, before you lump me with all those white males posting, "not my Little Mermaid", from their middle-aged social media accounts that come with car driver's seat profile pic as standard, I love this Little Mermaid. Why did I wait until it's Disney + release? Well, it's 'Elemental'. And the same will be said for the 'Haunted Mansion' or 'A Haunting In Venice'. I'm a writer, you know how much we get paid. Although I do make an exception for Star Wars and Marvel movies. We all have our vices. Yet, after an epic opening where more men have their forks put for what's under the sea than those troglodytes on social media, you can "sea" that this faring movie belongs on the biggest of screens. Especially when this siren sings and lures even the hardest head to wake up. 

It's not woke. Just like the story wasn't broke. Sure, there's no need to fix it. But Disney have live-action remade everything else and this is just as good as the rest. Soaring thanks to a perfect performance from 'Angel' singer Halle Bailey. This is her moment and she owns it. From Chloe X Halle, to standing on her own two...or one fin if you want to put it that way. The red head knows exactly what it takes to be a Disney Princess and this is a crowning achievement. Especially when she is joined by her underwater friends. 'Hamilton' and 'Snowpiercer' star Daveed Diggs as the pinching Sebastian with THE song. Awkwafina scuttling with an awkward on purpose pillow inducing rap and some of the best lines. And everyone's favourite Jacob Tremblay as everyone's favourite Flounder. These creatures all comfort our fish who goes wander to a whole new world, once upon a dream. That's where Halle's hallmark sweet sound meets her charismatic, but choppy singing prince in the form of the fishing Jonah Hauer-King of 'Howard's End' and 'Little Women' TV fame. It's a match made in Disneyland heaven. Even if it takes these two three dots longer to seal the deal than it takes most to say I like you (oh, hey!) these days. 

From an underwater kingdom that will be lost on those who waited for the home video version, the great Javier Bardem does his best Aquaman impression. Spearheading strong support from a classic couple in the castle with Noma Dumezweni and Art Malik. All for this Rob Marshall film that feels like the depths of 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' (Marshall and Bardem both being a part of different movies in that formidable franchise). The 'Chicago' and 'Memoirs Of A Geisha' director builds a legacy making landscape like he did with Disney's 'Into The Woods' and Emily Blunt's 'Mary Poppins' which arguably remains the best live action benchmark yet. Despite a water-logged runtime, this ravishing remake finds new land in these changing tides. But it's the undeniable Ursula played with punch by the magnificent Melissa McCarthy that really steals and seals the show. The only thing that should be treated as a villain here. This 'Little Mermaid' makes a big splash in one classic moment that will live on in movie history. The ripple effect will inspire generation's to come who look just like her, or you and me. Who says your dreams have to stay just your dreams? TIM DAVID HARVEY. 

Further Filming: 'The Little Mermaid (1989)', 'Cinderella', 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'. 


Thursday 14 September 2023

SHORTS REVIEW: I AM GROOT - Season 2


4/5

Groot Expectations. 

5 Episodes. Starring: Vin Diesel. Director: Kirsten Lepore. 

Oh, SNAP! The 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' trilogy may now be playlisting history-with special thanks to director and new DC boss James Gunn- but that doesn't stop us from getting another volume of the Marvel 'I Am Groot' shorts on Disney +. The best branch of Phase Five thus far. The stop-motion 'Sweet Dreams' of dynamic director Kirsten Lepore return with a sweet soundtrack from maestro musician Daniele Luppi. And of course, the Diesel is back in the engine of this ship. As the 'Fast' family of Vin gravitates his growl to his M.C.U. one, once more with high-pitched feeling. Just to think this toy craze beginning character like a Baby Yoda may just be the most formidable franchise for the cereal box car star. 

After five favourite shorts this time last year, Disney adds another basketball starting units worth to give you a top ten for your brief train to midtown. Lost in space, Groot has some great expectations this year as the King of trees stays in his young fir beginnings that turns us all into saps. This Baby features even more Easter Eggs for your coral of characters. Not to mention two classic cameos you'll just have to wait to see (I'm sure you've got five minutes). In the first episode, Groot finds a new friend. A bird that's definitely the word with some paintbrush like poop that could colour your world like the last time you had one too many Skittles. But trust me, you don't want to taste this rainbow. 

Elsewhere, the nose-blind Groot playing video games on his couch with a potato chip beard discovers a schnoz that could make this writer or Pinocchio proud. I'm the kind of guy where if I'm late for work, it's OK, my nose has already been there ten minutes. But just watch what happens to the bark of someone who not only discovers his sense of smell, but the fact that his room bites. And don't touch that pizza! Oh wait, that's the next episode after a sweet snow day for you angels where Groot needs to boost his other senses to get rid of the stench. ICE CREEEEEAM! That'll do it for you. But how do you stop an ice cream truck in zero gravity without it ducking you? Well, this kid has the acorns to show you how you should really use a UFO catcher for all those of you addicted to those Tokyo claw games like a 'Toy Story' alien (can't get those ones either). What if we told you about the Groot finale? Now, that really would be spoiling things. Just watch. Even without the GOTG, the Guardian's GOAT could stretch to his own trilogy. Fingers and roots crossed that that's planted a seed. TIM DAVID HARVEY. 

Further Filming: 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3', 'Guardians Of The Galaxy (Shorts)', 'What If...?'.

Saturday 2 September 2023

REVIEW: ASTEROID CITY


4/5

Actually Wes Anderson.

