CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival
CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival

Vital, raw and vulnerable, Nadine Crocker’s Continue is a bit of catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together
THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together

Graham Moore’s “The Outfit” relies heavily on a charming performance by Mark Rylance but can’t tie together its many loose threads.

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog
KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog

Even if you don’t remember Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004, you’re guaranteed to be moved by King Otto.

DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit
DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit

While the focus and ingenuity lessen as the underdog formula takes priority, the talented cast and their chemistry vitalize the absurdity.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

FIRE OF LOVE Trailer
SXSW 2022: FIRE OF LOVE: An Experience Like No Other

The early Sundance praise is real. Fire of Love oozes passion and love from start to finish.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm
MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm

My First Native American Boyfriend is a chance to provide Native audiences a form of catharsis, a chance to have their real-world experiences represented.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.

SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR
SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR

In the latest report from SXSW 2022, Kevin L. Lee reviews two supernatural features: Jethica and The Cellar!

BELFAST: A Film With Heart
BELFAST: A Film With Heart

Belfast is a film that will creep into the recesses of your mind, its upbeat music and deeply rooted examination of family and the journey unforgettable.

SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama
SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama

Superior is not without its flaws, and it wears its influences on its sleeve almost to a fault, but it’s still a worthwhile watch.

SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?
SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?

I Love My Dad is saddled with a competent, well-intentioned film that works better when being discussed than being watched.

DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak
DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak

The best thing about Adrian Lyne’s Deep Water is that it possesses star power in Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, two of our hottest actors.