drama

THE PIRATES OF SOMALIA: Deftly Jettisons Stereotypes For An Essential Viewing
THE PIRATES OF SOMALIA: Deftly Jettisons Stereotypes For An Essential Viewing

The Pirates of Somalia is a fantastic adaptation of its non-fiction source material, including a commendable performance from Evan Peters.

ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.: Dan Gilroy Takes a Sharp Shift in Tone
ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.: Dan Gilroy Takes A Sharp Shift In Tone

Roman J. Israel, Esq. may be disappointing after Gilroy’s Nightcrawler, yet it still has a few positives, such as Washington’s performance.

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME: Of Bright & Beautiful Summer Days
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME: Of Bright & Beautiful Summer Days

Call Me by Your Name shines for its potency and lyricism, delving with an effortless thrall into the lives of two men who are forever changed.

When Film Gets Personal: An Interview With Victoria Negri, Director Of GOLD STAR
When Film Gets Personal: An Interview With Victoria Negri, Director Of GOLD STAR

We were able to talk with Victoria Negri, director of the drama Gold Star starring Robert Vaughn and Catherine Curtin.

WONDER: Prudent, Sincere & Perspicaciously Polycentric
WONDER: Prudent, Sincere & Perspicaciously Polycentric

With verisimilitude, outstanding acting from its central and supporting cast, and sentient multifaceted perspectives, Wonder succeeds.

THE POST: An Unexpected Spielberg Disappointment
THE POST: An Unexpected Spielberg Disappointment

The Post is less than the sum of its parts; an effectively directed and acted film, but its most dramatic story is left in the margins.

EKAJ: A Young Story That Needs to Grow
EKAJ: A Young Story That Needs to Grow

Ekaj captures the reality of LBGTQ youth that find themselves discarded by life. When their…

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK: Faux Originality Through Recycled Concepts
THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK: Faux Originality Through Recycled Concepts

The Only Living Boy in New York is a competently directed film pulled down by a mediocre script and relying too heavily on melodrama.

CHAMELEON: Standing Out For The Wrong Reasons
CHAMELEON: Standing Out For The Wrong Reasons

Chilean film Chameleon depicts horrific sexual abuse of women, and doesn’t do enough to redeem itself; it is nothing but exploitative.

Beginner's Guide: Paul Verhoeven
Beginner’s Guide: Paul Verhoeven, Director

Paul Verhoeven is a distinguished director in the cinematic world of the past few decades; here is a rundown of his career.

Queerly Ever After 3: PRINCESS CYD (2017)
PRINCESS CYD: A Quiet Masterpiece

Princess Cyd is a low-key marvel; a warm-hearted examination of the ways that we relate to one another whilst dealing with our differences.

CROOKED HOUSE: Christie Goes Postmodern
CROOKED HOUSE: Christie Goes Postmodern

Crooked House was one of Agatha Christie’s best novels- so it’s a treat to finally see this subversive work translated to the big screen.

HAPPY END: Michael Haneke Turns to Self Parody in this Underwhelming Family Drama
HAPPY END: Michael Haneke Turns To Self Parody In This Underwhelming Family Drama

Happy End is a disappointing effort by Michael Haneke, displaying almost none of his visual appeal, prominent themes, or strong performances.

WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess
WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess

With a weak and unfocused plot, Todd Haynes’s Wonderstruck feels like a love letter that isn’t quite sure who it’s addressing.

WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel
WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel

Wonder may have all the trappings of passable family-friendly fare, but it is jumbled, unfocused, and far too unbelievably sappy.