drama

REALITY: An Underrated Gem
REALITY: An Underrated Gem

Had Reality been released today, it likely would have attracted more eyeballs to what is truly a fascinating film.

THE PROMISED LAND: An Old-Fashioned Historical Epic
THE PROMISED LAND: An Old-Fashioned Historical Epic

By the final image of The Promised Land, we’ve been taken on an epic adventure, and in our heart of hearts, we are sated by the sweep of it all.

CLUB ZERO: A Satisfying Serving Of Satire
CLUB ZERO: A Satisfying Serving Of Satire

Club Zero is often disturbing and always engaging, but it’s certainly not for everyone.

Glasgow Film Festival 2024: ORIGIN
Glasgow Film Festival 2024: ORIGIN

Origin is an incredible, and powerful, insight into a theory of human behaviour that is both fascinating and troubling.

Glasgow Film Festival 2024: THE BURNING SEASON
Glasgow Film Festival 2024: THE BURNING SEASON

The Burning Season is an intricately told story of secrets, guilt, and lust, anchored by great chemistry between its co-stars, and a satisfying script.

THE MOVIE EMPEROR: A Delightful Satire For A Perfect Andy Lau
THE MOVIE EMPEROR: A Delightful Satire For A Perfect Andy Lau

The Movie Emperor spawns one of Andy Lau’s most interesting performances in recent years.

SEAGRASS: A Story of Japanese Identity and Collective History
SEAGRASS: A Story of Japanese Identity and Collective History

I’m thankful for Seagrass because I’ve rarely felt so understood by a movie even as there are always more stories to tell.

SHAYDA: A Declaration of Independence
SHAYDA: A Declaration of Independence

A touching portrait of personal resistance in the face of violence and repression, Shayda is a standout debut.

NO WAY UP: Sunk With No Hope
NO WAY UP: Sunk With No Hope

No Way Up still retains the entertainment factor, no matter its predictability and overarching absurdity.

BLEEDING LOVE: Road Trip To Recovery
BLEEDING LOVE: Road Trip To Recovery

The investment of Bleeding Love sneaks up on you delivering a deeply cathartic conclusion.

THE IRON CLAW: A Tragic Tale Of Wrestling Royalty
THE IRON CLAW: A Tragic Tale Of Wrestling Royalty

Durkin’s moving, muscular tale will astound and captivate you, and is unlikely to leave a dry eye in the house. The Iron Claw is a spectacular triumph.

Horrific Inquiry: LET ME IN (2010)

For this Horrific Inquiry we take a look at 2010’s vampiric Let Me In.

THE BREAKING ICE: Gliding Along With Directionless Youth
THE BREAKING ICE: Gliding Along With Directionless Youth

Every time The Breaking Ice seems to be on the brink of shattering, it glides.

FLOAT: Grab A Life Preserver
FLOAT: Grab A Life Preserver

Float loses much of its authenticity and charm in the lackluster filler and predictability, drowning with no chance of rescue.

Slamdance Film Festival 2024: Interview With Star/Writer/Director Of LOOK AT ME Taylor Olson
Slamdance Film Festival 2024: Interview With Star/Writer/Director Of LOOK AT ME Taylor Olson

Kristy Strouse spoke with writer, director and star of Look At Me his journey from the film’s beginning to its fruition, a shared love for There Will Be Blood, and much more!