2020

GREYHOUND: No Wind In Its Sails
GREYHOUND: No Wind In Its Sails

Greyhound passes by as a monotonous series of skirmishes that never feel that threatening, even when boats are exploding around them.

A WHISKER AWAY: A Perfect Ode To Summertime (And Cats)
A WHISKER AWAY: A Perfect Ode To Summertime (And Cats)

While missing opportunities along the way, A Whisker Away makes up for it with its stunning original art and world of humanoid cats.

Gather in the Corner Review
GATHER IN THE CORNER: Balances Storytelling and Commentary

Gather In The Corner works well as a subtle satire on school safety, while also being a light-hearted watch.

AMULET: In With A Fizzle, Out With A Bang
AMULET: In With A Fizzle, Out With A Bang

Despite a satisfying ending, Amulet’s messy timeline and uneven pacing prevent it from reaching the greater heights that could have been.

BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS: The Beginning Of An Unclear Future
BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS: The Beginning Of An Unclear Future

Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets is an immersive experience to say the least. It’s a bold cinematic achievement and fine work of deception.

MUCHO, MUCHO AMOR: The Legend of Walter Mercado
MUCHO, MUCHO AMOR: The Legend of Walter Mercado

Mucho, Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado felt like it was a documentary stuck between a rock and a hard place.

THE FATHERING PROJECT: Breaking The Cycle
THE FATHERING PROJECT: Breaking The Cycle

The Fathering Project turns passion into poetry in the pursuit of finding what it means to be a father in today’s society.

SXSW 2020: Interview With ARCHIVE Director/Writer Gavin Rothery
SXSW 2020: Interview With ARCHIVE Director/Writer Gavin Rothery

We spoke with Gavin Rothery, the director of Archive, which explores new territory in sci-fi themes like memory, humanity, loss, and fear of replacement.

ELVIS FROM OUTER SPACE: Fun Premise, Bad Execution
ELVIS FROM OUTER SPACE: Fun Premise, Bad Execution

Despite a potentially fun premise, Elvis from Outer Space does not quite capture the B-movie joy it appears to be chasing.

THE BEACH HOUSE: A Chilling Concept Lacking in Focus
THE BEACH HOUSE: A Chilling Concept Lacking in Focus

The Beach House has all the makings of a home run, but the execution leaves viewers checking their watches.

PALM SPRINGS: Hits Refresh On The Time Loop
PALM SPRINGS: Hits Refresh On The Time Loop

With a a compelling, chemistry-driven narrative, Palms Springs is refreshing take on the time loop genre and one of the year’s best comedies.

“It Was Always Really Important That Philosophically, It Wasn't This Inherently Evil Force.”Interview with Natalie Erika James, Director of RELIC
RELIC: A Horror That Won’t Be Easy To Forget

Relic, through a deliciously brilliant depiction, personifies and tackles the social and familial issues surrounding dementia.

THE OLD GUARD: A High-Octane Yet Overlong Pulpy Action
THE OLD GUARD: A High-Octane Yet Overlong Pulpy Action

The Old Guard delivera propulsive sets of action, plenty of over-the-top violence, and breathtaking vigorous energy from Charlize Theron.

LOST BULLET: Too Relentless to Feel Humdrum
LOST BULLET: Too Relentless to Feel Humdrum

Guillaume Pierret’s Lost Bullet is a wannabe Mad Max that takes in pride in flaunting its no-nonsense action movie tag.

Blue House Down: A Historically-Minded Review of THE MAN STANDING NEXT
Blue House Down: A Historically-Minded Review of THE MAN STANDING NEXT

At the center of Woo Min-ho’s The Man Standing Next lies a political scandal that has puzzled historians for decades.