2024

DIRTY ANGELS: The Most Boring Afghanistan War Film You’ll Ever See

Martin Campbell’s name used to mean something in this town. The Dirty Angels director singlehandedly breathed…

Daruma: Riveting Story, Real Representation
Daruma: Riveting Story, Real Representation

Daruma, the newest feature from Alexander Yellen and Kelli McNeil-Yellen, is an inspiring example of why representation is so necessary.

"A Complete Unknown" review
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN: A Great Biopic, Even If You’re Not a Bob Dylan Fan

I’ll be honest: As much as I love music, I’ve not been very aware of…

Staff Inquiry: Top 10 Best Films of 2024

2024 was a year of big swings and big franchises. Last year, in 2023, the…

FROM GROUND ZERO: Life During Wartime

From Ground Zero is essential viewing to gain a glimpse at life in Palestine beyond what the mainstream media chooses to convey to us.

The End: Trailer
THE END: TRAILER

If Neon can stick the landing, The End has potential to be a breakout indie hit and a generational film of 2024.

ALY: A Quick Bite To Eat
ALY: A Quick Bite To Eat

Aly is a perfect example of a short film done right, a simple idea, executed with grace.

"The Wild Robot" film review
THE WILD ROBOT: A Few Geese Short Of A Flock

Every few years, there’s a generation-defining animated movie that appeals to adults and kids alike…

"Carry-On" (2024) - source: Netflix
CARRY-ON: Die Harder 2: Die More Harder

Netflix’s new Christmas thriller, Carry-On, makes Die Hard 2: Die Harder look like Die Hard.…

BABYGIRL: Who’s Your Daddy?
BABYGIRL: Who’s Your Daddy?

Babygirl’s depictions of kink, while surface-level can ultimately be read as an intricate and compelling portrait of powerplay as direction. 

STRANGE DARLING: A Six Chapter Thriller Masterclass
STRANGE DARLING: A Six Chapter Thriller Masterclass

Strange Darling is fresh and original, a thriller for the ages on an indie budget.

RUNNING ERINS: Balancing Life with Humor and Heart
RUNNING ERINS: Balancing Life with Humor and Heart

Running Erins offers an exploration of modern motherhood, social expectations, and the overwhelming challenges of trying to have it all.

Paddington in Peru (2024)
PADDINGTON IN PERU: The Bear Goes South

Paddington is back! A full seven years after Paddington 2 won the Academy Award for…

The Coder: Tense, Tight, and Thrilling
The Coder: Tense, Tight, and Thrilling

One of the marks of a good short film is that it leaves you longing for more, and that’s the case with The Coder.

Despicable Me 4 review
DESPICABLE ME 4: Nothing New With The Gru Crew

I realized many years ago that Illumination’s animated films are all about gags over stories.…