2020s

THE AUGUST VIRGIN: A Summer for Soul Searching
THE AUGUST VIRGIN: A Summer for Soul Searching

As lovely as the works of Eric Rohmer, The August Film is a perfect summer film for thirtysomethings who have not yet found themselves.

"I Just Want To Capture The Spirit Of The Films And Filmmakers That I Appreciate And How Do I Make It New?" Interview With SPREE Director and Co-Writer Eugene Kotlyarenko
“I Just Want To Capture The Spirit Of The Films And Filmmakers That I Appreciate And How Do I Make It New?” Interview With SPREE Director and Co-Writer Eugene Kotlyarenko

Owen Butler spoke with Eugene Kotlyarenko about the themes and cultural relevance of Spree, as well as where he drew inspiration from for the movie!

PROJECT POWER: Pathetic Picture
PROJECT POWER: Pathetic Picture

Half-baked and poorly executed, Project Power is a big-budget, overly ambitious feature that does nothing but let you down.

TESLA: Lacks A Spark
TESLA: Lacks A Spark

While delivering an updated depiction of the inventor, Tesla falters in its attempt to deliver the true brilliance of Nikola Tesla.

UNCLE PECKERHEAD Punk Cannibal Roadie Makes For One Tasty Flick
UNCLE PECKERHEAD: Punk Cannibal Roadie Makes For One Tasty Flick

While Uncle Peckerhead kind of falls apart at the end with too many twists, the journey is worth taking despite its destination.

SPREE: A Darkly Funny Social Media Satire
SPREE: A Darkly Funny Social Media Satire

Spree is an exceptionally fun time that serves as a chilling satire on the impact social media has on society.

Fantasia Film Festival 2020: The Columnist
Fantasia Film Festival 2020: The Columnist

The triumph of The Columnist goes beyond an intimate understanding of the problems of the digital age, to a solid grasp on how that culture makes monsters.

RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE: A Bloody & Nightmarish Road Trip You Don't Wanna Miss
RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE: A Bloody & Nightmarish Road Trip You Don’t Wanna Miss

While reluctant to dive deeper into the effects of violence in the media, Random Acts of Violence offers plenty of fun to make it unmissable.

ZERO: A Dignified Contemplation of Mortality
ZERO: A Dignified Contemplation of Mortality

As a follow-up to 2008’s Mental, Zero offers a pleasantly intimate but never intrusive portrait of the life of Dr. Masatomo Yamamoto.

PRINCESS RITA: Dreams of Love in the Sunshine State
PRINCESS RITA: Dreams of Love in the Sunshine State

Princess Rita is a film of subtle contrasts that distracts from a storyline that could easily be told as a cautionary tale of internet naivety.

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.