2021

THE LAST DUEL: Ridley Scott Attempts Rashomon
THE LAST DUEL: Ridley Scott Attempts Rashomon

The Last Duel is a comfortable return to the medieval genre with tense battle sequences and an urgent takedown of a misogynistic system.

London Film Festival 2021, Days 4-6: A HERO, HINTERLAND, TRUE THINGS And More
London Film Festival 2021, Days 4-6: A HERO, HINTERLAND, TRUE THINGS And More

In their latest report from BFI London Film Festival, Paddy Wilson and Faisal Al-Jadir review A Hero, Hinterland, True Things, Two Friends and more!

NYFF 2021: C'MON C'MON: Tender and Simple Right to the Very End
NYFF 2021: C’MON C’MON: Tender and Simple Right to the Very End

Despite the occasional meandering of the script, much of the film feels like an honest search for peace and a sense of balance in life.

HIFF Report 1: SPENCER, NINJABABY, FACELESS, & BEING BEBE
HIFF Report 1: SPENCER, NINJABABY, FACELESS, & BEING BEBE

In the first report from the 2021 Heartland International Film Festival, Emily Wheeler covers four films: Spencer, Ninjababy, Faceless & Being Bebe.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2: Needs More Kooky
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2: Needs More Kooky

Despite some improvements over the previous film, The Addams Family 2 still feels stuck in the first gear of safe animated adaptations.

RIDE THE EAGLE: An Enjoyable Light-Hearted Comedy
RIDE THE EAGLE: An Enjoyable Light-Hearted Comedy

With a breezy 85-minute runtime, there is always enjoyment to be found with such an impressive cast.

NO TIME TO DIE: Daniel Craig Goes Out with an Incredibly Satisfying Bang
NO TIME TO DIE: Daniel Craig Goes Out with an Incredibly Satisfying Bang

No Time To Die is an absolute triumph, not just as a thrilling conclusion to Daniel Craig’s era of Bond, but as one of the best in the series.

THE HARDER THEY FALL Trailer
London Film Festival 2021: THE HARDER THEY FALL: A Stylish Star-Studded Western Revenge Ride

The Harder They Fall is a confident and engaging debut, staying just on the right side of story versus style with the entertaining tale of revenge.

DOPESICK Episodes 1-3: A Rocky Start Gives Way To An Intriguing Narrative
DOPESICK Episodes 1-3: A Rocky Start Gives Way To An Intriguing Narrative

While the first episode is a chaotic menagerie of characters, Dopesick’s subsequent episodes begin to find their footing, delivering intrigue.

VAL: A Legacy Decades In The Making
VAL: A Legacy Decades In The Making

Edited from decades of footage that were self-shot by Kilmer himself, Val is an extraordinary piece of filmmaking.

NYFF 2021: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
NYFF 2021: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

The Velvet Underground wields the hands of time, recapturing and evolving into a time capsule of art within a new wave style of documentary.

NYFF 2021: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
NYFF 2021: THE FRENCH DISPATCH

With an eclectic cast and unique form of storytelling, The French Dispatch is one of the most light hearted ventures of the year.

NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION
NYFF 2021: IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE & INTRODUCTION

In Front of Your Face and Introduction serve as a satisfying reminder that one of world cinema’s most consistent filmmakers is still thriving.

THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK: An Underwhelming Appendage to TV's Greatest Series
THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK: An Underwhelming Appendage to TV’s Greatest Series

The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel film to The Sopranos, never quite reaches the heights of its television show predecessor.

NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining
NYFF 2021: THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: A Wicked Reimagining

Elevated by excellent performances, minimalist interpretation of the visuals, and sound design that is larger than life, The Tragedy of Macbeth soars.