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Nimród Antal’s KONTROLL: The Kafkaesque Comic Nightmare Perfect For 2020
Nimród Antal’s KONTROLL: The Kafkaesque Comic Nightmare Perfect For 2020

Kontroll may be subterranea, but it should remind us to keep close watch over the politics of our own transition now.

DREAMLAND: Should Have Stayed In The Land Of Dreams
DREAMLAND: Should Have Stayed In The Land Of Dreams

An over the top, aimless blunder of foolery, Dreamland is remarkably disastrous yet instantly forgetful.

ONE FALSE MOVE: Exploring Race Through A Neo-Noir Filter
ONE FALSE MOVE: Exploring Race Through A Neo-Noir Filter

Of all the crime films to emerge from the 90s, Carl Franklin’s neo-noir masterpiece One False Move stands as one of the forgotten gems.

BLACK LIVES MATTER: Educating Society on the Severity of Systemic Racism Through Cinema
Black Lives Matter: Educating Society On The Severity Of Systemic Racism Through Cinema

Cinema is an incredible and invaluable tool for education, and we need it now more than ever.

Why Extracurricular Didn't Want Parental Guidance
Why Netflix’s Extracurricular Didn’t Want Parental Guidance

The absence of parental guidance through the strategic use of antithesis allows Extracurricular to hold its characters accountable for their mistakes.

TIGER KING and the Failures of Sensationalism
TIGER KING & The Failures Of Sensationalism

While Tiger King is comfort food for a troubling time, we must challenge ourselves to seek out more selective comfort.

BOSCH SEASON 6: Consistently One Of The Best Shows On TV
BOSCH SEASON 6: Consistently One Of The Best Shows On TV

Bosch is an impressively crafted ensemble show with a wealth of excellent actors that make for an impressive consistency over its six-season run.

THE LOVEBIRDS: I Think We Should See Other People
THE LOVEBIRDS: I Think We Should See Other People

At the end of the day, The Lovebirds feels like a bad first date. You go in full of hope and a mind for flirting and fun and leave without a meaningful connection.

No Sympathy For The Shooter: Contrasting TARGETS (1968) & JOKER (2019) In An Era Of Mass Shootings
No Sympathy For The Shooter: Contrasting TARGETS (1968) & JOKER (2019) In An Era Of Mass Shootings

As we reflect on this modern phenomenon and our fear of it in film, we must be careful not to make the same errors as the media has made in covering mass shootings.

PALINDROME: An Intriguing But Frustrating Misfire
PALINDROME: An Intriguing But Frustrating Misfire

Marcus Flemmings’ new feature Palindrome eludes narrative convention just as much as it eludes thematic coherence.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM: Spades for Veins
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM: Spades For Veins

The Man with the Golden Arm’s outlawed aesthetic and spirit make it a tangible and lasting achievement.

CAPONE: How the Mighty Have Fallen
CAPONE: How The Mighty Have Fallen

Unfocused to the core, Capone will leave viewers with more questions than answers.

The Madness Of Patrick Bateman: How AMERICAN PSYCHO Redefined The Horror Villain
The Madness Of Patrick Bateman: How AMERICAN PSYCHO Redefined The Horror Villain

Patrick Bateman represents the horrors of addiction, hedonism, narcissism and greed – and with a dose of humour, he’s a character that remains ingrained in our pop culture landscape.

SÉRIE NOIRE: A Prime Showcase for Patrick Dewaere
SÉRIE NOIRE: A Prime Showcase For Patrick Dewaere

A satisfying slice of sleaze served up on celluloid, Série Noire is a deliciously good watch.

HOMELAND (S8E12) “Prisoners Of War”: Riding Off Into the Sunset... Of Civilization
HOMELAND (S8E12) “Prisoners Of War”: Riding Off Into the Sunset… Of Civilization

After eight stellar seasons, Showtime’s Homeland has finally come to an end. Prisoners of War…