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CASTLE IN THE GROUND: An Effective, But Muddled Drama
CASTLE IN THE GROUND: An Effective, But Muddled Drama

Castle In The Ground is undeniably effective in its portrayal of the opioid crisis, but loses itself in its hopeless narrative. Maria Lattila reviews.

OZARK SEASON 3: The Byrdes Dig Themselves Deeper In Stellar Return
OZARK SEASON 3: The Byrdes Dig Themselves Deeper In Stellar Return

In Ozark season 3, the direction, writing, performances and tense, foreboding atmosphere continue to be stellar and highly immersive while these characters continue to grow and evolve for the show’s betterment.

THE WAVE: A Mixed Trip
THE WAVE: A Mixed Trip

Featuring a solid turn from Justin Long, The Wave is a delightfully different drug comedy.

THE GENTLEMEN: Guy Ritchie's Return to Form
THE GENTLEMEN: Guy Ritchie’s Return To Form

A cheeky, old-fashioned return to form, The Gentlemen arrives at the right time in Guy Ritchie’s career.

EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: An Ordinary But Affectionate Farewell
EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE: An Ordinary But Affectionate Farewell

While it isn’t a terribly exciting conclusion to a richly-textured saga, it’s the little moments along the way that make El Camino a heartfelt final chapter in a great character’s story.

Fantastic Fest 2019: Takashi Miike Gets The Job Done In FIRST LOVE
Fantastic Fest 2019: Takashi Miike Gets The Job Done In FIRST LOVE

First Love mixes and matches generic elements freely and playfully, making it impossible to pin down into one category.

TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale of Childhood Lost And Found
TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale Of Childhood Lost & Found

Tigers Are Not Afraid is a standout film beneath the phantasmagorical flourishes is a story that is all too grounded in reality.

CUBBY: Quirky Coming of Age Film Gets Lost In Its Narrative
CUBBY: Quirky Coming of Age Film Gets Lost In Its Narrative

While it’s set up with a poignant perspectives, Cubby fails to provide an introspective look into loss and growth.

DOGMAN: In The Moral Fog
DOGMAN: In The Moral Fog

Matteo Garrone is arguably one of the most talented filmmakers working today. He is certainly,…

LOST CHILD: Folktale Thriller Is Stretched Out & Saccharine

Lost Child has an unquestionably compelling foundation, but it becomes too drenched in its own sentimental messaging.

DIANE: A Sluggish Study Of Servitude

Kent Jones’ Diane struggles to define itself as something more than an average, albeit thoughtful, indie film.

The Genre-Busting Power Of BIRDS OF PASSAGE
The Genre-Busting Power Of BIRDS OF PASSAGE

Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego’s Birds of Passage takes us to the Guajira Peninsula, a…

Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad
Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad

In the first part of Trash Caviar in which Julian Rosenthal inspects the finest of trash, he recalls Nicolas Cage’s off-the-wall character in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

CAT STICKS: A Poignant And Progressive Feature
CAT STICKS: A Poignant & Progressive Feature

With a strikingly effective energy of both heart and strident bitterness, Cat Sticks like the disease of addiction itself is conveyed in a wise and endearing manner.

BRAID: A Repugnant Psychedelic Horror Show
BRAID: A Repugnant Psychedelic Horror Show

Although the film ultimately posits that there is far more going on than meets the eye, Braid has more than outworn its welcome.