2019

FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES: A Warm & Welcoming Exploration Of Italian Christmas Tradition
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES: A Warm & Welcoming Exploration Of Italian Christmas Tradition

An enjoyable experience with memorable moments, Feast of the Seven Fishes is a heartwarming display of what Christmas means to Italian families.

MICKEY AND THE BEAR: Camila Morrone Breaks Through In Touching Rural Drama
MICKEY AND THE BEAR: Camila Morrone Breaks Through In Touching Rural Drama

Mickey And The Bear probably doesn’t have the budget to campaign for the attention of “For Your Consideration” recipients but, with any luck, it will be recognised like Winter’s Bone before it.

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart

Though not a fully-realized film, Motherless Brooklyn shows some promise, with an impressive neo-noir style and an admirable takeaway.

THE KINGMAKER: Not All That Glitters Is Gold
THE KINGMAKER: Not All That Glitters Is Gold

The Kingmaker offers a really fascinating look at one of the most arresting political figures in recent history.

WESTERN STARS: Simply Springsteen
WESTERN STARS: Simply Springsteen

Western Stars isn’t going to break the music documentary mold, but if you’re a Springsteen fan, you should find plenty to love about it.

SORRY WE MISSED YOU: Straight to the Point
SORRY WE MISSED YOU: Straight To The Point

Sorry We Missed You is not without faults, but it is a vital look at the hardships faced day in, day out by families all over the UK.

FRANKIE: To Live & Die In Portugal
FRANKIE: To Live & Die In Portugal

Ira Sachs’ Frankie has Isabelle Huppert in the titular role confronting her own mortality through a cancer diagnosis and on a ticking clock.

THE REPORT: Tells The Truth Of 9/11, Warts And All

The Report is deserving of every ounce of praise it receives on its performances, accuracy, and commentary, but getting through the film is a bit of a slog.

High Stakes Independent Filmmaking With PHILOPHOBIA: OR THE FEAR OF FALLING IN LOVE
High Stakes Independent Filmmaking With PHILOPHOBIA: OR THE FEAR OF FALLING IN LOVE

The world of filmmaking seems simple enough from the view of an audience, while Twitter…

QUEEN OF HEARTS AUDREY FLACK: The Art, The Artist, and Vanitas
QUEEN OF HEARTS AUDREY FLACK: The Art, The Artist & Vanitas

Her name sounded so familiar. I tried to jog my memory and dig into the…

WOUNDS: iPhone Horror Bleeding With Ideas
WOUNDS: iPhone Horror Bleeding With Ideas

Wounds is a work of unyielding dread – one of those misunderstood gems that comes along every so often, catching you off-guard with its skin-crawling concept and arcane atmosphere.

READY OR NOT Trailer
Monsterfest 2019: READY OR NOT

Ready or Not heralds the arrival of a fantastic talent in Samara Weaving, as well as directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.

THE KING: A Netflix Snoozer
THE KING: A Netflix Snoozer

While it does contain so interesting moments to keep you attention, The King is not worthy starting in the first place.

HARRIET: Harriet Tubman Biopic Is Frustratingly Routine
HARRIET: Harriet Tubman Biopic Is Frustratingly Routine

Harriet is a formulaic biopic that doesn’t take any creatively clever leaps to ensure this biopic deserves to be associated with the historical significance of Harriet Tubman.

IT MUST BE HEAVEN: Maybe Not Heavenly, But An Absurd Delight
IT MUST BE HEAVEN: Maybe Not Heavenly, But An Absurd Delight

Suleiman’s It Must Be Heaven balances wit and amusement with a melancholic, maybe even unfulfilled, sense of belonging.