2010s

I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW: An Unusually Intimate but Ultimately Empty Post-Apocalyptic Drama
I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW: An Intimate But Ultimately Empty Post-Apocalyptic Drama

I Think We’re Alone Now is a beautiful slow burn drama with a beautifully eerie atmosphere and striking performances from Dinklage and Fanning, ruined by an unruly mess of a third act.

COLETTE: Still Relevant Over 100 Years Later

Colette touches on a few of today’s most vital conversations: how society treats women and how society treats those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.

SMALLFOOT: Hyperactive Animated Fable Is Strictly For Kids
SMALLFOOT: Hyperactive Animated Fable Is Strictly For Kids

Smallfoot is desperate to entertain its audience with musical numbers, visual gags, and rapid-fire dialogue without paying that same attention to character or stakes.

LIVING IN THE FUTURE'S PAST: A Exquisite and Prolific View Into Human Evolution and the Climate Crisis
LIVING IN THE FUTURE’S PAST: An Exquisite View Into Human Evolution & The Climate Crisis

Living in the Future’s Past gives viewers the chance to see what they can do to contribute in the fight against a growing problem within our society.

THE PREDATOR: 80’s Action Schlock Gone Horribly Wrong
THE PREDATOR: 80’s Action Schlock Gone Horribly Wrong

The Predator is a brainless, tone deaf picture, that is quite easily the worst thing writer/director Shane Black has ever laid his hands on.

A STAR IS BORN: Heart And Soul In Cooper And Gaga's Song
A STAR IS BORN: Heart And Soul In Cooper & Gaga’s Song

A Star is Born announces Bradley Cooper as the next great actor-director, but Lady Gaga is by far the beating heart of his directorial debut.

CLIMAX: (Bored to) Death on the Dancefloor
CLIMAX: (Bored To) Death On The Dancefloor

Climax is an oddly boring affair, that shows Gaspar Noe has little of substance to offer when divorced from more offensive subject matter.

LIFE ITSELF: Elevated Love Story Through The Ages Falls Flat

Dan Fogelman’s Life Itself has heart, but it’s ultimately too shallow in execution to support his grander ambitions. 

Fantastic Fest Review: MID90s: Jonah Hill Graduates with Honors
Fantastic Fest Review: MID90s: Jonah Hill Graduates With Honors

In a decade over-saturated with cheap nostalgia, it is a delight to see a film about the 90s that doesn’t try to be about the 90s; Mid90s tells a timeless story of self-discovery.

ASSASSINATION NATION: An Ugly Film For Ugly Times

A hard pill to swallow, Assassination Nation is a blunt, antagonistic, but masterful film, guided by a director who can so easily weave in between political horror, social injustice, dark comedy, and teen comedy.

POLTERHEIST: A Film That Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth For All the Wrong Reasons
POLTERHEIST: Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth For All The Wrong Reasons

Polterheist fails to succeed as a comedic or horrifying film, finding no progression of plot but rather further perpetuates racism, misogyny and homophobia.

SLICE: Chance The Rapper's Film Debut Is A Stylish But Disappointing Mess
SLICE: Chance The Rapper’s Film Debut Is A Stylish But Disappointing Mess

Despite the attempt to be original with a subtly spooky fogginess, Slice is a sluggish creation, doling out little bits of plot information at an unhurried pace.

THE DAWN WALL: Doing The Impossible
THE DAWN WALL: Doing The Impossible

The Dawn Wall is a near-perfect documentary that tells the extraordinary story of free climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson exceptionally well.

ALL ABOUT NINA: Stunning Directing Debut With Inspired Lead Performance
ALL ABOUT NINA: Stunning Directing Debut With Inspired Lead Performance

It’s uncommon for a film to have scenes of vulgar comedy and yet be heart-wrenchingly emotional – but All About Nina is bold, and deserves your attention.

NAPPILY EVER AFTER: An Exploration of Beauty That’s Shallow and Often Judgmental
NAPPILY EVER AFTER: An Exploration Of Beauty That’s Shallow & Judgmental

Though Nappily Ever After begins as encouragement that Black women embrace their natural beauty, it soon feels like a judgment of women who put effort into their appearance.