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FIRE WILL COME: It Certainly Does, But Little Else Follows
FIRE WILL COME: It Certainly Does, But Little Else Follows

Fire Will Come has the market cornered on the artistry, but for all its technical skill, it comes up short, both in length and in content.

SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL: Wahlberg & Peter Berg's Mediocre Reunion
SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL: Wahlberg & Peter Berg’s Mediocre Reunion

Spenser Confidential feels generic, tonally confused, and most importantly, the product of a workmanlike filmmaker clearly out of his element.

Homeland (S8E6): "Two Minutes": The Climb Continues
Homeland (S8E6): “Two Minutes”: The Climb Continues

Homeland brings the most quietly powerful episode so far this season, slowly moving up hill, hearts pounding as we anticipate the inevitable plunge.

Homeland (S8E5) "Chalk Two Down": Fact, Fiction & Everything in Between
Homeland (S8E5) “Chalk Two Down”: Fact, Fiction & Everything In Between

As we continue to see the tapestry come together throughout the next several weeks, one fact is inescapable: we’re in for a hell of a ride.

HUNTERS Season 1: Holocaust Revenge Fantasy Embraces Grindhouse
HUNTERS Season 1: Holocaust Revenge Fantasy Embraces Grindhouse

Well-acted, and relentlessly brutal, Hunters has the ability to garner more attention but falls short from being memorable.

THE LAST THING HE WANTED: Making Sense Of Netflix's Confounding Thriller
THE LAST THING HE WANTED: Making Sense Of Netflix’s Confounding Thriller

Despite an all-star cast of respectable and often captivating actors, The Last Thing He Wanted ultimately falls apart due to its convoluted storytelling.

Homeland (S8E4) "Chalk One Up": Heating Things Up For The "Prestige"
Homeland (S8E4) “Chalk One Up”: Heating Things Up For The “Prestige”

Stakes are suddenly higher than they’ve ever been, in Homeland’s latest outing: “Chalk One Up”.

THE WILD GOOSE LAKE: Bleak, Restrained & Sensuous Film Noir
THE WILD GOOSE LAKE: Bleak, Restrained & Sensuous Film Noir

The Wild Goose Lake’s glaring missteps aren’t enough to sink the film and its overall affect, which remains consistent and engaging throughout.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia Report 1: Two British Genre Filmmakers Make Their Debut
Fantastic Film Festival Australia Report 1: Two British Genre Filmmakers Make Their Debut

In his first report from Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020, Matthew Singleton reviews Saint Maud and A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life!

NARCOS: MEXICO SEASON 2: Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown
NARCOS: MEXICO SEASON 2: Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown

While Narcos: Mexico is a slightly different beast to its predecessor, it stays close to its roots, providing an incredibly stylish and engaging story with plenty of flair.

"When It's Not Your Turn" - Revisiting THE WIRE: Socioeconomics & Sanctioned Institutional Gangs
“When It’s Not Your Turn” – Revisiting THE WIRE: Socioeconomics & Sanctioned Institutional Gangs

A storyteller’s greatest responsibility is societal critique, and The Wire is a prime example of how to fulfill that role.

Homeland (S8E3) "False Friends": New Highs & New Lows
Homeland (S8E3) “False Friends”: New Highs & New Lows

In an episode that somehow pulls at the reigns while simultaneously cracking the whip, Homeland viewers are pulled back and forth between compelling choices and questionable ones.

THE WHISTLERS: Labyrinthine Crime Saga Is Stoic, Efficient & Strangely Poignant
THE WHISTLERS: Labyrinthine Crime Saga Is Stoic, Efficient & Strangely Poignant

Pivoting from steely resolve to emotional profundity, the brilliant evolution in its final moments cements The Whistlers as an unconventionally thoughtful experience.

Homeland (S8E2) "Catch And Release": An Explosive Escalation
Homeland (S8E2) “Catch And Release”: An Explosive Escalation

This episode of Homeland leaves us wondering if perhaps, the show may finally be coming to understand the responsibility in commenting on volatile real-world situations.

THE PATIENT MAN: 'Strangers on a Tram' and the Art of Revenge
THE PATIENT MAN: ‘Strangers On A Tram’ & The Art Of Revenge

The Patient Man is a well-constructed thriller which deserves to be seen not only on the strengths of its convictions, but also for what it aims to achieve.