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The Impossible Fidelity Of Emily Dickinson’s Biopics

We delve into two recent biopics about Emily Dickinson, A Quiet Passion and Wild Nights With Emily, examining which seems to show more truth about the legendary poet.

THE HUSTLE: Gender-Swapped Remake Is A Fruitless Con
THE HUSTLE: Gender-Swapped Remake Is A Fruitless Con

The Hustle is a female-driven remake that features two household names – it may look appealing, but don’t let it deceive you – it’s a con job in itself.

Independent Filmmaker Monique Sorgen Is SORRY NOT SORRY

We were able to speak with Monique Sorgen, writer and director of the independent short film Sorry Not Sorry.

DIAMANTINO: Forrest Gump meets Brexit
DIAMANTINO: Forrest Gump Meets Brexit

Diamantino is too insufferably quirky to offer any meaningful statement on the socio-political issues it references.

UGLYDOLLS: Muddled Message In Bland Animation

Where Toy Story found something deeply moving in a tale of toys, UglyDolls comes crashing down with all the moral engagement of a 1980s animated PSA.

ABOUT A DONKEY: A Modest But Moving Film
ABOUT A DONKEY: A Modest But Moving Film

About a Donkey embraces its identity, and allows its viewers to grasp this, but also infuses their own personal experiences within these character’s journeys.

BOOKSMART: Olivia Wilde Aces Her Directorial Debut

Booksmart isn’t just a hilarious high school movie; it serves as a necessary reminder to rethink our initial judgments of people and actually try to get to know them instead.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: BLOW THE MAN DOWN
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Review: BLOW THE MAN DOWN

Screening at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival as part of the U.S. Narrative Competition, Blow…

Tribeca 2019: Interview With COME TO DADDY Director Ant Thompson & Stars Elijah Wood & Stephen McHattie
Tribeca 2019: Interview With COME TO DADDY Director Ant Timpson & Stars Elijah Wood & Stephen McHattie

We were able to sit down with director Ant Timpson, and stars Elijah Wood and Stephen McHattie to discuss their new and wild film Come To Daddy.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019: “Life Is Comedy And Life Is Drama, And Often At The Same Time.” Interview with Matt Ratner, Director Of STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN
Tribeca Film Festival 2019: “Life Is Comedy And Life Is Drama, And Often At The Same Time.” Interview with Matt Ratner, Director Of STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN

We were able to talk to Matt Ratner, director of the comedy Standing Up, Falling Down, featuring the iconic Billy Crystal.

NON-FICTION: Assayas’ Delightful Palate Cleanser
NON-FICTION: Assayas’ Delightful Palate Cleanser

Even if Non-Fiction doesn’t end up being a revelatory film in Assayas’ catalogue, it’s never uncompelling.

AVENGERS: ENDGAME: A Proper Farewell

Avengers: Endgame was three hours of time-altering fights, blood, promises made, promises kept, and death – all culminating in a spectacular end to a decade’s worth of beloved movies.

LITTLE: Marsai Martin Is Destined To Be A Star
LITTLE: Marsai Martin Is Destined To Be A Star

Despite the great performances by the three leads, Little suffers from a predictable plot and basic jokes.

WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY: Poetry Most Comedic & Steamy

There’s a refreshing nature in Wild Nights With Emily to how Madeleine Olnek gives Dickinson a certain dignity while embracing her truths that were buried in her work.

TOP END WEDDING: Rom-Com Reflections
TOP END WEDDING: Rom-Com Reflections

Top End Wedding is filled with all the romcom tropes and cliches you expect, but Wayne Blair’s film manages to sell this spin on the formula.