2010s

BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY: The War On Women's Health
BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY: The War On Women’s Health

Birthright: A War Story is a powerful study of the limits on a woman’s reproductive health, ranging from abortion to lesser-discussed issues.

FOOTNOTES: Painfully Out Of Tune
FOOTNOTES: Painfully Out Of Tune

The best thing about Footnotes is that it’s just 78 minutes. But there are so many other, better ways you could spend your time.

DARK BLUE GIRL: German Psycho-Thriller Disguised As Family Drama
DARK BLUE GIRL: German Psycho-Thriller Disguised As Family Drama

Dark Blue Girl is a cautionary tale for parenthood that reminds us that no one has control over who their child will become.

BLIND: Nothing To See Here, Folks
BLIND: Nothing To See Here, Folks

Devoid of any subtlety and bereft of a strong plot, the fact that a film so reductive as Blind was made this recently is quite shocking.

THE SABBATICAL: Whittingham’s Ode To Art & Self-Preservation

The Sabbatical isn’t your typical midlife crisis film – it is highly unpredictable in the best sense of the word.

DESPICABLE ME 3: Villainous Business As Usual
DESPICABLE ME 3: Villainous Business As Usual

Basically, Despicable Me 3 is a lackluster reworking of what worked in the previous films, with more jokes and less heart.

BETWEEN THE SHADES: Exploring The "Shades" Between Gay & Straight
BETWEEN THE SHADES: Exploring The “Shades” Between Gay & Straight

A deeply touching film about sexuality, Between The Shades opens the door to seeing LGBTQ+ people as exactly what they are. Human.

LOVE AT FIRST CHILD: Sparklingly Generic
LOVE AT FIRST CHILD: Sparklingly Generic

Love at First Child offers nothing new in the romantic comedy genre, but some laughs and chemistry between the leads make it a pleasant watch.

The Epic Legend Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER
ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER: An Epic Legend

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter shocks and surprises as it makes you think twice about Lincoln’s true identity.

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING: Fun & Lighthearted But Disrupted By Its Connections To The MCU
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING: Fun & Lighthearted But Disrupted By Its Link To The MCU

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a refreshingly comedic and lighthearted superhero film, but it doesn’t quite work as part of a larger universe.

WHITNEY: CAN I BE ME: The Crisis Of Pop Star Identity
WHITNEY: CAN I BE ME: The Crisis Of Pop Star Identity

Whitney: Can I Be Me focuses more on the context and hidden traumas of Whitney’s life than the music itself, but that’s no bad thing.

GOOD FORTUNE: One-Sided Yet Heart-Warming
GOOD FORTUNE: One-Sided Yet Heart-Warming

Good Fortune tells the rags to riches story of billionaire John Paul DeJoria, and how he dedicates his time and funds to good causes.

CHURCHILL: A Fascinating Portrayal Of A Particularly Flawed Man
CHURCHILL: A Fascinating Portrayal Of A Particularly Flawed Man

With poorly constructed flaws, Churchill isn’t an overly powerful reinvention of the traditional biopic film.

THE BEGUILED: The Art Of Being Vengeful
THE BEGUILED: The Art Of Being Vengeful

The feminist undertones, stunning performances,cinematography and costuming more than make up for The Beguiled’s shallow story line.

A MAN CALLED OVE: An Unexpected Gem
A MAN CALLED OVE: An Unexpected Gem

We have the Academy to thank for bringing this warmly humorous Swedish gem to our attention – it’s one of the year’s most likeable films.