2010s

EVERY TIME I DIE: An Innovative Supernatural Thriller
EVERY TIME I DIE: An Innovative Supernatural Thriller

Living up to its eccentricity and lyrical presence, Every Time I Die extensively utilizes its piercing score and shadowy effects.

READY OR NOT: There is No Hiding the Horrific Fun
READY OR NOT: There Is No Hiding The Horrific Fun

Predictable to a fault, Ready or Not is still engaging, edge-of-your seat entertainment that brings just enough gore coupled with humor.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: PELIKANBLUT
Venice Film Festival 2019: PELIKANBLUT

Katrin Gebbe’s Pelikanblut is a balance of dramatically written material and an underbelly of deliciously spooky horror.

IT CHAPTER TWO: Overactive CGI Doesn't Spoil The Impact Of This Finale
IT CHAPTER TWO: Overactive CGI Doesn’t Spoil The Impact Of This Finale

The losers are as compelling as before, Chapter Two successfully binds this group to its former to give fans a nuanced end.

CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: SUPER WHALE HIGHWAYCinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: SUPER WHALE HIGHWAY
CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: WHALE SUPER HIGHWAY

Thoughtfully composed and steadily educational, Super Whale Highway’s reflection on the domestic duties of the humpback whale is a trip worth taking.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: THE KING
Venice Film Festival 2019: THE KING

The King may not be Michôd’s best by any means, but with strong performances and cinematography, it’s a strong effort nonetheless.

Venice Film Festival 2019: ABOUT ENDLESSNESS
Venice Film Festival 2019: ABOUT ENDLESSNESS

Om det oändliga (About Endlessness) can be painfully slow at times, but it is superbly captured with a truly delightful aesthetic. 

MONOS: A Hypnotic Look At Guerrilla Warfare
MONOS: A Hypnotic Look At Guerrilla Warfare

Monos isn’t simply a film you watch, it’s an unflinching descent into chaos in the best way possible, haunting you long after the film has ended.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: ADULTS IN THE ROOM
Venice Film Festival 2019: ADULTS IN THE ROOM

Adults In The Room is a hard sell, failing to deliver an intriguing narrative despite being about the political cunning behind the Greek financial bailout.

GIVE ME LIBERTY: A Beautifully Chaotic Slice Of Life
GIVE ME LIBERTY: A Beautifully Chaotic Slice Of Life

Give Me Liberty evokes a sense of timelessness and universality that permeates through every element of the film.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: REVENIR (BACK HOME)
Venice Film Festival 2019: REVENIR (BACK HOME)

Equalled with terrific editing and a beautiful turn of cinematography, Revenir is a terrific boiling pot of emotional intensity.

ANGEL HAS FALLEN: An Old Dog With A Couple New Tricks
ANGEL HAS FALLEN: An Old Dog With A Couple New Tricks

Thankfully, strong cast and fan following go along way to make Angel Has Fallen enjoyable despite its director’s shortcomings.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: THE LAUNDROMAT
Venice Film Festival 2019: THE LAUNDROMAT

An alluring fixture with a hefty and enlightening impactful weight, The Laundromat drowns due to an overindulgence in material and excessive narrative.

THE DEATH OF DICK LONG: A Twisted, Hilarious Trojan Horse
THE DEATH OF DICK LONG: A Twisted, Hilarious Trojan Horse

The Death of Dick Long might easily be the most bizarre film of the year, but it’s also one of the funniest.

BURN: Extinguished Potential
BURN: Extinguished Potential

Burn is a stand-off between undeniable indie individualism and psycho-thriller, without a true path.