2019

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

WEATHERING WITH YOU: Romantic Fantasy Planted In Reality

Shinkai’s Weathering With You is more than content to face the onslaught with the naive fantasies of youth. He’s unabashed about giving himself over to them totally.

GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You're Looking For
GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You’re Looking For

At the heart of Goalie is a tragic tale worth telling, but unfortunately the film, despite its best intentions, fails to do it justice.

THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy of Ours
THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy Of Ours

Rather than through narration and a remembrance of mafia life, The Traitor dispels the myths of cosa nostra through testimony and the post-mafia life of Buscetta.

INVISIBLE LIFE: Home Is Where The Heart Is
INVISIBLE LIFE: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Invisible Life is an enchanting experience, one that emphasizes the power of hope in times of helplessness and the importance of love above all else.

ZOMBI CHILD: An Eerily Gorgeous Reclamation Of The Soul
ZOMBI CHILD: An Eerily Gorgeous Reclamation Of The Soul

As aloof and occasionally frustrating as the film may appear to be, Zombi Child is an eerie yet beautiful tale of coming-of-age and vodou.

LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare
LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare

Beyond its clear feats for being a feature debut, Les Misérables is an urgent urban masterpiece.

HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests
HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests

Minhal Baig marries an American indie aesthetic with a uniquely immigrant narrative for something fresh, vital and worthwhile.

WHAT'S YOUR AILMENT?!: Maria Bamford Wants To Talk About Mental Health
WHAT’S YOUR AILMENT?!: Maria Bamford Wants To Talk About Mental Health

Whether it’s about Star Wars or politics, What’s Your Ailment is an escape, and one that’s quietly revolutionary.

Bong Joon Ho's PARASITE: The Film of the Year (So Far)
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Movies of 2019

It’s time for our team to give you their personal top tens of 2019, along with some gushing about their absolute favorite.

THE WAVE: A Mixed Trip
THE WAVE: A Mixed Trip

Featuring a solid turn from Justin Long, The Wave is a delightfully different drug comedy.

LET IT SNOW: A Christmas Movie That's All About The Feels
LET IT SNOW: A Christmas Movie That’s All About The Feels

Let It Snow isn’t an overly ambitious film, but that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable.

WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing
WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing

Like the pulse of life, in Waves, there are times to laugh, to cry, to mourn, to smile and to hope. And the biggest weapon we wield is the capacity to forgive and persevere.

GET GONE: I Wish I Had
GET GONE: I Wish I Had

If you see this streaming the next time you are surfing, Get Gone. There are other things to explore.

IP MAN 4 THE FINALE: A Lackluster End To A Once Great Franchise
IP MAN 4 THE FINALE: A Lackluster End To A Once Great Franchise

Sadly, it’s hard to call this final chapter of the Ip Man saga a successful piece of filmmaking.