2020

AN AMERICAN PICKLE: A Big, Silly Idea with a Big Heart
AN AMERICAN PICKLE: A Big, Silly Idea with a Big Heart

With a memorable dual role from Seth Rogen, An American Pickle is intentionally illogical, tonally wacky, and surprisingly personal.

LA LLORONA: A Haunting Reworking That Encompasses Real-Life Tragedy
LA LLORONA: A Haunting Reworking That Encompasses Real-Life Tragedy

La Llorona, the latest from Jayro Bustamante, is a tonally audacious and proudly solemn horror film infused with transfixing political weight.

Watch The WHOSE LINE Zoom Chats During Lockdown
Watch The WHOSE LINE Zoom Chats During Lockdown

In all its easygoing, light entertainment, Whose Line is ideal quarantine comfort food.

SPUTNIK: In Soviet Russia, Aliens Invade You
SPUTNIK: In Soviet Russia, Aliens Invade You

Sputnik is a solid alien-driven thriller; it’s when it focuses on the more human elements to its story that it stumbles.

WHAT WE FOUND: Tense Thriller with a Childhood Friendship Twist
WHAT WE FOUND: Tense Thriller with a Childhood Friendship Twist

What We Found is a well-paced thriller that explores important issues while blending darker elements with a realistic and engaging friendship at its core.

BEFORE/DURING/AFTER: Examines Self-Discovery Through Tragedy
BEFORE/DURING/AFTER: Examines Self-Discovery Through Tragedy

Before/During/After blends a journey of self-discovery with an examination of marriage from start to the unexpected end.

I USED TO GO HERE: Anchored by a Winsome Gillian Jacobs
I USED TO GO HERE: Anchored by a Winsome Gillian Jacobs

I Used to Go Here is about far more than one could have hoped and imagined with a pleasant amount of consideration given to all its characters.

SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature
SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature

Amy Seimetz’s sophmore directorial effort is full of great performances, but never engages with the premise enough.

MADE IN ITALY: Light and Breezy, But Predictable
MADE IN ITALY: Light and Breezy, But Predictable

Made in Italy is a fine film to cozy up to, as long as you can overlook the awkwardness and lack of narrative development it presents at times to audiences.

BLACK WATER: ABYSS: Crocodile Horror Lacks Bite
BLACK WATER: ABYSS: Crocodile Horror Lacks Bite

Black Water: Abyss starts strong in its horror, but too quickly, the film devolves into a story of drama with a background of splashing water.

SUMMERLAND: A Bright Look At A Dark Time
SUMMERLAND: A Bright Look At A Dark Time

If you’re looking for a light, breezy movie to tide you over for a couple hours, Summerland will hit the spot.

STATELESS Miniseries: A Stirring But Overwhelmingly White Refugee Drama
STATELESS Miniseries: A Stirring But Overwhelmingly White Refugee Drama

Stateless sadly ends up robbing itself of an opportunity to be a show that is truly remarkable and also important.

SAINT FRANCES: A Funny & Taboo-Breaking Tale Of Womanhood
SAINT FRANCES: A Funny & Taboo-Breaking Tale Of Womanhood

With well-observed writing and phenomenal performances, Saint Frances is a revelatory character study that is equally funny and radical.

“It Felt Quite Radical And Cool And Unusual And Important.” RELIC Roundtable With Natalie Erika James, Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote
“It Felt Quite Radical And Cool And Unusual And Important.” RELIC Roundtable With Natalie Erika James, Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote

We attend a roundtable with director Natalie Erika James, cast members Robyn Nevin, Emily Mortimer, and Bella Heathcote to dive deeper into Relic.

ALBERTO AND THE CONCRETE JUNGLE: A Symphonic Look At The Modern City
ALBERTO AND THE CONCRETE JUNGLE: A Symphonic Look At The Modern City

Part documentary, part staged, and full of heart, this love letter to the five boroughs of New York City is an enjoyable, chaotic watch.