comedy
Suburbicon is a somewhat effective thriller that unfortunately squanders its potential at being a deeper film about racial tension.
A reworking of The Little Mermaid, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s The Lure is quite a unique and often spectacular cinematic treat.
Despite some flaws, Suburbicon is still a riot of a good time, poking fun at the inherent obscurity of the American Dream in a unique way.
Evil Dead 2 succeeds in finding the twisted humor within the horror genre and makes the film a memorable exercise of cartoonish entertainment.
Though not every element of The Square works, and frequently gets heavy-handed, it’s hard not to appreciate Ruben Östlund’s sense of humor.
Magic Mike XXL is a film that, while fun and sexy, also doesn’t shy away from greater themes like religious symbolism and imagery.
Brad’s Status is a film about social media that is bolstered by its performances, but ultimately it is not particularly memorable.
Suck It Up admirably attempts to tell a story with flawed women at its centre, yet sadly falls back on clichés and stereotypes at every turn.
Happy Death Day is a fun slasher film that likens back to the slasher days of old, albeit with a Groundhog Day twist.
While neither boring or a laugh-riot, Crash Pad is a perfectly fine and forgettable way to pass ninety minutes.
The Meyerowitz Stories may be a typical satire for Noah Baumbach, but the character of Danny, warmly played by Adam Sandler, helps to raise it.
Alice Trueman’s Egg is a beautifully shot and scored comedy, mixing both the relatable and the absurd in a uniquely engaging way.
The Bachelors is a scarcity of a film, one that transcends several genres to create an affecting orotundity through its singular voice.
Harold Lloyd is among the great silent comedians, and his work, which also spans into talkies, should speak for itself.
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote
The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.