2019

RIVERDALE: "Big Fun" (S3E16): The Halls Are Alive With the Sound of Music
RIVERDALE: “Big Fun” (S3E16): The Halls Are Alive With The Sound Of Music

From theme to visuals, Riverdale’s “Big Fun” brought every bit of energy and intensity right up to the final curtain call.

DUMBO: A Soulless Remake That Never Takes Flight
DUMBO: A Soulless Remake That Never Takes Flight

Dumbo is exhausted and erroneous, less concerned with a magical setting and more concerned with a macabre art-deco style.

I'M NOT HERE: An Empty Existential Drama
I’M NOT HERE: An Empty Existential Drama

Despite the large questions it establishes at the onset, I’m Not Here offers no answers or satisfying catharsis.

Interview with YES, GOD, YES Director and Writer Karen Maine
SXSW 2019 Review: YES, GOD, YES: A Film You’d Want To Hug

Yes, God, Yes is a film you’d want to hug, where its authentic nature, lovable lead, and gentle director can win over anybody.

THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon
THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon

The Brink is a well-constructed documentary that offers a lucid view of how the Breitbart founder thinks and operates.

CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi

With a premise filled with potential and talent both in front of and behind the screen, Captive State is an unfortunate disappointment.

THE BROWSING EFFECT: A Nuanced & Effective Take On Online Dating Culture
THE BROWSING EFFECT: A Nuanced & Effective Take On Online Dating Culture

The Browsing Effect is a movie that may appear shallow at first glance, but gradually reveals more hidden depths when you make the effort to look in further.

SXSW Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This
SXSW 2019 Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This

Good Boys is not for everyone, for it is messy and repetitive in what it’s doing, but it is also exceptionally funny, charming, and thoughtful.

TRIPLE THREAT: An Enjoyable, If Slight, Flurry Of Martial Arts Mayhem
TRIPLE THREAT: An Enjoyable, If Slight, Flurry Of Martial Arts Mayhem

Though with a generic plot, Triple Threat is a slick, entertaining feature that works best as a showcase for the talents of its three leads.

A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL: Hallelujah! The Series is Over
A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL: Hallelujah! The Series is Over

A Madea Family Funeral is a message we need to hear, but sadly, the Hallelujah’s don’t come until the credits.

SXSW 2019 Horror: LITTLE MONSTERS, TALES FROM THE LODGE And TONE-DEAF
SXSW 2019 Horror: LITTLE MONSTERS, TALES FROM THE LODGE And TONE-DEAF

SXSW 2019 featured some excellent horror films, like Us and Little Monsters, but also lesser ones like Tales from the Lodge and Tone-Deaf.

GLORIA BELL: Julianne Moore Delivers A Dazzling Performance

While Gloria Bell might be almost a carbon copy of 2013’s Gloria, the film demonstrates how much Sebastián Lelio has evolved as a director over the past six years.

RIVERDALE: "Chapter-Fifty: American Dreams" (S3E15): The Illusion of the American Dream
RIVERDALE: “Chapter-Fifty: American Dreams” (S3E15): The Illusion Of The American Dream

American Dreams and crossroads shape the path ahead for our characters on Riverdale, setting up a potentially satisfying season finale and upcoming seaon four.

Glasgow Film Festival 2019 Documentaries: LAST BREATH & ARE YOU PROUD?
Glasgow Film Festival 2019 Documentaries: LAST BREATH & ARE YOU PROUD?

Be it a gripping thriller or a moving and thought-provoking social commentary, when it comes to documentaries the Glasgow Film Festival has you covered.

TRIPLE FRONTIER: An Uneven Crime Thriller Bolstered By An Excellent Cast
TRIPLE FRONTIER: An Uneven Crime Thriller Bolstered By An Excellent Cast

The film’s attempts at multiple genres may not blend together, but the talented cast and direction by Chandor help raise it above its flaws.