2010s

TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale of Childhood Lost And Found
TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale Of Childhood Lost & Found

Tigers Are Not Afraid is a standout film beneath the phantasmagorical flourishes is a story that is all too grounded in reality.

AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home
AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home

American Factory excellently conveys the complexities of a culture clash, and is an insightful illumination of globalization.

ANGRY BIRDS 2: Sony Phones It In
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2: Sony Phones It In

Confused about its target audience, Angry Birds 2 fails to deliver the jokes or storyline bringing lttle more than a playlist and a star studded cast.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME

The Day Shall Come is a dark, biting commentary on systemic racism of law enforcement and the weird Kafkaesque nature of the War on Terror.

JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom
JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom

Jawline is an honest and nuanced look at social media stardom and what it’s doing for young millennials and Generation Z.

ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives
ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives

Documenting the universal process of death is no easy task, but Alternate Endings find the perfect balance between exploration, education, and empathy.

COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism
COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism

Cold Case Hammarskjöld is entertaining, even if it’s not the bombshell documentary we expected.

THEM THAT FOLLOW: A Confident Debut That Still Falls Short
THEM THAT FOLLOW: A Confident Debut That Still Falls Short

Them That Follow needed a bit more oomph to truly stand out, especially with a cast this talented and a subject this ripe with potential.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD: Tarantino's Timeless, Meta Masterpiece Is The Ultimate Ode To Cinema
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD: Tarantino’s Timeless, Meta Masterpiece Is The Ultimate Ode To Cinema

Tarantino isn’t afraid to reshape and play with the truth, making Once Upon a Time in Hollywood one of his boldest and bravest to date.

OTHERHOOD: Mommie Dearests
OTHERHOOD: Mommie Dearests

Otherhood might not be the worst thing Netflix has released since it started producing original films, but it lacks the artistic depth and ambition a story like this deserves.

TEACHER: David Dastmalchian Anchors Piercing Bullying Thriller
TEACHER: David Dastmalchian Anchors Piercing Bullying Thriller

Teacher is a weighty insight into today’s bullying, masked by the layout of a thriller and a performance by David Dastmalchian.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: MR. JONES
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: MR. JONES

Mr. Jones is a harsh, masterful film about being wary of the lies being fed to you by your media and your government.

THE KITCHEN: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Ingredients

Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.

“It’s Not All Unicorns And Puppies Where I Am But I Try” Interview With Mike Doyle, Writer And Director of SELL BY

Stephanie Archer spoke with writer/director Mike Doyle about his film Sell By, ice cream trucks and his success with diversity.

SELL BY: A Truly Modern Rom-Com You Won’t Want to End

Captivating, heart warming and relatable, Sell By is the rom-com you didn’t realize was missing – and you will be thankful you found.