2010s

Do Your Homework: Ruben Östlund's PLAY
Do Your Homework: Ruben Östlund’s PLAY

While most are probably familiar with The Square & Force Majeure, his most provocative, and ingenious work was his overlooked 2011 film Play. 

Horrific Inquiry: VERÓNICA (2017)
Horrific Inquiry: VERÓNICA (2017)

Paco Plaza’s Verónica is the latest to enter the horror genre fold of demonic possessions, Ouija boards, and hauntings.

LUX ÆTERNA & VORTEX: The Split Screen Theatrics Of A God
LUX ÆTERNA & VORTEX: The Split Screen Theatrics Of A God

Noé’s split-screen theatrics allows for double the amount of decision-making, double the choreography, and the narrative trickery in Lux Æterna & Vortex.

What Happened To Boston Movies?
What Happened To Boston Movies?

While the Boston movie itself seems to have gone the way of the Western, the appeal of its core themes, and its sensibility seems to remain.

Horrific Inquiry: BURIED (2010)
Horrific Inquiry: BURIED (2010)

For this Horrific Inquiry, we take a look at the 2010 horror starring Ryan Reynolds: Buried.

Horrific Inquiry: MAMA (2013)
Horrific Inquiry: MAMA (2013)

The latest Horrific Inquiry with Stephanie Archer ventures into 2013’s Mama, just in time for Mother’s Day!

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.

THE TORCH: Keeping the Blue Alive
THE TORCH: Keeping the Blue Alive

The Torch is as inspiring as its legendary subject, working as part of the effort to keep the Blues heard and alive.

TELLING PEOPLE YOU’RE NATIVE AMERICAN WHEN YOU’RE NOT NATIVE IS A LOT LIKE TELLING A BEAR YOU’RE A BEAR WHEN YOU’RE NOT A BEAR: Short And Sweet (Also Hilarious)
TELLING PEOPLE YOU’RE NATIVE AMERICAN WHEN YOU’RE NOT NATIVE IS A LOT LIKE TELLING A BEAR YOU’RE A BEAR WHEN YOU’RE NOT A BEAR: Short And Sweet (Also Hilarious)

This animated short addresses the ridiculous entitlement of people who believe that Native culture is a fad for them to consume.

THE LONG WALK: Stellar Supernatural Sci-Fi from Laos
THE LONG WALK: Stellar Supernatural Sci-Fi from Laos

The Long Walk is a rich, complex tapestry of a film, woven together with elements of horror and science-fiction.

Redefining The Road Movie: QUEEN & SLIM
Redefining The Road Movie: QUEEN & SLIM

Following in the footsteps of a long line of road movies, Queen & Slim takes the genre in a new direction, adding its own original flavour.

Horrific Inquiry: SCREAM 4 (2011)
Horrific Inquiry: SCREAM 4 (2011)

The release of Scream 5 is almost here! But first, we need to take a moment to look back on the final Scream installment Wes Craven would work on: Scream 4.

HORRIFIC INQUIRY: BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019)
HORRIFIC INQUIRY: BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019)

Black Christmas is not the knock-out holiday film you might be craving, but it entertaining to say the least.

EVER SINCE WE LOVE: No Regrets For Our Youth
EVER SINCE WE LOVE: No Regrets For Our Youth

It might primarily tell a man’s story, but it’s the women—both in front of and behind the camera—that make Ever Since We Love worth watching.

KLEM Season One: A Great Start For This Dutch Breaking Bad Lookalike
KLEM Season One: A Great Start For This Dutch Breaking Bad Lookalike

Klem shows that Dutch series sometimes have a better start than award-winning American series like Breaking Bad. In short – Klem is a must-see.