2017

A QUIET PASSION: Davies And Dickinson Are A Match Made In Heaven
A QUIET PASSION: Davies & Dickinson Are A Match Made In Heaven

A Quiet Passion shows us that there is much more to the mythos of Emily Dickinson than meets the eye, and with Davies’ ever-lyrical vision at hand, the end result is the most comprehensive picture of her that we may ever have.

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: High Speed Sequel Mainly Spins Its Wheels
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: High Speed Sequel Mainly Spins Its Wheels

Overstuffed, generic, and with poorly executed CGI action, The Fate of the Furious is nothing more than another franchise crowd-pleaser.

Tribeca Film Festival: Oppression, Fear and Freedom Dominate in DISOBEDIENCE, LEMONADE, THE GIRL AND THE PICTURE and NICE
Tribeca Film Festival: Day 1 Round-Up

Stephanie Archer reports on her time during Tribeca Film Festival 2017, red carpet events, interviews, reviews and more!

NIGHT KALEIDOSCOPE: A Visually Astute Mess
NIGHT KALEIDOSCOPE: A Visually Astute Mess

Indie low-budget vampire horror Night Kaleidoscopee has solid visuals but this is not enough to cover up its paper thin characters and story.

THE DISCOVERY: A Failed Attempt At An Interesting Idea
THE DISCOVERY: A Failed Attempt At An Interesting Idea

The Discovery dabbles in too many genres and never makes a compelling case for any of them, resulting in yet another lackluster Netflix film.

MOST HATED WOMAN IN AMERICA: No Room For Superlatives In Netflix’s Mediocre Biopic
MOST HATED WOMAN IN AMERICA: No Room For Superlatives In Netflix’s Mediocre Biopic

Most Hated Woman In America never quite lives up to the intrigue of the contentious woman and her story at the heart of the film.

THE SENSE OF AN ENDING: A Novel Adaptation That Was Best Left On The Page
THE SENSE OF AN ENDING: A Novel Adaptation That Was Best Left On The Page

The Sense of an Ending is a commendable effort from both director and cast, yet its underwritten characters become lost in adaptation.

Interview With THE DARK TAPES Director Michael McQuown
THE DARK TAPES: The Best Found Footage Film In Years

The stale found footage genre is revitalised with ambitious anthology film The Dark Tapes, a stunning directorial debut from Michael McQuown.

GOING IN STYLE Stumbles Over Its Refusal To Pick A Genre
GOING IN STYLE Stumbles Over Its Refusal To Pick A Genre

Going in Style from Zach Braff is a forgettable film that stumbles through genres while seemingly wasting its timeless cast.

GIFTED: It's Not Easy Raising A Genius
GIFTED: It’s Not Easy Raising A Genius

Gifted is grounded and gritty, on a mission to make you laugh, make you cry, make you root for the good guys while booing for the bad.

WILSON: A New Kind Of People Person
WILSON: A New Kind Of People Person

Wilson is as gleefully profane and heart-wrenchingly tragic film, that lives up to its creator’s legacy as a storyteller.

SIX ROUNDS: A Monochromatic, Melodramatic Monologue
SIX ROUNDS: A Monochromatic, Melodramatic Monologue

Gorgeous black and white look aside, Six Rounds proves too underwhelming in the screenplay and character departments to be a true knockout.

GHOST IN THE SHELL: Impressive Visuals Not Enough To Save This Bland, Hollywoodized Remake
GHOST IN THE SHELL: Impressive Visuals Not Enough To Save This Bland, Hollywoodized Remake

Ghost in the Shell is full of visual splendor, yet ultimately lacks the originality or prowess of the original Japanese anime film.

MINE: A High Concept Thriller Uninterested In Its Own High Concept
MINE: A High Concept Thriller Uninterested In Its Own High Concept

High concept on paper, in reality, Mine turns out to be convoluted and utterly confused about the story it is telling, ending up feeling more like a Michael Bay film on a shoestring budget.

SONG TO SONG: A Beautiful, Musical Puzzle
SONG TO SONG: A Beautiful, Musical Puzzle

Song to Song brings A-game performances and an was aesthetically pleasing look, all that was missing was a strong plot.