2010s

WISH UPON: Seven Wishes, Zero Winners
WISH UPON: Seven Wishes, Zero Winners

Wish Upon takes a brilliantly fantastical concept and squanders its potential, relying on cliched characters and lifeless jump scares.

DUNKIRK: Nolan's Most Ambitious Film To Date
DUNKIRK: Nolan’s Most Ambitious Film To Date

Christopher Nolan’s terrific anti-war film divorces itself from any political interpretations to bluntly show the horrors that unfolded at Dunkirk during World War II.

GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate
GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate

Girls Trip is a gut-bustingly funny gem that is not only good for a girl’s night out, but it has a little something for everyone.

THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You'd Expect
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You’d Expect

Though appearing to be another of those aging romantic dramas, The Country Doctor is instead refreshingly heartwarming and impactful.

SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag
SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag

Something Like Summer is an odd yet mostly satisfying mix of good and bad, with wasted moments but also bright themes that shine through.

RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads and Their Chilli Pot
RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads & Their Chilli Pot

The unoriginal, uninspired premise of stoner comedy Ripped is partially saved by the dedication of the two lead actors.

BRIGSBY BEAR: A Poignant Peer Into The Power Of Imagination & Pursuing Passion

Brigsby Bear isn’t only for the dreamers, it’s for anyone who ever stalled at pursuing a something dear to them for fear of failing.

THE FENCER: To Sir, With Sabers
THE FENCER: To Sir, With Sabers

There isn’t a single original narrative element in this inspirational drama- but the insight into post-WWII Estonian life is fascinating.

AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island
AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island

Amnesia follows Jo and Martha, who have come to the island of Ibiza for different reasons, and form an unlikely but heartwarming friendship.

PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter
PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter

Pariah is essential in the African American LGBTQ artistic and cinematic canon, as well as an achievement in cinematic storytelling.

MARJORIE PRIME: A Soulful Pondering Of Artificial Intelligence Applications
MARJORIE PRIME: A Soulful Pondering Of Artificial Intelligence Applications

Marjorie Prime is a subtly effective and wondrous glance at the potential ramifications of the future of artificial intelligence technology.

FROM HOLLYWOOD TO ROSE: A Quirky And Absurdly Charming Late Night Adventure Through Los Angeles
FROM HOLLYWOOD TO ROSE: A Quirky & Charming Late Night Adventure Through LA

From Hollywood to Rose is a perfectly unpolished little gem that draws you in without you even realizing it until the end.

OKJA: Charm & Quirkiness Allow For An Unexpectedly Powerful Message
OKJA: Charm & Quirkiness Allow For An Unexpectedly Powerful Message

We’re addressing what other people are saying about Okja – in particular, its most common criticisms, and why they’re wrong.

LOOK & SEE: A Portrait of Wendell Berry - Smoke & Farmland
LOOK & SEE: A PORTRAIT OF WENDELL BERRY: Smoke & Farmland

Any advocate for the sustainable farming industry will enjoy director Laura Dunn’s documentary Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry.

HAMPSTEAD: Another Entry Into The World's Most Repressive Genre
HAMPSTEAD: Another Entry Into The World’s Most Repressive Genre

Hampstead offers nothing new in its tired-out genre, serving up uninspired writing and bland direction against a British backdrop.