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FEAR STREET PART THREE: 1666: Perfect End to the Trilogy, but Leaves Room for More
FEAR STREET PART THREE: 1666: Perfect End to the Trilogy, but Leaves Room for More

Fear Street Part Three: 1666, the third part of a trilogy, ties everything perfectly back to the first two films.

THE NEW BAUHAUS: The Legacy Of László Moholy-Nagy
THE NEW BAUHAUS: The Legacy Of László Moholy-Nagy

A creative exploration of the legacy of Moholy-Nagy, an artist who never became a household name and yet whose life’s work is nonetheless ever-present.

On Wellesian Noir and THE STRANGER at 75
On Wellesian Noir and THE STRANGER at 75

On it’s 25th anniversary, Orson Welles’ oeuvre The Stranger towers over the thrillers with which it’s so often been unfairly bundled over the years.

PAPER SPIDERS: A Thoughtful Coming-Of-Age Tale About Delusional Disorder
PAPER SPIDERS: A Thoughtful Coming-Of-Age Tale About Delusional Disorder

Based on performances alone, it is a memorable coming-of-age tale, and it is a step in the right direction when it comes to destigmatizing mental illness.

FEAR STREET: PART TWO - 1978: Camp Slasher With Strong Characters And Performances, But Not Enough Gore
FEAR STREET: PART TWO – 1978: Camp Slasher With Strong Characters And Performances, But Not Enough Gore

Fear Street: Part Two – 1978 is a charming and at times, heartfelt horror film, but its moments of horror are often hidden from the viewer, creating a film that does not fully embrace its potential.

GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE: Half-Melted
GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE: Half-Melted

With its uneasy blend of action, comedy, and familial drama, Gunpowder Milkshake is ultimately an underwhelming movie.

PIG: A Profound, Pleasant Surprise
PIG: A Profound, Pleasant Surprise

With excellent performances, gentle direction, and an incredibly moving musical score by Alexis Grapsas and Philip Klein, Pig was a big surprise.

Fear Street Part One: 1994: Entertaining, Nostalgic Slasher That Sets The Trilogy Up Nicely
Fear Street Part One: 1994: Entertaining, Nostalgic Slasher That Sets The Trilogy Up Nicely

Fear Street Part One: 1994 is a fun, energetic slasher with enjoyable characters, an interesting overarching plot, and heartfelt relationships.

Queens World Film Festival: EXTERNO
Queens World Film Festival: EXTERNO

Externo is a definite recommendation for those searching for something out of the ordinary in terms of storytelling and high concept.

NO SUDDEN MOVE: Stylish and Engaging Neo-Noir
NO SUDDEN MOVE: Stylish and Engaging Neo-Noir

With No Sudden Move, Steven Soderbergh has crafted a fun and twisty neo-noir that makes the best of its ensemble cast.

GREAT WHITE A Shark Suspense With No Bite
GREAT WHITE: A Shark Suspense With No Bite

When it comes to shark-themed suspense films, it’s safe to say Great White won’t be joining the greats. 

THE FOREVER PURGE: Nothing Lasts Forever
THE FOREVER PURGE: Nothing Lasts Forever

Even if it had come out on time, the halfhearted critique it offers up is neither challenging nor engaging.

BLACK WIDOW A Marvel Movie Trying to be a Drama 2
BLACK WIDOW: A Marvel Movie Trying To Be A Drama

As the first Marvel movie to be released after Avengers: Endgame, Cate Shortland’s Black Widow stars Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff.

ZOLA: A Chaotic Road-Trip Comedy For The Digital Age
ZOLA: A Chaotic Road-Trip Comedy For The Digital Age

It’s far from perfect but Zola delivers strong performances, visual language and sound design to make something unique and alluring.

Queerly Ever After #55: MORGAN (2012)
Queerly Ever After #55: MORGAN (2012)

For this Queerly Ever After, we take a look at the 2012 film Morgan.