2018

PUZZLE: Finding Fervor In The Details
PUZZLE: Finding Fervor In The Details

Puzzle takes us along the creation, through each piece, discarding those that don’t belong, and finding a colorful compromise.

Fake Stories, Real Reviews: SKYSCRAPER

We fictionally watched Skyscraper with Dwayne Johnson and his celebrity friends and tried to give him constructive feedback…

MAINELAND: Arriving From The Mainland
MAINELAND: Arriving From The Mainland

Shot over three years, Miao Wang’s Maineland depicts the cultural struggles of students arriving from China to study in Maine.

CALIBRE: A Quiet, absorbing thriller
CALIBRE: A Quiet, Absorbing Thriller

While the premise is nothing new, Calibre’s approach to it is rather refreshing – it’s a confident thriller that constructs tension effectively.

SHARP OBJECTS “Fix” (S1E3): Character Over Plot In Arresting Third Episode

Fix may lose focus of some of its narrative threads but they are never completely out of sight: it is clearly taking its time developing these characters, which will most likely work out best for the series in the long run.

TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER “The Suitcase” & “The Timeline”: A Hilarious Start to A New Season

These first two episodes of season two of Trial & Error capture everything wonderful about season one, while exploring new comedic directions.

SUPPORT THE GIRLS: Regina Hall's finest performance to date
SUPPORT THE GIRLS: Regina Hall’s Finest Performance To Date

With Support the Girls, Andrew Bujalski continues to grow as a filmmaker, creating a film where the genuine heart afforded to its characters doesn’t compromise the pragmatism of the worldview.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.