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THE CONFESSION KILLER: A Nearly Incomprehensible “True” Story
THE CONFESSION KILLER: A Nearly Incomprehensible “True” Story

Netflix’s true crime mini-series The Confession Killer delivers detail after detail in rapid succession in exquisite fashion.

Video Dispatches: RICHARD JEWELL, HOT DOG, VALERIE, GEMS & Snipes
UNCUT GEMS: An Adrenaline-Filled Rollercoaster Ride

Uncut Gems is powerful, almost masterful filmmaking from Josh and Benny Safdie and features a career-best performance from Adam Sandler.

THE IRISHMAN: An Exercise In Master Filmmaking
THE IRISHMAN: An Exercise In Master Filmmaking

There are shades of the director’s previous work, but The Irishman is like an amalgamation after decades behind the lens.

KNIVES OUT: Rian Johnson's Suspenseful Lampoon of the 1%
KNIVES OUT: Rian Johnson’s Suspenseful Lampoon Of The 1%

For all its faults, Knives Out is a brisk and often engaging film that will provide audiences a moderately enjoyable ride.

THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD SEASON 2: A F***ing Solemn But Inessential Addition
THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD SEASON 2: A F***ing Solemn But Inessential Addition

Not as impactful or satisfying as its daring predecessor, The End of the F***ing World is not the end of the world, but it’s not a crucial send-off either.

AN ELEPHANT SITTING STILL: A Lyrical Tale Of Human Woe
AN ELEPHANT SITTING STILL: A Lyrical Tale Of Human Woe

An Elephant Sitting Still exudes so much elegance, frame precision and ingenuity that it is destined to have a place in cinema.

From Prince of the City to King of the World: Why 2006 was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year
From Prince Of The City To King Of The World: Why 2006 Was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year

Lorna Codrai looks at why 2006 was the most pivotal year of DiCaprio’s career, a year change him from a Prince to King of the World

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart
MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN: Overlong & Tedious, But With Style & Heart

Though not a fully-realized film, Motherless Brooklyn shows some promise, with an impressive neo-noir style and an admirable takeaway.

BLACK AND BLUE: Go On The Run With This Cop Drama
BLACK AND BLUE: Go On The Run With This Cop Drama

Black And Blue is a surprisingly engaging cop thriller; it has some stellar performances, confident direction, and a sharp story to boot.

THE LAUNDROMAT: Soderbergh's Scattered, Didactic Satire Of Global Wealth
THE LAUNDROMAT: Soderbergh’s Scattered, Didactic Satire Of Global Wealth

Steven Soderbergh is back with The Laundromat, a splashy, star-studded look at the world of obscene wealth and financial wrong-doing.

2019 Film Fest 919 Report 4: JOJO RABBIT, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN & THE REPORT
2019 Film Fest 919 Report 4: JOJO RABBIT, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN & THE REPORT

In his latest report from Film Fest 919, Josh Martin reviews Jojo Rabbit, Motherless Brooklyn and The Report.

Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2019: GLASS CABIN
Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2019: GLASS CABIN

Glass Cabin is a delectable little horror short reaching into the depths of the human mind, a mind that cannot be trusted.

FIRST LOVE: Miike Mayhem Strikes Again
FIRST LOVE: Miike Mayhem Strikes Again

Stylish, savage and supremely funny, First Love is the shock of adrenaline the action genre needs and deserves.

EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: An Ordinary But Affectionate Farewell
EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: An Ordinary But Affectionate Farewell

While it isn’t a terribly exciting conclusion to a richly-textured saga, it’s the little moments along the way that make El Camino a heartfelt final chapter in a great character’s story.

ARROW (S8E1) "Starling City": The Beginning Of The End
ARROW (S8E1) “Starling City”: The Beginning Of The End

Arrow has kicked off its final season with a mostly entertaining and emotionally engaging episode.