2010s

LONG STRANGE TRIP: The Grateful Dead In The Exploding Moment
LONG STRANGE TRIP: The Grateful Dead In The Exploding Moment

Amir Bar-Lev’s devotion for the Grateful Dead is a clear, but his skill makes Long Strange Trip a movie that even non-believers can appreciate.

BEATRIZ AT DINNER: At the Table With The Devil
BEATRIZ AT DINNER: At The Table With The Devil

It’s rare that a film will come along and synthesize the era we live in so succinctly as Miguel Arteta’s Beatriz At Dinner.

A GHOST STORY: A Work Of Gothic Wonder
A GHOST STORY: A Work Of Gothic Wonder

As given by its name, A Ghost Story is a supernatural tale, yet it touches on themes of love and grief in a uniquely beautiful way.

11:55: Victor Almanzar Makes An Impressive Name For Himself
11:55: Victor Almanzar Makes An Impressive Name For Himself

This insightful, genre bending thriller shouldn’t slip under the radar- it should transform Victor Almanzar to an in-demand screen presence.

PARIS CAN WAIT: Intolerable Wandering
PARIS CAN WAIT: Intolerable Wandering

There’s a way, many ways, actually, to make a satisfying film about a lighthearted romp, but Paris Can Wait never finds any of these paths.

I AM JANE DOE: Remarkable Story, Flawed Film
I AM JANE DOE: Remarkable Story, Flawed Film

While I Am Jane Doe suffers from some questionable editing and music choices, it is a significant film that deserves global recognition.

FRANK VS. GOD: An Important Farce That Gives Atheists A Voice
FRANK VS. GOD: An Important Farce That Gives Atheists A Voice

Frank Vs. God delivers a solid thought provoking film about a man who loses everything and fights against the term “act of good”.

BE AFRAID: Duller Than Dishwater
BE AFRAID: Duller Than Dishwater

The only thing to “Be Afraid” of is the lack of originality in this uninteresting horror effort from director Drew Gabreski.

I AM HEATH LEDGER: An Intimate Look At the Actor Through His Own Eyes
I AM HEATH LEDGER: An Intimate Look At the Actor Through His Own Eyes

I Am Heath Ledger is a deeply intimate look at the late actor, but fails to ask important questions about the man behind the mask.

THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit
THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit

Documentary distributors Dogwoof continue their hot streak with this fascinating inside look at Ronald Reagan’s presidency.

47 METERS DOWN: We're Gunna Need A Better Script
47 METERS DOWN: We’re Gonna Need A Better Script

47 Meters Down is a total shark sandwich of a film, that will leave every audience member wishing they were watching Jaws instead.

MY COUSIN RACHEL: An Exhausting Tug Of War
MY COUSIN RACHEL: An Exhausting Tug Of War

The excellent performances by Weisz and Claflin sadly don’t make up for the fact My Cousin Rachel is boring to the point of tedium.

MOKA: Motherhood, Grief & Revenge
MOKA: Motherhood, Grief & Revenge

Moka is a French slow burning drama that occasionally conjures some suspense, which makes it fascinating in its own way.

THE BOOK OF HENRY: A Questionable Mishap For All Involved
THE BOOK OF HENRY: A Questionable Mishap For All Involved

The Book of Henry is strange from its outset, and its lack of redeeming characters or strong emotional moments doesn’t much help matters.

THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE: Doesn't Live Up To Its Own Brilliant Premise
THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE: Doesn’t Live Up To Its Own Brilliant Premise

The Autopsy of Jane Doe has an absolute doozy of a premise, but it soon gives way to ticking off every horror cliche in the book.