2010s

WONDER: Prudent, Sincere & Perspicaciously Polycentric
WONDER: Prudent, Sincere & Perspicaciously Polycentric

With verisimilitude, outstanding acting from its central and supporting cast, and sentient multifaceted perspectives, Wonder succeeds.

QARIB QARIB SINGLLE: Lovely Pair-Up of Old and New
QARIB QARIB SINGLLE: Lovely Pair-Up Of Old & New

Qarib Qarib Singlle is perfect thanks to the undemanding running time, whimsical characters, and fresh elements to a classic formula.

THE POST: An Unexpected Spielberg Disappointment
THE POST: An Unexpected Spielberg Disappointment

The Post is less than the sum of its parts; an effectively directed and acted film, but its most dramatic story is left in the margins.

EKAJ: A Young Story That Needs to Grow
EKAJ: A Young Story That Needs to Grow

Ekaj captures the reality of LBGTQ youth that find themselves discarded by life. When their…

FEAR US WOMEN: Empowering, Sobering, & Entrancingly Spectacular
FEAR US WOMEN: Empowering, Sobering, & Entrancingly Spectacular

Fear Us Women takes us on a journey alongside the all-female Kurdish armed forces fighting ISIS, and it’s a gut-wrenching first-hand account.

THELMA: The Horror – And The Power – Of Finding Yourself

Thelma is an otherworldly take on the coming-of-age film, telling the story of a girl starting college and discovering herself in the process.

THE FAITH COMMUNITY: A Terrifying "Found Footage" Story That Falters
THE FAITH COMMUNITY: A Terrifying “Found Footage” Story That Falters

Despite a chilling concept and a serviceable lead performance, The Faith Community still leaves a lot to be desired.

COCO: A Masterpiece We Will Remember
COCO: A Masterpiece We Will Remember

Coco is a refreshingly respectful look at Mexican culture, told from a child’s perspective but in a surprisingly poignant way as well.

INFINITY BABY: Uniquely Unapologetic
INFINITY BABY: Uniquely Unapologetic

The skillfully obtuse Infinity Baby withdraws from a usual comic routine and commits to its outrageous nature wholeheartedly.

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK: Faux Originality Through Recycled Concepts
THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK: Faux Originality Through Recycled Concepts

The Only Living Boy in New York is a competently directed film pulled down by a mediocre script and relying too heavily on melodrama.

MEAT: Journey to Your Plate
MEAT: Journey To Your Plate

MEAT provides understanding and raises awareness of our eating habits, while taking a palatable approach to show you the origin of meat.

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE: An Inferior Sequel Still Provides The Barmy Fun
KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE: An Inferior Sequel Still Provides The Barmy Fun

Matthew Vaughn’s sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle is narratively unfocused but still contains enough excitement to keep you invested.

HEAL: A Fascinating Look Into The Benefits Of Eastern Medicine
HEAL: A Fascinating Look Into The Benefits Of Eastern Medicine

Heal is a documentary for everyone, whether one considers themselves an optimist, pessimist, believer in a higher power, atheist, or otherwise.

CHAMELEON: Standing Out For The Wrong Reasons
CHAMELEON: Standing Out For The Wrong Reasons

Chilean film Chameleon depicts horrific sexual abuse of women, and doesn’t do enough to redeem itself; it is nothing but exploitative.

Queerly Ever After 3: PRINCESS CYD (2017)
PRINCESS CYD: A Quiet Masterpiece

Princess Cyd is a low-key marvel; a warm-hearted examination of the ways that we relate to one another whilst dealing with our differences.