2010s

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart

Though not a fully-realized film, Motherless Brooklyn shows some promise, with an impressive neo-noir style and an admirable takeaway.

A Fan Conversation: How CABIN IN THE WOODS Kills Kids & Starts The Apocalypse
A Fan Conversation: How CABIN IN THE WOODS Kills Kids & Starts The Apocalypse

We “listen in” on a conversation between huge Cabin In The Woods fans, Clement Tyler Obropta and Karen Pinilla as they look back on Drew Goddard’s 2011 horror.

THE KINGMAKER: Not All That Glitters Is Gold
THE KINGMAKER: Not All That Glitters Is Gold

The Kingmaker offers a really fascinating look at one of the most arresting political figures in recent history.

WESTERN STARS: Simply Springsteen
WESTERN STARS: Simply Springsteen

Western Stars isn’t going to break the music documentary mold, but if you’re a Springsteen fan, you should find plenty to love about it.

SORRY WE MISSED YOU: Straight to the Point
SORRY WE MISSED YOU: Straight To The Point

Sorry We Missed You is not without faults, but it is a vital look at the hardships faced day in, day out by families all over the UK.

FRANKIE: To Live & Die In Portugal
FRANKIE: To Live & Die In Portugal

Ira Sachs’ Frankie has Isabelle Huppert in the titular role confronting her own mortality through a cancer diagnosis and on a ticking clock.

THE REPORT: Tells The Truth Of 9/11, Warts And All

The Report is deserving of every ounce of praise it receives on its performances, accuracy, and commentary, but getting through the film is a bit of a slog.

High Stakes Independent Filmmaking With PHILOPHOBIA: OR THE FEAR OF FALLING IN LOVE
High Stakes Independent Filmmaking With PHILOPHOBIA: OR THE FEAR OF FALLING IN LOVE

The world of filmmaking seems simple enough from the view of an audience, while Twitter…

QUEEN OF HEARTS AUDREY FLACK: The Art, The Artist, and Vanitas
QUEEN OF HEARTS AUDREY FLACK: The Art, The Artist & Vanitas

Her name sounded so familiar. I tried to jog my memory and dig into the…

WOUNDS: iPhone Horror Bleeding With Ideas
WOUNDS: iPhone Horror Bleeding With Ideas

Wounds is a work of unyielding dread – one of those misunderstood gems that comes along every so often, catching you off-guard with its skin-crawling concept and arcane atmosphere.

READY OR NOT Trailer
Monsterfest 2019: READY OR NOT

Ready or Not heralds the arrival of a fantastic talent in Samara Weaving, as well as directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.

THE KING: A Netflix Snoozer
THE KING: A Netflix Snoozer

While it does contain so interesting moments to keep you attention, The King is not worthy starting in the first place.

HARRIET: Harriet Tubman Biopic Is Frustratingly Routine
HARRIET: Harriet Tubman Biopic Is Frustratingly Routine

Harriet is a formulaic biopic that doesn’t take any creatively clever leaps to ensure this biopic deserves to be associated with the historical significance of Harriet Tubman.

IT MUST BE HEAVEN: Maybe Not Heavenly, But An Absurd Delight
IT MUST BE HEAVEN: Maybe Not Heavenly, But An Absurd Delight

Suleiman’s It Must Be Heaven balances wit and amusement with a melancholic, maybe even unfulfilled, sense of belonging.

COUNTDOWN: A Gimmick App Not Worth Installing
COUNTDOWN: A Gimmick App Not Worth Installing

Countdown is not aggressively terrible, but it’s life-threateningly dull.