Archive - Appetite for Deconstruction

December 2024

The Second Annual AFD Goldie Awards

Celebrating the best (and worst) films of 2024.

Dec 30, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

'The Brutalist' Is a Masterful Condemnation of the American Fantasy

Director Brady Corbet's latest is a riveting saga.

Dec 24, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Battle of the High-Concept Throwbacks

The director of 'Black Adam' returns with a win; the star of 'Black Adam' returns with a dud.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Craven the Humdrum

'Kraven the Hunter' is the latest, and apparently final, addition to Sony’s Spider-Manless Spider-Man Cinematic Universe

Dec 13, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

Kyle Mooney's directorial debut ain't no 'Maximum Overdrive.'

Dec 9, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

November 2024

Movies and TV Shows for Which to Be Thankful in 2024

Catching up on November's best offerings, including 'Conclave,' 'The Penguin,' 'A Real Pain,' and more.

Nov 21, 2024 •

Matthew Goldenberg

October 2024

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