2010s

THE AMITYVILLE MURDERS: A Supernatural, Tasteless Snoozefest
THE AMITYVILLE MURDERS: A Supernatural, Tasteless Snoozefest

The Amityville Murders is a film that should be avoided at all costs. It doesn’t succeed as a horror film, nor as a supernatural thriller.

DOOM PATROL: DC Has Finally Done It
DOOM PATROL S1E1: DC Has Finally Done It

By not taking itself too seriously, DC’s Doom Patrol creates a whimsical world of super-heroics that is both fun to watch and easily digestible.

THE PRODIGY: Prodigious Ambition, Lackluster Results
THE PRODIGY: Prodigious Ambition, Lackluster Results

If you looked past the gaping plot holes and equally detestable jump-scares, there is a scare or two to be had in The Prodigy.

HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U: Genre-Bending Sequel Goes Off The Rails
HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U: Genre-Bending Sequel Goes Off The Rails

Happy Death Day 2U is like watching a million ideas hit the screen at the same time, progressively moving itself to shakier ground before losing any sense of narrative necessity.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD: Visually Dazzling End To Heartfelt Trilogy
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD: Visually Dazzling End To Heartfelt Trilogy

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World brings the franchise to a moving conclusion in a way that touches on very relevant themes about animal rights, growing up, and making sacrifices.

THE GOLEM: Resurrecting An Ancient Tale
THE GOLEM: Resurrecting An Ancient Tale

The Golem is closer to a moody thriller than a horror – and although thematically interesting, still lacks the bite it sorely needs.

MISS BALA: Fashion Without Statement

Many will enjoy watching Gina Rodriguez in a silky red dress armed with an AR-15 – she hits what she is aiming at, but Miss Bala misses its mark.

UNTOGETHER: An Introspective Rom-Com

If you’re searching for a romantic comedy that focuses more on the muddy journey versus a mirage of perfection, Untogether might be the one for you.

ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: A CGI Canvas Splattered With Cringe
ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: A CGI Canvas Splattered With Cringe

Besides some noteworthy acton sequences, Alita: Battle Angel is otherwise a disappointing affair, even moreso given James Cameron’s involvement.

MEKTOUB, MY LOVE: CANTO UNO - The Director of Blue is the Warmest Colour's Spectacular Fall From Grace
MEKTOUB, MY LOVE: CANTO UNO: The Director Of Blue Is The Warmest Colour’s Spectacular Fall From Grace

Mektoub My Love is one of the most self indulgent films in recent memory, with the threat of a sequel likely to kill off the director’s career altogether.

CAPERNAUM: A Heartbreaking, Eye-Opening Look At Our Broken World
CAPERNAUM: A Heartbreaking, Eye-Opening Look At Our Broken World

Capernaum fuses documentary elements with a fictional narrative to tell one of the most emotionally impactful stories of the year.

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING: Subversive Remix Of A Classic Is Magical Fun
THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING: Subversive Remix Of A Classic Is Magical Fun

The Kid Who Would Be King is a surprisingly epic and spirited film, driven by an adventurous spirit and enough clever fun to keep things fresh during a sometimes long-winded ride.

STAY HUMAN: The Power of a Poet
STAY HUMAN: The Power Of A Poet

Michael Franti’s Stay Human is an inspiring documentary of pure positivity and something worth recommending to everybody right now.

HIGH FLYING BIRD: The Financial Side Of The NBA Has Never Been This Fun

The most surprising thing about High Flying Bird is how it takes a niche and seemingly uninteresting topic and finds a message of social importance within.

COLD PURSUIT: You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter
COLD PURSUIT: You Can’t Spell Slaughter Without Laughter

Cold Pursuit is a rare English-language remake that actually works; a solid genre entry that knows what it wants to do, and does it damn well.