drama

THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy of Ours
THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy Of Ours

Rather than through narration and a remembrance of mafia life, The Traitor dispels the myths of cosa nostra through testimony and the post-mafia life of Buscetta.

Sundance 2020: THE KILLING OF TWO LOVERS
Sundance 2020: THE KILLING OF TWO LOVERS

The Killing of Two Lovers ineptly attempts to depict a man navigating the various extremes of modern manhood.

THE TURNING: A Scary Amount of Wasted Potential
THE TURNING: A Scary Amount Of Wasted Potential

The last few years have come with a slew of fantastic horror films, and unfortunately The Turning does not fall into that category.

THE L WORD: GENERATION Q Season 1: Exploring Taboos & Difficulties Of The LGBTQ+ Community
THE L WORD: GENERATION Q Season 1: Exploring Taboos & Difficulties Of The LGBTQ+ Community

Showtime answered the pleas of many – the return of Alice, Bette, and Shane alongside new, engaging characters graced the small screens in the sequel, The L Word: Generation Q.

Sundance 2020: NINE DAYS:

Nine Days is Brazilian director Edson Oda’s feature debut, and he is off to an amazing start with this beautiful, meditative film.

LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare
LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare

Beyond its clear feats for being a feature debut, Les Misérables is an urgent urban masterpiece.

DRACULA: A Dribbling, Messy Monster of a Miniseries
DRACULA: A Dribbling, Messy Monster Of A Miniseries

Despite its modern horror settings, there’s little to sustain anyone who dares dig their teeth into this limp and pale take on the character.

LA BAMBA: The Rise Of Ritchie Valens
LA BAMBA: The Rise Of Ritchie Valens

La Bamba is a well-versed depiction of Ritchie Valens’ life and it is evident a tremendous amount of care was put into the production of this film.

HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests
HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests

Minhal Baig marries an American indie aesthetic with a uniquely immigrant narrative for something fresh, vital and worthwhile.

SEX EDUCATION Season 2: Still Sexy & Charming But Less Progressive
SEX EDUCATION Season 2: Still Sexy & Charming But Less Progressive

While the performances, production, and humor remain top-notch, Sex Education season two is a regressive step compared to its revolutionary first season.

WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing
WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing

Like the pulse of life, in Waves, there are times to laugh, to cry, to mourn, to smile and to hope. And the biggest weapon we wield is the capacity to forgive and persevere.

IP MAN 4 THE FINALE: A Lackluster End To A Once Great Franchise
IP MAN 4 THE FINALE: A Lackluster End To A Once Great Franchise

Sadly, it’s hard to call this final chapter of the Ip Man saga a successful piece of filmmaking.

TROOP ZERO: A Love Letter To The Misfits
TROOP ZERO: A Love Letter To The Misfits

Troop Zero is a feel-good film in every sense of the word and it is the hope of this critic that people find and cherish this film.

UNDERWATER: Sunk By Familiarity
UNDERWATER: Sunk By Familiarity

Underwater isn’t an outright disaster, but it’s not a diamond in the rough, either.

MOB TOWN: A Film That Doesn't Live Up To Its Title Or Premise
MOB TOWN: Doesn’t Live Up To Its Title Or Premise

Though featuring actors and events you’ve seen before, Mob Town should have been left on the shelves.