2018

OVERLORD: Zombies & Nazis & Bombs, Oh My!
OVERLORD: Zombies & Nazis & Bombs, Oh My!

Overlord is exactly what you would want and expect a movie about zombies created by Nazis to be: a deranged, disgusting delight.

ORIGIN (S1E1) "Pilot": Lost, In Space
ORIGIN (S1E1) “Pilot”: Lost, In Space

Unfortunately, despite Origin’s good intentions and mysterious manner, it’s simply too derivative and absent of any originality to really recommend an immediate watch.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND is a Must See for Welles Devotees and No One Else
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND: A Must See For Welles Devotees & No One Else

If you don’t care about Orson Welles, The Other Side of the Winf does not stand up well enough on its own to be worth your time.

JINN: A Colorful and Complex Character Study
JINN: A Colorful & Complex Character Study

Jinn is a colorful portrait of the complexities in life, love and religion that succeeds as a character study far more than as a plot-driven story.

OUTLAW KING: Unfocused, Repetitive, But Not Without Ambition
OUTLAW KING: Unfocused, Repetitive, But Not Without Ambition

Outlaw King is ambitious, striving for originality and historical accuracy, but overall fails to bring much to the table in terms of grounding its characters.

SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ: Uneven Comedic Horror That Needs To Go Back To School
SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ: Uneven Comedic Horror That Needs To Go Back To School

With Slaughterhouse Rulez, it seems Simon Pegg and Nick Frost haven’t quite let go of the comedy/horror genre, only this time with a different director and with uneven results.

PROSPECT: A Stunningly Original Indie Sci-Fi Western
PROSPECT: A Stunning Original Indie Sci-Fi Western

Much like the characters of Prospect, Christopher Caldwell and Zeek Earl are pioneers, creating a film that feels like the origin of something new.

REACH: A Thoroughly Teen Movie
REACH: A Thoroughly Teen Movie

Given its clear desire to say something urgent about urgent things – given, that is, its sincerity – it’s hard to completely dismiss Reach.

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB: A Slick But Empty Endeavor
THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB: A Slick But Empty Endeavor

Another cinematic stab at Lisbeth Salander will always appeal to the character’s preexisting fans, but The Girl in the Spider’s Web does nothing to show the uninitiated what they’re missing.

"I really want it to be accessible to a wider audience because I think it's an important conversation." Interview with Director, Writer and Star Jenna Laurenzo of LEZ BOMB
LEZ BOMB: A Humorous & Endearing Must See Holiday Comedy

If there is one film you see this holiday season, make it Lez Bomb. It’s a modern and hilarious take on coming out, during one of the most hectic and family oriented holidays of the year.

WIDOWS: High-Octane Thrills In Steve McQueen's Electrifying Heist-Drama
WIDOWS: Electrifying Heist-Drama

Widows is a thrilling, satisfying and breathtaking experience that toys with the conventions of the genre while bringing enough depth and surprises of its own.

Monster Party: Be Sure To R.S.V.P.
MONSTER PARTY: Be Sure To R.S.V.P.

Monster Party is a quick, gory horror romp with a modern sensibility. It’s undoubtedly a bloody good time.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E5) "The Tsuranga Conundrum": Tiny Alien, Big Themes
DOCTOR WHO (S11E5) “The Tsuranga Conundrum”: Tiny Alien, Big Themes

This week’s episode of Doctor Who, on board a travelling space hospital, the gang come up…

DARK MONEY: A Must See Around The US Midterm Election
DARK MONEY: A Must See Around The US Midterm Election

Dark Money does provide some hope, but the film falls short in helping the viewer to understand how he/she can be empowered to make a difference.

Combating Trauma Through Art: Interviews With Jeffrey Wright & Vainuupo Avegalio Of WE ARE NOT DONE YET
Combating Trauma Through Art: Interviews With Jeffrey Wright & Vainuupo Avegalio Of WE ARE NOT DONE YET

We were able to speak with Jeffrey Wright and Vainuupo ‘A.V.’ Avegalio, who are both involved with the documentary We Are Not Done Yet.