Harry Khachatrian

2 weeks ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Harry Khachatrian

There is an age-old myth about blues legend Robert Johnson. As the story goes, Johnson met the devil at a crossroads and sold his soul in exchange for unparalleled guitar prowess. This perennial fable, rooted in American folklore and the haunting melodies of the Deep South, lies at the heart of Ryan Coogler’s latest film, Sinners, a supernatural drama merging blues heritage with gothic horror. Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore (both played by Michael B.

1 month ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Harry Khachatrian

One can only imagine what the Google reviews for the White Lotus hotels, the luxurious titular resorts of HBO‘s latest cultural phenomenon, would look like: “Beautiful, spacious villa, friendly staff. Unexpected mass shooting murder spree and cloudy weather. Would recommend.” Despite the litany of murders plaguing this fictional playground for bored millionaires, guests continue to flock there season after season.

Feb 7, 2025 | washingtonexaminer.com | Harry Khachatrian

Despite a career plagued by scandals and public meltdowns, Mel Gibson remains one of Hollywood’s most compelling filmmakers. Whether directing sweeping historical epics such as Braveheart and Hacksaw Ridge or dabbling in offbeat action comedies such as Fatman, Gibson rarely fails to entertain. Flight Risk, his latest project, is no exception.

Jan 5, 2025 | washingtonexaminer.com | Harry Khachatrian

Who said motherhood must hamper a flourishing career in espionage? Black Doves, Netflix’s latest spy thriller, thrusts Keira Knightley, better known for her roles in Regency-era England, into the world of high-stakes espionage as Helen Webb: an ostensibly loving wife, a mother of two, and a highly skilled international spy. Set against the glittering backdrop of Christmastime London, Black Doves attempts to blend spy thriller and murder mystery with a lighthearted tone.

Dec 31, 2024 | washingtonexaminer.com | Harry Khachatrian

I walked into James Mangold’s new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, which adapts Elijah Wald’s Dylan Goes Electric!, with low expectations, largely because it seemed unthinkable that any film could do justice to Dylan’s towering legacy. But to my surprise, it quickly became not only one of my favorite films of the year but one of the best musical biopics I have seen to date.