drama

ZERO MOTIVATION: Women At War, Computer Games & Staple Guns
ZERO MOTIVATION: Women At War, Computer Games & Staple Guns

Talya Lavie’s Zero Motivation is simultaneously funny, serious, sentimental, sarcastic, slapstick, and totally unique.

IN THE SHADOW OF WOMEN: Stylish But Slight
IN THE SHADOW OF WOMEN: Stylish But Slight

In the Shadow of Women is alluring in its presentation, but ultimately doesn’t have much to say about infidelity and relationships.

A FAMILY MAN: A Life Changing Diagnosis
A FAMILY MAN: Gerard Butler’s Failed Attempt To Shed His Action Hero Image

Gerard Butler’s attempts to shake off his action hero image in A Family Man are commendable, but he is miscast in this saccharine drama.

AFTER LOVE: A Devastating Dissection Of A Marriage's End
AFTER LOVE: A Devastating Dissection Of A Marriage’s End

After Love thrusts you into the middle of a domestic war zone. Thanks to the claustrophobia and heightened tension, there are very few moments in the film that aren’t fraught with emotion; whether it be fury, devastation, or even, on occasion, love (or at least what’s left of it).

THIRD STAR: A Beautiful Ode To Hope & Despair
THIRD STAR: A Beautiful Ode To Hope & Despair

What makes Third Star special is its no-holds-barred approach to terminal illness, coupled with its magnificent cast and script.

TO THE BONE: No Hope Found
TO THE BONE: No Hope Found

To this survivor, To The Bone had the chance to inspire understanding of anorexia, but ended up being a disappointment.

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: Recreating The History & Grit Of West Coast Hip Hop
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: Recreating The History & Grit Of West Coast Hip Hop

Straight Outta Compton brilliantly displays the legendary gangster rap group N.W.A., and masterfully captures their world.

HAPPY HOUR: Modern Leisure
HAPPY HOUR: Leaves No Stone Unturned

Happy Hour excels in every way a narrative film can, leaving no stone unturned in its examination of different aspects of social life.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good

War for the Planet of the Apes is a must-see, visually stunning achievement and a satisfying addition to the series.

THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride
THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride

The Persian Connection is a bold, tense, and thrilling film, even if its thematic reach just exceeds its grasp.

DUNKIRK: Nolan's Most Ambitious Film To Date
DUNKIRK: Nolan’s Most Ambitious Film To Date

Christopher Nolan’s terrific anti-war film divorces itself from any political interpretations to bluntly show the horrors that unfolded at Dunkirk during World War II.

BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic
BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic

Body and Soul still stands as a marvelous example of the potent capabilities of film noir – that remains untarnished

THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You'd Expect
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You’d Expect

Though appearing to be another of those aging romantic dramas, The Country Doctor is instead refreshingly heartwarming and impactful.

SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag
SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag

Something Like Summer is an odd yet mostly satisfying mix of good and bad, with wasted moments but also bright themes that shine through.

Staff Inquiry: Girl Power - Our Favorite Heroines
Staff Inquiry: Girl Power – Our Favorite Heroines

Wonder Woman and Atomic Blonde have proven that women can have strong leading roles; here are more that show our favorite cinema heroines.