drama

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

The Best Edit In DON'T LOOK UP
The Best Edit In DON’T LOOK UP

Good editing or not, Corwin’s impressive, ambitious work in Don’t Look Up is at least highly expressionistic and motivated.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World

With artistic interpretation, it finds the perfect balance of suspense, intrigue, and cliffhangers to make you want to come back for more.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.

SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR
SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR

In the latest report from SXSW 2022, Kevin L. Lee reviews two supernatural features: Jethica and The Cellar!

BELFAST: A Film With Heart
BELFAST: A Film With Heart

Belfast is a film that will creep into the recesses of your mind, its upbeat music and deeply rooted examination of family and the journey unforgettable.

SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama
SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama

Superior is not without its flaws, and it wears its influences on its sleeve almost to a fault, but it’s still a worthwhile watch.

THE DROPOUT (S1E5) "Flower of Life: The Alchemy of Morality And Intimidation
THE DROPOUT (S1E5) “Flower of Life: The Alchemy of Morality And Intimidation

The Dropout delivers its deepest sense of grief and morality in the face of scandal within “Flower of Life”, giving the chance to fulfill Ian’s story.

SXSW 2022, Report 2: A VANISHING FOG, SOFT & QUIET, THE LOCUST
SXSW 2022, Report 2: A VANISHING FOG, SOFT & QUIET, THE LOCUST

With her second report from this year’s SXSW Kristy Strouse covers A Vanishing Fog, Soft & Quiet and The Locust!

THE DROPOUT (S1E4) “White Old Men”: The Illusion Elite
THE DROPOUT (S1E4) “White Old Men”: The Illusion Elite

While this episode still drags its feet a bit, it is an intense thrill ride that sets a strong foundation of intrigue for future episodes.

PAM & TOMMY (S1E8) "Seattle": All Things Must End
PAM & TOMMY (S1E8) “Seattle”: All Things Must End

Pam & Tommy ends on seemingly hopeful note, one that is tainted by the knowledge of the future, as well as a new understanding of the scandal.

VIVE L'AMOUR: Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely
VIVE L’AMOUR: Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely

Vive L’Amour is one of the best and brightest examples of this; it’s never looked better to feel so alone.

THE DROPOUT (S1 E1-3): Drops Your Attention
THE DROPOUT (S1 E1-3): Drops Your Attention

While Amanda Seyfried delivers a strong performance, it is not enough to keep audiences hooked in the first three episodes of the new series, The Dropout.