2019
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.
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.
At the heart of Goalie is a tragic tale worth telling, but unfortunately the film, despite its best intentions, fails to do it justice.
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 is an enchanting experience, one that emphasizes the power of hope in times of helplessness and the importance of love above all else.
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.
Beyond its clear feats for being a feature debut, Les Misérables is an urgent urban masterpiece.
Minhal Baig marries an American indie aesthetic with a uniquely immigrant narrative for something fresh, vital and worthwhile.
Whether it’s about Star Wars or politics, What’s Your Ailment is an escape, and one that’s quietly revolutionary.
It’s time for our team to give you their personal top tens of 2019, along with some gushing about their absolute favorite.
Featuring a solid turn from Justin Long, The Wave is a delightfully different drug comedy.
Let It Snow isn’t an overly ambitious film, but that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable.
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.
If you see this streaming the next time you are surfing, Get Gone. There are other things to explore.
Sadly, it’s hard to call this final chapter of the Ip Man saga a successful piece of filmmaking.