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THE VENTURE BROS. (S07E10): "The Saphrax Protocol"
THE VENTURE BROS. (S07E10): “The Saphrax Protocol”

The Venture Bros. episode 10 was an excellent episode that managed to wrap up a few seasons of plot while also opening up the future for Hank and the Monarch.

KILLER KATE!: A Horror Comedy Lacking In Both
KILLER KATE!: A Horror Comedy Lacking In Both

Killer Kate! is silly and toneless – although flawed, it may be the calling card for debut filmmaker Elliot Feld for more suitable projects to come.

THE FRONT RUNNER: Scandal on the Road to the White House
THE FRONT RUNNER: Scandal On The Road To The White House

When the USA is safely within the next Democratic term of office, expect The Front Runner to be looked back upon more fondly; it’s mightily enjoyable political entertainment.

AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN: Has a Unique Voice, But A Weak Ending
AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN: Has A Unique Voice, But A Weak Ending

An incredibly funny film, An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn is a wonderful example of a film that is able to be surreal, comic, and emotional – even if the ending is really very, very bad.

SHAMELESS "Face It, You're Gorgeous." (S9E6): Ian's Swan Song
SHAMELESS “Face It, You’re Gorgeous.” (S9E6): Ian’s Swan Song

After nine seasons, we say goodbye to one of the Gallaghers in what is easily the best episode of this season of Shameless thus far.

Film Fest 919: GREEN BOOK: Friendship & Prejudice On A Journey Through The Deep South
Film Fest 919: GREEN BOOK: Friendship & Prejudice On A Journey Through The Deep South

Green Book is cinematic comfort food, equipped with witty performances and the aura of social importance, yet undistinguishable from the tons of other polite Oscar dramas that came before it.

Anarchic Cinema: Jean Vigo's ZERO FOR CONDUCT
Anarchic Cinema: Jean Vigo’s ZERO FOR CONDUCT

On numerous conscious and subconscious levels, Jean Vigo’s Zero for Conduct is one of the most honest examinations of humanity and human society yet made in cinematic form. That is Anarchic Cinema.

Film Fest 919: THE FAVOURITE: Absurdity & Empathy Go To War In Yorgos Lanthimos' Latest
Film Fest 919: THE FAVOURITE: Absurdity & Empathy Go To War In Yorgos Lanthimos’ Latest

Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest is his first truly empathetic character study, aided by three powerhouse performances from Colman, Weisz and Stone.

HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes
HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes

In an age where horror options are plentiful this time of year, Hell Fest’s derivative thrills almost feel insultingly disappointing.

PRIVATE LIFE: A Bittersweet Portrait Of A Couple’s Pursuit Of Parenthood
PRIVATE LIFE: A Bittersweet Portrait Of A Couple’s Pursuit Of Parenthood

Private Life is a beautifully crafted study of two people who struggle to relinquish their desire to control and plan every element of their life.

MANIAC: Cary Fukunaga's Focused Psychedelic Comeback Infiltrates Your Mind
MANIAC: Cary Fukunaga’s Focused Psychedelic Comeback Infiltrates Your Mind

Expelling all mental illness, Maniac blends all conceivable genres and tones, in an unmistakably difficult balancing act set in an unknown retrofuturist timeline.

Once Upon A Fantasy: Lanthimos & Tarantino's Grand Delusions
NYFF Review: THE FAVOURITE: A Fascinating & Hilarious Character Study

With an infectious sense of humor and some wonderfully dynamic performances, The Favourite is a shining example of a filmmaker at the prime of his art.

THE VENTURE BROS. (S7E9): “The Forecast Manufacturer”
THE VENTURE BROS. (S7E9): “The Forecast Manufacturer”

And thus, we arrive at the fireworks factory. After a few episodes that were more…

SHAMELESS “Do Right, Vote White” (S9E4): The Polls Are Open
SHAMELESS “Do Right, Vote White” (S9E4): The Polls Are Open

“Do Right, Vote White!” marks Shameless’s 100th episode and it does so with the style we’ve become accustomed to.

SMALLFOOT: Hyperactive Animated Fable Is Strictly For Kids
SMALLFOOT: Hyperactive Animated Fable Is Strictly For Kids

Smallfoot is desperate to entertain its audience with musical numbers, visual gags, and rapid-fire dialogue without paying that same attention to character or stakes.