2010s

SXSW 2019: THE BEACH BUM: Matthew McConaughey Embarks on a Booze-Soaked Journey of Cheerful Nihilism
SXSW 2019 Review: THE BEACH BUM: McConaughey Embarks On Booze-Soaked Journey Of Cheerful Nihilism

In our second review from SXSW 2019, Hazem Fahmy reviews The Beach Bum – a fantasy with no real-life application.

SXSW Review: US: Jordan Peele's Sophomore Is A Best Case Scenario
SXSW 2019 Review: US: Jordan Peele’s Sophomore Is A Best Case Scenario

After an enormously successful debut with Get Out, Jordan Peele delivers another bold film with Us, and seems to be creating a whole new genre.

EVERYBODY KNOWS: A Compelling, Visceral Nightmare
EVERYBODY KNOWS: A Compelling, Visceral Nightmare

Everybody Knows may be a little overlong, but it’s frequently compelling due to a powerhouse performance by Penélope Cruz.

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND: An Inspired, If Also Somewhat Familiar Biopic
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND: An Inspired, If Also Somewhat Familiar Biopic

When it comes down to it, you’ve seen this type of movie before, but rarely with this setting and with people from this part of the world.

GIANT LITTLE ONES: A Nuanced, Intelligent Story Of Teenage Love
GIANT LITTLE ONES: A Nuanced, Intelligent Story Of Teenage Love

Giant Little Ones, directed by Keith Behrman, explores new territory in the teenage “coming out” film genre and it’s a refreshing, welcomed addition.

ROCKING THE COUCH: An Exposé On Hollywood’s History Of Sexual Assault
ROCKING THE COUCH: An Exposé On Hollywood’s History Of Sexual Assault

Rocking the Couch charts 100 years of abuse claims in the film industry, asking how far Hollywood has come since the silent era.

ALL IS TRUE: Bardic Passion Project Lacks A Spark
ALL IS TRUE: Bardic Passion Project Lacks A Spark

All Is True fails to really justify itself: it’s a patchwork of ideas that never really coalesces confidently.

THE LAST WALK: The Formidable Power Of Loss
THE LAST WALK: The Formidable Power Of Loss

The Last Walk, a short film by Anna Hoover, is a heartbreaking, but beautiful tribute to the land for which it captures.

FEMALE HUMAN ANIMAL: A Genre Defying, Immersive Psycho-Thriller
FEMALE HUMAN ANIMAL: A Genre Defying, Immersive Psycho-Thriller

Female Human Animal is a unique experiment into pushing the boundaries of what is considered to be fact or fiction.

LEVEL 16 – Dystopian Sci-Fi Worth Checking Out At Least Once
LEVEL 16: Dystopian Sci-Fi Worth Checking Out At Least Once

Level 16 is an excellent short film trapped inside a pretty good full-length feature. Its shortcomings hurt its long-term impact.

CAPTAIN MARVEL: An Exciting New Hero, Trapped in an Overly Familiar Formula
CAPTAIN MARVEL: An Exciting New Hero, Trapped In An Overly Familiar Formula

More of a Meh-vel than a Marvel, but this first Captain Marvel film gives hope for stronger sequels in the future.

THE WANDERING EARTH 流浪地球: One Giant Leap for Chinese Cinema
THE WANDERING EARTH 流浪地球: One Giant Leap for Chinese Cinema

The Wandering Earth may seem like one small step in the eyes of Western moviegoers, but it is one giant leap for Chinese cinema.

LEAVING NEVERLAND: Gut-Wrenching Nightmare Of Abuse
LEAVING NEVERLAND: Gut-Wrenching Nightmare Of Abuse

Everything about Leaving Neverland is designed to be uncomfortable, from the running time to the connection between the viewer and the film’s subjects.

GRETA: A Delightfully Divisive Thrill Ride
GRETA: A Delightfully Divisive Thrill Ride

Greta is an acquired taste that will frustrate some viewers while others will revel in its campy absurdities.

FURIE: Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned

Furie has severe pacing issues, but is saved due to the exhilarating showcase of Vernoica Ngo’s talents as an action star.