105 Mins. Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan & Jeff Goldblum. Director: Wes Anderson. In: Theatres. 

'Accidentally Wes Anderson' has become one of the good social media trends that have taken over the world. And you don't have to consume detergent to do it. Something no one should ever do, unless you're made of metal with a circular mouth and clean clothes for a living. Click the hashtag, and you can see Instagrammable portraits across the planet that the artistic Anderson would be and is (thanks to his co-sign to the now global exhibition) proud of. From cabins in the Nordic woods, to taxis and trains in Tokyo. AWA came to Japan this spring gone, and now 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Moonrise Kingdom' and 'Rushmore' director returns to screens here in the Far East with 'Asteroid City', many months after its original Stateside and beyond release. Not even two years since his 'The French Dispatch Of The Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun' stopped press and hit sidewalks like knife to string tie. Sandwich boarded between this and his forthcoming short-film collection for Netflix this fall, based on the wonderful work of great Brit Roald Dahl. Now, isn't that a peach, James? 

It's no accident that the pastel perfect 'Asteroid City' has landscape shots worthy of a frame that could add a plaque to Anderson's trophy cabinet, winning his own trendy competition. It's a traditional Wes trademark that makes him one of the best and brightest auteur directors working today in all his decadence. Just like PTA. But here's your PSA, like H.G. Wells 'The War Of The Worlds' radio broadcast that back in the day actually made people believe that aliens had invaded. This 'Asteroid' and the city it hits is entirely a work of fiction. Just let your 'Breaking Bad' and 'Isle Of Dogs' host Bryan Cranston (with the most 'go to the bathroom, and you'll miss it' hilarious moment of the movie) tell it. As a matter of fact the genius here lies in the rub that this is a play within a play. Confused? Well, this is a Wes Anderson film. One that has divided critics like it did Cannes. And it's all there in black and white for those who don't know what to expect. Those in the know, know. It's what they "Accidentally" look for like the classic opening credits and the outstanding, offbeat humour. Not to mention the all-star cast of favourites and new friends that could out-Gunn a Marvel movie. 

Like the 'Black Widow' herself, Scarlett Johansson. The 'Lost In Translation' Star finally found in this Wes Anderson movie, even though Murray is missing. The throwback screen starlet Scarlett playing exactly that with an iconic image that will remain in flashbulbs memory as not only her career best, but the gallery of the greatest, most wonderful work of Wes (see the title card above). It's a perfect portrait of a cinematic icon in her greatest turn since the time she should have done the Oscar double a few years back for Noah Baumbach's 'Marriage Story' and Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit' (two of those type of directors we were just talking about). Captured perfectly by Jason Schwartzman. At his best in the lead just like he was for Wes in 'The Darjeeling Limited' and it's Parisian Portman prelude. Looking almost unrecognizable in that Che beard. And that's the tea. If that wasn't enough, how about the biggest newcomer to the WA fold? Hold the phone and spilt the screen, because it's only the great Tom Hanks adding to both his and his director's formidable filmography. America's Dad about to get that GILF love in the coolest clothes you've seen since he pulled off Woody's Stetson. With a six-shooter in his waistband, the hallmark Hanks just added a big string to his bow. 

There are so many stars here amongst the asteroids that even the one in the biggest movie of the year is only here in photographic portrait and a breakaway rooftop cameo. But billion-dollar 'Barbie', Margot Robbie shines in classic black and white, bringing back that 'Mary Queen Of Scots' look with a moving monologue. Elsewhere new and veteran Anderson aides make this a masterclass. Like Tilda Swinton, Liev Schreiber, Jeffrey Wright and the Flash of Tony Revolori by his 'Budapest' side did in 'The French Dispatch'. Edward Norton, always at his best with Wes, writes this all perfect. Set for the stage of Adrien Brody's (so slick as Pat Riley in the Lakers 'Winning Time', right now) brilliant production. Nursing the hurt after the 'Downsizing' with the great Hong Chau. There's significant support from new, or relatively newbies to Wes' world Hope Davis and Stephen Park, continuing their cinematic flourish. And stars that seemed born for this type of film, like 'Stranger Things' own Maya Hawke. All to a simply subtle, but beautiful message of falling asleep and waking right back up, off some perfect Pulp from Jarvis Cocker. Especially in this day and age when we aren't allowed to fail and have to get over everything as quick as it happens. Regardless of the time it all took.  No fiction.  

Alas, it's Rupert Friend's cowboy who you may find a last name in like a Cohen Brothers (another pair of directors we were just talking about) 'The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs' chapter. Yet with a 'blink at your popcorn, and you'll miss it' performance from Willem Dafoe, some mechanic scene-stealing from 'Outsider' Matt Dillon, to go with that car chase, and Steve Carell's compelling and charismatic concierge, it's Jake Ryan who spies a breakout role here, Jack. And just you wait until you see who everybody's favourite Jeff Goldblum plays...and how. All in all this weird and wonderful world of Wes Anderson has hit a whole new stratosphere with 'Oppenheimer' atomic bomb testing going on in the background like the deserts of Vegas. Quarantined with some themes that will remind you of the last couple of years in this road stop diner. This metatextual plot conceived with Roman Coppola is a meditation on grief and so much more lying in the wake of our collective bruises and wounds. It's good for the soul and the solar system. This retrofuturistic 'Asteroid City' might have broke up a little as it entered the modern day movie world atmosphere, but it's still a stargazer. TIM DAVID HARVEY. 

Further Filming: 'The French Dispatch Of The Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Don't Look Up'.