2019

I AM DURÁN: Reverent Doc About Panama's Punching Hero
I AM DURÁN: Reverent Doc About Panama’s Punching Hero

I Am Durán isn’t structured in the most cinematically exciting way but it’s a story that’s excitingly cinematic.

BRIGHTBURN: A Twisted Take On The Superhero Genre

Brightburn is a fun and thrilling experience that’s bolstered by a unique narrative and chilling performances.

NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN: Herzog's Most Personal And Complicated Character Study
NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN: Herzog’s Most Personal Character Study

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin was more a work of personal catharsis for director Werner Herzog more so than an informative documentary for us.

”I wanted to create an absorbing noir-type thriller on a subject and in a style that I hadn’t seen in a movie yet.” Interview With CRISIS HOTLINE Director Mark Schwab
CRISIS HOTLINE: Riveting & Tragic LGBT Thriller Connects With Humanity

Crisis Hotline is upsetting, but it vividly portrays how we can’t always control the outcome. Andrew Stover reviews.

PHOTOGRAPH: A Quieter Look At Love & Loneliness
PHOTOGRAPH: A Quieter Look At Love & Loneliness

While Photograph is frequently too slow to engross yourself in, it’s unique and intriguing enough to carry interest.

ROOM FOR RENT: Lin Shaye’s Performance Keeps This Dud Alive
ROOM FOR RENT: Lin Shaye’s Performance Keeps This Dud Alive

Room For Rent is like the world’s worst filled donut; doughy and undercooked until you get to the sweet, jam-filled middle middle that is Lin Shaye and it’s all worth it again.

AVENGEMENT: A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Showcase For Scott Adkins’ Talents
AVENGEMENT: A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Showcase For Scott Adkins’ Talents

In Avengement, Scott Adkins graduates from villain status to unflinching antihero, transforming himself into a one-man trauma center.

THE TOMORROW MAN: A Slow Wait For The End Of Days
THE TOMORROW MAN: A Slow Wait For The End Of Days

The Tomorrow Man examines the relationship of two elderly people preparing for the end of days that despite its charm remains shallow.

A Dog's Journey: Cat Lovers Beware
A DOG’S JOURNEY: Cat Lovers Beware

Do you like dogs? Then you might like A Dog’s Journey, the latest puppy compilation turned corn-syrup narrative released by Universal Pictures.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: TRUST MACHINE: THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: TRUST MACHINE: THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN

Trust Machine is a perfect introduction into a very complex field, accessible and informative to those who are unfamiliar with Bitcoin and Blockchaining, but still enlightening to those who do.

BREAKTHROUGH: A Patronising, Manipulative Faith-Based Drama
BREAKTHROUGH: A Patronising, Manipulative Faith-Based Drama

Faith-based films like Breakthrough, can often be a big ask for audiences, religious or otherwise. Find out more in our review.

ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie
ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie

Though not flawless, All Creatures Here Below will likely have you both conflicted as much as moved by its events, in addition to stirring performances by Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian.

TRIAL BY FIRE: A Somber Look At The Archaic Criminal Justice System
San Francisco International Film Festival 2019 Review: TRIAL BY FIRE

Trial By Fire is an expertly-crafted work of art that doubles as a biopic and perceptive, dual character study, brimming with jaw-dropping performances.

BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation
BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation

While Beats isn’t perfect, the cast is engaging and Welsh’s visual style is lively without falling into nightclub-style movie shot cliches.

LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise
LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise

Long Shot is a tight, funny, and warm comedy with a ton of heart and two fantastic performances at its center.