Tony Mosello
@moselloatc.bsky.social
Critics Choice Association Member, Film Critic for Morning Blend St. Louis (airing Saturday mornings at 5:30am on KPLR 11) and The Flick Fanatic (theflickfanatic.com/tonys-take) and on Letterboxd: MoselloATC
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS kicks-off Netflix‘s holiday “Hallmark movie” season; and while it’s nice to see Alicia Silverstone back on the screen, there’s far too few memorable moments along the way. While it plays-into its cheesiness and charm, it does so with little payoff sadly
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A MERRY LITTLE EX-MAS kicks-off Netflix‘s holiday “Hallmark movie” season; and while it’s nice to see Alicia Silverstone back on the screen, there’s far too few memorable moments along the way. While it plays-into its cheesiness and charm, it does so with little payoff sadly
ETERNITY is a cute and funny romantic dramedy about the afterlife and the choices we make. The film examines a challenging predicament, surrounded by intriguing world building and strong cast (Olsen/Teller/Turner are solid, but Da’Vine is the MVP!); though its pacing is uneven and holds it back
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 AM
ETERNITY is a cute and funny romantic dramedy about the afterlife and the choices we make. The film examines a challenging predicament, surrounded by intriguing world building and strong cast (Olsen/Teller/Turner are solid, but Da’Vine is the MVP!); though its pacing is uneven and holds it back
Chloé Zhao’s HAMNET is heartbreaking and absolutely devastating; it’s beautifully-crafted, but also an extremely difficult watch. Jessie Buckley’s performance penetrates your soul and shatters you into a million pieces, alongside an excellent Paul Mescal as a broken Shakespeare
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Chloé Zhao’s HAMNET is heartbreaking and absolutely devastating; it’s beautifully-crafted, but also an extremely difficult watch. Jessie Buckley’s performance penetrates your soul and shatters you into a million pieces, alongside an excellent Paul Mescal as a broken Shakespeare
JAY KELLY is a sharply-written, beautiful, and introspective look at life in the movie business. A brilliant, captivating cast (Clooney, Sandler, Dern) provides such a grounded, entertaining narrative that can truly apply to anyone; one of the best and most charming films of the year
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
JAY KELLY is a sharply-written, beautiful, and introspective look at life in the movie business. A brilliant, captivating cast (Clooney, Sandler, Dern) provides such a grounded, entertaining narrative that can truly apply to anyone; one of the best and most charming films of the year
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE is vibrant, expressionistic and bold; an impeccably-crafted and acted film about religion and its interpretation. Amanda Seyfried is astonishing, completely disappearing into the character and fully embodying the Shaker culture. One of the year’s finest
November 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE is vibrant, expressionistic and bold; an impeccably-crafted and acted film about religion and its interpretation. Amanda Seyfried is astonishing, completely disappearing into the character and fully embodying the Shaker culture. One of the year’s finest
Now Watching: #TheTestamentOfAnnLee
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Now Watching: #TheTestamentOfAnnLee
THE PLAGUE is a harsh reminder of the pain of adolescence, how cruel it can be, and the toll it takes; a PSA against bullying set a a water polo summer camp in the early 2000s. Joel Edgerton is great, but it’s the kids (led by Everett Blunck) that really cements its authenticity
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
THE PLAGUE is a harsh reminder of the pain of adolescence, how cruel it can be, and the toll it takes; a PSA against bullying set a a water polo summer camp in the early 2000s. Joel Edgerton is great, but it’s the kids (led by Everett Blunck) that really cements its authenticity
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT builds suspense in such a masterful way, you’ll be hanging on every moment for what happens next. Jafar Panahi’s film is darkly comedic, but shines a spotlight on real-life horrors and his own personal experiences and feelings; a beautiful and brave film
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT builds suspense in such a masterful way, you’ll be hanging on every moment for what happens next. Jafar Panahi’s film is darkly comedic, but shines a spotlight on real-life horrors and his own personal experiences and feelings; a beautiful and brave film
DEATH BY LIGHTNING tells the story of James Garfield’s rise to the Presidency and his ultimate fate. A very intriguing history lesson told through a modernized lens, featuring memorable work from Michael Shannon, Nick Offerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
DEATH BY LIGHTNING tells the story of James Garfield’s rise to the Presidency and his ultimate fate. A very intriguing history lesson told through a modernized lens, featuring memorable work from Michael Shannon, Nick Offerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham
LATE SHIFT highlights Switzerland’s increasing nurse shortage crisis and features an astonishing Leonie Benesch performance, beautifully-capturing the spirit of healthcare workers in both its pacing and raw emotion; required viewing for anyone who has ever criticized patient care
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
LATE SHIFT highlights Switzerland’s increasing nurse shortage crisis and features an astonishing Leonie Benesch performance, beautifully-capturing the spirit of healthcare workers in both its pacing and raw emotion; required viewing for anyone who has ever criticized patient care