drama

ADULT LIFE SKILLS: Another Showcase for Jodie Whittaker’s Unique Charm
ADULT LIFE SKILLS: Another Showcase For Jodie Whittaker’s Unique Charm

Adult Life Skills is a poignant examination of a young woman whose growth has been stunted by grief, carried by Jodie Whittaker’s charming performance.

AND BREATHE NORMALLY: An Intelligent, Low-key Drama
AND BREATHE NORMALLY: An Intelligent, Low-key Drama

A film that is extremely competently made, it’s easy to understand why And Breathe Normally was praised so highly at Sundance

BREXIT: THE UNCIVIL WAR: Unfocused Depiction Of The Campaign That Divided Britain
BREXIT: THE UNCIVIL WAR: Unfocused Depiction Of The Campaign That Divided Britain

Brexit: The Uncivil War tells you nothing you wouldn’t already know from almost three years of news coverage and counting.

Lumos: The power and influence of the HARRY POTTER generation
Lumos: The Political Power & Influence Of The HARRY POTTER Generation

A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.

ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS: A Tender Coming-Of-Age Dramedy
ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS: A Tender Coming-Of-Age Dramedy

Writer/director Melissa B. Miller Costanzo’s feature debut touches on the complex nature of relationships with a stunning visual eye, resulting in a thought-provoking journey into the ill-defined nature of transitioning into adulthood.

THE UPSIDE: Not A Lot Of It

The Upside is occasionally funny and charming, but mostly wastes the talent of those involved, becoming a lackluster remake of the French film.

TEHRAN TABOO: A Courageous And Sympathetic Exploration of Inequality In Contemporary Iran
TEHRAN TABOO: A Sympathetic Exploration Of Inequality In Contemporary Iran

Rotoscoping hasn’t really been used in this way before. True, this feature from German-Iranian animator…

THE ASPERN PAPERS: Devoid Of Suspense Or Intrigue
THE ASPERN PAPERS: Devoid Of Suspense Or Intrigue

Much like the eponymous letters, The Aspern Papers is not worth divulging the contents of and would be better off remaining a secret.

STORM BOY: A Flash From the Past
STORM BOY: A Flash From The Past

Storm Boy, an adaptation of a beloved 70’s Australian children’s book, succumbs to the powers of its own nostalgia.

The Importance of Comedy: The Connections between MONSTERS INC and SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS
The Importance Of Comedy: The Connections Between MONSTERS INC & SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS

Sullivan’s Travels may not quickly come to mind when watching Monsters, Inc., but after examining both films, there is a connection in not only their themes but their structures as well.

GIRL: An Irresponsible Drama Which Could Harm Transgender Viewers
GIRL: An Irresponsible Drama Which Could Harm Transgender Viewers

Lukas Dhont’s directorial debut, Girl, is one of the year’s most irresponsible films, and could have a negative impact on younger trans viewers.

MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS Season 2: As Bingeable As Ever
MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS Season 2: As Bingeable As Ever

For viewers tired of the gloom and doom of most superhero TV series, Marvel’s Runaways is more than worth escaping to.

SPEED KILLS: John Travolta on Snooze Control
SPEED KILLS: John Travolta On Snooze Control

While not quite as offensive as Gotti, Speed Kills is just as disposable, with Travolta yet again starring in an incompetent and unimaginative feature.

RUST CREEK: A Tense, Effectively Executed Survival Thriller
RUST CREEK: A Tense, Effectively Executed Survival Thriller

Anchored by a strong performance from Hermione Corfield, Rust Creek is a deceptively layered thriller that touches upon the horror in being a woman.

STATE LIKE SLEEP: Slick But Ultimately Flat Noir
STATE LIKE SLEEP: Slick But Ultimately Flat Noir

As a narrative dive into the complexities of grief, State Like Sleep grazes the surface but doesn’t commit.