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MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman
MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman

Whilst it has many problems, Maya Dardel is a prickly, contentious and fascinating film that knows with absolute certainty what it is.

UNA: Confronting A Painful Past
UNA: Confronting A Painful & Unforgettable Past

Expertly performed by the dynamic duo of Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una proves to be a searing – though discomfiting – watch.

TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom
TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom

Tom of Finland feels like two disparate films brought together, and only Pekka Strang’s strong performance saves it from being a total wash.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement
A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement

The Chilean drama A Fantastic Woman beautifully captures the story of a transgender woman, who is brought to exquisite life by Daniela Vega.

THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES: Remember When Adam Sandler Was This Good?

The Meyerowitz Stories may be a typical satire for Noah Baumbach, but the character of Danny, warmly played by Adam Sandler, helps to raise it.

EGG: An Absurdist Take On The Ordinary

Alice Trueman’s Egg is a beautifully shot and scored comedy, mixing both the relatable and the absurd in a uniquely engaging way.

THE BACHELORS: A Thoughtful, Timely Gem That Normalizes Mental Health Treatment
THE BACHELORS: A Thoughtful, Timely Gem That Normalizes Mental Health Treatment

The Bachelors is a scarcity of a film, one that transcends several genres to create an affecting orotundity through its singular voice.

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: An Eye-Opening Tribute Uncovers Disturbing Facts
GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: An Eye-Opening Tribute Uncovers Disturbing Facts

Goodbye Christopher Robin has some redeeming value to it, but it is ultimately too painful for people who love Winnie the Pooh.

OUR SOULS AT NIGHT: A Bittersweet Look at Love and Loneliness
OUR SOULS AT NIGHT: A Bittersweet Look At Love & Loneliness

Our Souls at Night an important reminder that there are still plenty of stories worth telling in the twilight years of one’s life.

REBEL IN THE RYE: An Ambitious Yet Chaotic Biopic
REBEL IN THE RYE: An Ambitious Yet Chaotic Biopic

Rebel in the Rye is interesting when looked at from a writer’s perspective, but unfortunately doesn’t work as a cohesive biopic.

THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US: It’s Hard To Fall In Love With This Adventure
THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US: It’s Hard To Fall In Love With This Adventure

The Mountain Between Us, a tale of two strangers (and a charming dog) who find…

BATTLE OF THE SEXES: An Empowering & All-Too-Timely True Story
BATTLE OF THE SEXES: An Empowering & All-Too-Timely True Story

Emma Stone shines as tennis player Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes, which reminds us of how little progress we’ve made since the 70s.

WALKING OUT: Bomer & Wiggins Commit To A Simplistic Script With Vast Depth
WALKING OUT: Bomer & Wiggins Commit To A Simplistic Script With Vast Depth

Walking Out, by the Smith twins, is an unrelenting and beautifully shot story of a father and son surviving in the brutal Montana wilderness.

DAPHNE: A Sublime Study of Character
DAPHNE: A Sublime Study Of Character

Daphne is a more of a character study than a film whose design cleverly portraying a layered and complex character rarely see on screen.

FLATLINERS: Some Things Should Stay in the 90s
FLATLINERS: Some Things Should Stay In The 90s

Flatliners is a terrible remake of an already bad movie, whose basis is genuinely interesting but the vision poorly conceived.