drama

NINA: Messy Yet Compelling Slice of Polish Cinema
NINA: Messy Yet Compelling Slice Of Polish Cinema

Dynamic turns from its two stars and an intriguing relationship at its core makes Nina watchable, if occasionaly frustrating elsewhere.

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 4: MONOS, BEDLAM, PAHOKEE, THEM THAT FOLLOW, & MOONLIGHT SONATA: DEAFNESS IN THREE MOVEMENTS
Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 5: MONOS, BEDLAM, PAHOKEE, THEM THAT FOLLOW, & MOONLIGHT SONATA: DEAFNESS IN THREE MOVEMENTS

In our fifth report from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, we cover Apollo 11, Ms. Purple, Always in Season and The Disappearance of My Mother.

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 4: VELVET BUZZSAW, THE REPORT, & THE WOLF HOUR
Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 4: VELVET BUZZSAW, THE REPORT, & THE WOLF HOUR

My next report from Sundance 2019 finds the festival really hitting its stride. An artsy…

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 3: THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO, EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE, & THE MAGIC LIFE OF V

Our next report from Sundance includes a drama set in San Francisco, a biopic about Ted Bundy, and a documentary about LARPing.

SERENITY: Baffling, Outrageous, But Excitingly Original Nonetheless
SERENITY: Baffling, Outrageous, But Excitingly Original Nonetheless

Serenity is a little bit genius, a little bit of a mess, but at the very least it is something interesting, and it commits to itself and its choices.

2018 Live-Action Shorts: 5 Shorts Break Hearts On Their Way To The Top
2018 Live-Action Shorts: 5 Shorts Break Hearts On Their Way To The Top

I With awards season in full swing, I had the opportunity to watch five live-action short films…

THEN CAME YOU: Sweet Teen Tale Lacks Originality
THEN CAME YOU: Sweet Teen Tale Lacks Originality

Then Came You doesn’t break new ground, but Asa Butterfield and Maisie Williams have the film bursting with such a youthful energy that it’s hard to not at least enjoy the show.

THE VANISHING: A Slow, Occasionally Tense Exercise on Atmosphere
THE VANISHING: A Slow, Occasionally Tense Exercise On Atmosphere

Despite its eclectic performances, The Vanishing is a snail-paced buildup to real action and suspense that doesn’t have enough substance to give the narrative some weight.

CRYSTAL SWAN: A Charming If Downtrodden Tale Of Seeking The American Dream In Post-Soviet Belarus
CRYSTAL SWAN: A Charming If Downtrodden Tale Of Seeking The American Dream In Post-Soviet Belarus

Crystal Swan is about the murky foundation that the American Dream is built on, but the persistence it instills on those who are willing to fight for it.

IMPETUS: Ambitious Hybrid On Loss & Letting Go
IMPETUS: Ambitious Hybrid On Loss & Letting Go

Impetus is a film for those dedicated to the filmmaking craft, and the unconventional ways it can be molded to create unique means of storytelling.

THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK: Militia Men Stuck In A Who-Dun-It
THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK: Militia Men Stuck In A Who-Dun-It

The Standoff at Sparrow Creek is a shadowy, overly serious affair, and every element of its narrative and craft reflects the film’s white-knuckle grip.

ON THE BASIS OF SEX: A By-The-Numbers Biopic That Services A Very Specific And Unaware Crowd
ON THE BASIS OF SEX: A By-The-Numbers Biopic

On the Basis of Sex is not likely to plant the seed of determination in the next RBG, as they don’t need pop feminist representations of even the most laudable of figures.

GLASS: A Grossly Disappointing Superhero Film
GLASS: A Grossly Disappointing Superhero Film

Glass may have been a film nineteen years in the making, but it feels superfluous and incredibly out of touch in a world littered with superhero films.

Interview With Melissa B. Miller Costanzo Director Of ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS: On Making A Contemporary Film With Nostalgic Roots
Interview With Melissa B. Miller Costanzo, Director Of ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS: On Making A Contemporary Film With Nostalgic Roots

We spoke with director Melissa B. Miller Costanzo about her new film All These Small Moments, and what inspired her to create this unique adolescent drama.

Hurry Slowly: A Low Stakes Slice of Life for a Fast-Paced World
HURRY SLOWLY: A Low Stakes Slice Of Life For A Fast-Paced World

The Norwegian drama Hurry Slowly is a peaceful, slow paced family drama which remains inviting despite its low narrative stakes.