drama

THE PLAINS: The Gifts Of Time And Choice
THE PLAINS: The Gifts Of Time And Choice

The Plains, in its supposed mundanity and ritual, gives us the gift of time to really take in the cinematic image.

SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS: Funny, Heartfelt And Real
SOMEWHERE IN QUEENS: Funny, Heartfelt And Real

Ray Romano’s directorial debut Somewhere in Queens is a heartfelt story about family and going too far to protect those we love.

QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY: Diabolical Friends Conquer Empires
QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY: Diabolical Friends Conquer Empires

Through each other’s sympathetic eyes, in this winning, queer coming-of-age tale that still feels in a category all its own, two lonely women become queens.

THE FIVE DEVILS: A Spell for the Senses
THE FIVE DEVILS: A Spell for the Senses

Weird, romantic, and undeniably powerful in spite of its imperfections, The Five Devils is a film that deserves your attention.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY: A Royally Elegant Love Story
QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY: A Royally Elegant Love Story

Queen Charlotte has delivered once more to the gentle viewer a love story that defies time, grounded in the epic love, devotion and command of a Queen.

Away From The Hype: 8 MILE
Away From The Hype: 8 MILE

Overall, 8 Mile is a very entertaining movie and its lead performance is still strong away from Eminem’s initial massive fame.

WINTER BOY: As Grey As A Rainy Winter's Day
WINTER BOY: As Grey As A Rainy Winter’s Day

Winter Boy would benefit a lot from leaning into its heartbreaking premise, but the tasteful melodrama is perhaps still considered too passé.

Interview With Composer Gene Back Of SHORTCOMINGS
Interview With Composer Gene Back Of SHORTCOMINGS

Wilson Kwong spoke with Gene Back, composer of Shortcomings!

iMORDECAI: A Charming Portrait Of Man You’ve Never Heard Of
iMORDECAI: A Charming Portrait Of Man You’ve Never Heard Of

iMordecai is a definite recommendation for those yearning for an earnest movie-watching experience.

DEAD RINGERS: Brilliantly Deadly
DEAD RINGERS: Brilliantly Deadly

Dead Ringers proves not only the power of the limited series but the ability to successfully remake a classic for a new age of viewers.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere
ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere

Despite what its title might suggest, Are You Lonesome Tonight isn’t maudlin and it certainly isn’t one which seeks desperately to impress.

TRENQUE LAUQUEN: Building a Mystery
TRENQUE LAUQUEN: Building A Mystery

A sprawling tale that crosses multiple genres, Trenque Lauquen is at its heart about a woman trying to find herself.

TO CATCH A KILLER: A Crime Thriller Not To Be Missed
TO CATCH A KILLER: A Crime Thriller Not To Be Missed

As much as these influences run through the core of the film, To Catch a Killer becomes a crime thriller all its own.

INSIDE: Willem Dafoe's Slow Spiral Into Madness
INSIDE: Willem Dafoe’s Slow Spiral Into Madness

Inside was one of those rare gems that I never expect to come across but when I do I like to scream about it from the rooftops.

HUMAN FLOWERS OF FLESH: Let The Current Carry You
HUMAN FLOWERS OF FLESH: Let The Current Carry You

Inventive and enchanting, once Wittman’s Human Flowers of Flesh takes hold it becomes clear what the film is.