2019

TOGO: Vintage Heroes Don Fur
TOGO: Vintage Heroes Don Fur

Togo’s fine, grainy exhibition of the Alaskan atmosphere is often breathtaking, yet its release through streaming may have sacrificed its beauty.

KNIVES AND SKIN: A Surface Level Stab at Lynchian Horror
KNIVES AND SKIN: A Surface Level Stab At Lynchian Horror

There are some elements to admire in Knives and Skin, but the film ultimately suffers from being an under-baked slice of surrealism set in Midwestern America.

6 UNDERGROUND: Michael Bay's Magnificent Slice Of Sheer Madness
6 UNDERGROUND: Michael Bay’s Magnificent Slice Of Sheer Madness

In a holiday season in which the biggest action movie played it relatively safe to disappointing results, 6 Underground’s pure dose of Bayhem is even more of a welcome change of pace.

ATLANTICS: A Haunting Vision of Love, Loss and Rebirth
ATLANTICS: A Haunting Vision of Love, Loss & Rebirth

Atlantics tells the story of the women who are left by their men as the latter migrate to seek work, and it tells that story beautifully.

RICHARD JEWELL: The Best of Clint Eastwood’s Heroism Trilogy
RICHARD JEWELL: The Best Of Clint Eastwood’s Heroism Trilogy

The story of Richard Jewell is a potent one, especially in these media-centric times we live in, where character is everything.

LITTLE WOMEN: Greta Gerwig Does It Again
LITTLE WOMEN: Greta Gerwig Does It Again

From Gerwig’s directing, to Yorick Le Saux’s cinematography, to the performances, to the score by Alexandre Desplat, this is one of the best movies of the year. It is a feel good movie for the whole family, especially sisters.

THE GENTLEMEN: Guy Ritchie's Return to Form
THE GENTLEMEN: Guy Ritchie’s Return To Form

A cheeky, old-fashioned return to form, The Gentlemen arrives at the right time in Guy Ritchie’s career.

CHICHINETTE: THE ACCIDENTAL SPY: What a Hero Looks Like

Chichinette: The Accidental Spy pays homage to a hero while also reminding us that while World War II may be many decades in the past, the time for leaders such as Marthe Cohn is still now.

Interview With Co-directors of THE CONFESSION KILLER, Taki Oldham & Robert Kenner
Interview With Co-directors of THE CONFESSION KILLER, Taki Oldham & Robert Kenner

Kristy Strouse was able to speak with co-directors Taki Oldham & Robert Kenner of Netflix’s The Confession Killer about how they maneuvered this challenging and complex story.

THE CONFESSION KILLER: A Nearly Incomprehensible “True” Story
THE CONFESSION KILLER: A Nearly Incomprehensible “True” Story

Netflix’s true crime mini-series The Confession Killer delivers detail after detail in rapid succession in exquisite fashion.

A NEW CHRISTMAS: A Little Christmas Surprise, Just For Us
A NEW CHRISTMAS: A Little Christmas Surprise, Just For Us

A New Christmas may not be the best thing to find under your tree, but it’s still a nice treat.

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A Largely Disappointing, Occassionally Moving Finale
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A Largely Disappointing, Occasionally Moving Finale

It’s hard to predict how The Rise of Skywalker will age once the initial shock wears off, but if anything this is a reminder to support independent filmmakers and those willing to challenge the status quo.

MY TIME: An Enjoyable Look At A Serious Moment

My Time is eminently enjoyable and tackles important subject matter for people of all ages.

CATS: The Bad Film You Hoped it Would Be
CATS: The Bad Film You Hoped It Would Be

We live in a divided society, and the only thing that can bring humanity together is watching (and laughing at) Tom Hooper’s feline romp.

Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating the Music Video Medium
Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating The Music Video Medium

In April 2017, indie trio HAIM released a live recording of their new, unreleased song “Right Now” in a video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot on 35 mm film and in one unbroken take.