2021

ROY: Debut Short Film Underwhelms
ROY: Debut Short Film Underwhelms

Roy is a solid debut, but ultimately it is neither good nor bad: overall, it is a fine beginning.

FATHOM: Whale Researcher Documentary Dives Deep
FATHOM: Whale Researcher Documentary Dives Deep

As a portrait of the scientific process, Fathom is a fascinating watch.

SEXUAL DRIVE: Empty Calorie Food Porn
SEXUAL DRIVE: Empty Calorie Food Porn

Sexual Drive has its moments, but you’ll likely find more satisfaction in a bowl of that fatty ramen than you will in this undercooked film.

MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE: Healing And Hope Know No Bounds
MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE: Healing And Hope Know No Bounds

As lighthearted as it is deep, Marvelous and the Black Hole is a film I can not recommend enough.

Seattle International Film Festival 2022, Report #1: River & Spin Me Round
Seattle International Film Festival 2022, Report #1: RIVER & SPIN ME ROUND

Join Bailey Jo Josie for her first report straight from the 48th Seattle International Film Festival with River and Spin Me Round.

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria
WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria

Schoenbrun utilizes the hyper-specific language of the Internet—in particular, the dark world of creepypasta—to weave an engaging and frightening tale.

KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog
KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog

Even if you don’t remember Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004, you’re guaranteed to be moved by King Otto.

The Best Edit In DON'T LOOK UP
The Best Edit In DON’T LOOK UP

Good editing or not, Corwin’s impressive, ambitious work in Don’t Look Up is at least highly expressionistic and motivated.

DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit
DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit

While the focus and ingenuity lessen as the underdog formula takes priority, the talented cast and their chemistry vitalize the absurdity.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm
MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm

My First Native American Boyfriend is a chance to provide Native audiences a form of catharsis, a chance to have their real-world experiences represented.

BELFAST: A Film With Heart
BELFAST: A Film With Heart

Belfast is a film that will creep into the recesses of your mind, its upbeat music and deeply rooted examination of family and the journey unforgettable.

I AM HERE: A Story Of Survival
I AM HERE: A Story Of Survival

I Am Here is not a perfect film, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is to allow the world to honor Ella Blumenthal and share her story.

NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: NO TIME TO DIE Revisited
NO TIME TO DIE Countdown: NO TIME TO DIE Revisited

This was inevitable. When I originally concluded this column, nearly six months ago (coinciding with…

ASKING FOR IT: Demand More
ASKING FOR IT: Demand More

In the end, more of a thriller than a deep thought piece, Asking for It will leave you asking for more