Film Reviews
Some may argue that Ripe, as with the previous three hours, takes the idea of ‘show, don’t tell’ a little too far; but that very concept is what ensures that Sharp Objects is the most compelling piece of work currently on television.
My Erotic Body shows that a woman’s true erotic self is not defined by a specific body type, age, or what society deems as attractive.
The Equalizer 2 takes the raw entertainment value of the original film, inverts it into something unflinchingly brutal, removes the quirks of its main character, and builds to an anticlimactic final battle.
Nico, 1988 from director Susanna Nicchiarelli respectfully marks the 30th anniversary of the late singer’s death while attempting to restore a little of her legacy.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout finds Tom Cruise once again flying through action setpieces for our amusement; it is more than worth the ride.
Perhaps it’s due to the burden of excited expectations, but ultimately the sum that is Generation Wealth is never able to surpass its 25 years of parts.
%%excerpt%% The Insufferable Groo is an endearing and often funny profile of an amateur filmmaker who’s equally inspiring as he is narcissistic.
Airing the first three episodes at once, we’re able to get a good grasp on Castle Rock’s core tale, without fully knowing the depths of this thrilling new series by creators Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason.
Puzzle takes us along the creation, through each piece, discarding those that don’t belong, and finding a colorful compromise.
Shot over three years, Miao Wang’s Maineland depicts the cultural struggles of students arriving from China to study in Maine.
While the premise is nothing new, Calibre’s approach to it is rather refreshing – it’s a confident thriller that constructs tension effectively.
Fix may lose focus of some of its narrative threads but they are never completely out of sight: it is clearly taking its time developing these characters, which will most likely work out best for the series in the long run.