2010s

MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: A Bittersweet Ray Of Cinematic Sunshine
MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: A Bittersweet Ray Of Cinematic Sunshine

Filled to the brim with a talented cast and with wonderful dance sequences, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is as lovely and vivacious as the original.

SKYSCRAPER: Never Manages To Get Off The Ground

Skyscraper is the perfect model of an uninspired action film: a mediocre idea saddled with mediocre characters and mediocre action.

MADE IN JAPAN: A Hit in America (Again)?
MADE IN JAPAN: A Hit in America (Again)?

You don’t have to be Japanese or a country and western music aficionado to cheer on Tomiko Fujiyama, the subject of documentary Made in Japan.

LIZ AND THE BLUE BIRD: Intimacy in Style and Song
LIZ AND THE BLUE BIRD: Intimacy In Style & Song

Liz and the Blue Bird is an indepth and stylistic chracter study that explores the details and hidden emotional gravity of seemingly unremarkable situations.

COLD SKIN: Erratic Storytelling Leaves An Intriguing Tale Of Human Connection Rather Numb
COLD SKIN: Erratic Storytelling Leaves An Intriguing Tale Of Human Connection Rather Numb

Xavier Gens’ science fiction fantasy Cold Skin is a hotbed of promising concepts. The problem is, it doesn’t know what to do with them.

PATH OF BLOOD: An Unshakable Viewing Experience (& Interview With Director Jonathan Hacker)

Path of Blood peels back the black masks and gives us a visceral and frightful look at terrorism. We were also able to speak with the film’s director, Jonathan Hacker.

FIREWORKS: Nice Animation Can’t Save A Familiar Story
FIREWORKS: Nice Animation Can’t Save A Familiar Story

Fireworks is both stunningly animated, and stunningly disappointing, hampered by a predictable love story that is neither compelling or insightful.

UNCLE DREW: Fun Basketball Comedy Delivers Easy Laughs & Lots Of Heart
UNCLE DREW: Fun Basketball Comedy Delivers Easy Laughs & Lots Of Heart

With a crowd-pleasing setup, hilarious performances and a much-needed sense of simplicity, Uncle Drew delivers in an unexpected and hilarious way. %

FRAMELINE42: 1985: Cory Michael Smith Gives A Star-Making Performance

1985 is a miracle of a film, one that pays tribute to an era, a generation past, and a culture that fueled the progress of LGBTQ civil rights for decades to come.

A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic that Pulls its Punches
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic That Pulls Its Punches

A Prayer Before Dawn boasts a fantastic central performance from Joe Cole, but unfortunately, wastes an astonishing true story in favour of genre cliches.

HER COMPOSITION: A Sensual Journey Of Sound

As a first-time feature for writer/director Stephan Littger, Her Composition is ambitious and full of earnest affectivity.

PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying
PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying

For sheer distinctiveness of vision, and for the visceral portrayal of how it feels to be bullied, director Deborah Haywood deserves plaudits for Pin Cushion.

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: An Enchanting and Eye-Opening Must See Documentary
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?: An Enchanting & Eye-Opening Must-See Documentary

Enchanting and eye opening, Won’t You Be My Neighbor will perfectly captivate and engage viewers, showcasing the power to affect change.

THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER: The Summer Of Josh Brolin Continues
THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER: The Summer Of Josh Brolin Continues

The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter is undeniably a missed opportunity, a film that nails a certain tone and feel without putting all the pieces together.

ULAM (MAIN DISH): Best Served With Heart
ULAM (MAIN DISH): Best Served With Heart

Ulam leaves your mouth watering for the vibrant flavors but most of all a longing to experience the lively spirit that exists within the Filipino community.