2021

TWO LOTTERY TICKETS: Romanian Comedy That Wins Big
TWO LOTTERY TICKETS: Romanian Comedy That Wins Big

Paul Negoescu’s Two Lottery has a funny enough premise with a cast that knows how to play to one another’s strengths.

ARMY OF THE DEAD: The Ultimate Gamble
ARMY OF THE DEAD: The Ultimate Gamble

Fans of Snyder will undoubtedly find value in it, with moments where the director is allowed to play to his strengths, but they’re far and few between.

ARLO THE ALLIGATOR BOY: A Charming Welcome
ARLO THE ALLIGATOR BOY: A Charming Welcome

Despite its immense charm in its animation, music and characters, there are vital story elements in Arlo the Alligator Boy that are lacking.

CRISIS: An Okay Opiod Anthology
CRISIS: An Okay Opiod Anthology

There are some fine performances and strong scenes here and there but the editing darts between so many stories that it’s just begging for a fan cut.

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: Barry Jenkins' Epic & Ambitious Miniseries Is Firing On All Cylinders
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: Barry Jenkins’ Epic & Ambitious Miniseries Is Firing On All Cylinders

The Underground Railroad is so much different than anything Jenkins has ever worked on before; it’s grander and more ambitious, it plays with magical realism to a brilliant result

THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW: An Entertaining But Mediocre Take On An Old Classic
THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW: An Entertaining But Mediocre Take On An Old Classic

In a transformative paranoia and confined space, The Woman in the Window may not be the best remake of a classic tale, but it is far from the worst.

THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD: Nature Always Bites Back
THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD: Nature Always Bites Back

While it may not be as ambitious or as deep as it could have been, it is an exciting genre film with a charismatic performance from Angelina Jolie.

RK/RKAY: Innovation by Loss of Creative Control
RK/RKAY: Innovation by Loss of Creative Control

RK/RKAY is a highly innovative and well-crafted film that demonstrates Rajat Kapoor’s creativity, intellect, and mastery.

THE PAPER TIGERS: Entertaining Action Comedy With Just Enough Mystery
THE PAPER TIGERS: Entertaining Action Comedy With Just Enough Mystery

The Paper Tigers is an enjoyable action comedy exploring the different ways people change over time and the importance of protecting your family, be it blood or bond.

WRATH OF MAN: Not Mad, Just Disappointed
WRATH OF MAN: Not Mad, Just Disappointed

Wrath of Man fails to make the most of an inventive story structure and a typically solid Statham performance, smothered under layers of bland masculinity.

South East European Film Festival Los Angeles: MARE & CREAM
South East European Film Festival Los Angeles: MARE & CREAM

From this years South East European Film Festival Los Angeles, Kristy Strouse reviews Mare and Cream.

LAST CHANCE U - BASKETBALL: For The Fans of A Beautiful Game
LAST CHANCE U – BASKETBALL: For The Fans of A Beautiful Game

With a shift to basketball, the new season of Last Chance U is a journey into the lives of student-athletes hoping to achieve their goals.

FOUR GOOD DAYS: A Profound Examination of Addiction
FOUR GOOD DAYS: A Profound Examination of Addiction

Delivering solid and unforgettable performances from Glenn Close and Mila Kunis, Four Good Days is brilliantly done, and quietly effective.

CPH: DOX 2021: THE GIG IS UP: the lives behind the apps
CPH: DOX 2021: THE GIG IS UP: the lives behind the apps

Shannon Walsh’s documentary: The Gig is Up, paints a simmering, sobering picture of the global gig economy.

THE RESORT: Slow Burn Vacation Horror Takes Too Long to Get Gory
THE RESORT: Slow Burn Vacation Horror Takes Too Long to Get Gory

The final moments of the film do work, but are ultimately not worth sitting through the slow-pace, bad jokes, and exposition-laden dialogue.