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RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: A Sequel That Buffers

Whereas kids might dismiss Ralph Breaks the Internet’s flaws for an uplifting swirl of inconsequential sugary adventure, adults might be hard-pressed in their quest to find nutritional value.

THE GRINCH: An Idea That’s More Wonderful Than Awful

Was The Grinch necessary? Absolutely not. Sure, there’s some filler. Sure, there’s some cringe. But the quantity of them was not enough to impinge.

"I really want it to be accessible to a wider audience because I think it's an important conversation." Interview with Director, Writer and Star Jenna Laurenzo of LEZ BOMB
LEZ BOMB: A Humorous & Endearing Must See Holiday Comedy

If there is one film you see this holiday season, make it Lez Bomb. It’s a modern and hilarious take on coming out, during one of the most hectic and family oriented holidays of the year.

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE: Artistry At Its Finest
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE: Horror Artistry At Its Finest

The Haunting of Hill House is full of arresting images and startling moments of pure drama; this is a show that doesn’t skimp on the heft and it presses its viewers with an inherent need to invest. 

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Pretty To Look At, Wooden Underneath
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Pretty To Look At, Wooden Underneath

The most frustrating thing about The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is it’s not a terrible movie – just a movie that’s never interesting, magical, or perilous.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018 Part II: Ramen Teh: A Heartwarming Foodie Delight
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: RAMEN TEH: A Heartwarming Foodie Delight

From start to finish, Ramen Teh is a joy, telling a powerful story about how our shared love of food can transcend cultural barriers.

SHOPLIFTERS: A Beautiful Portrait of a Poverty Stricken Family
SHOPLIFTERS: A Beautiful Portrait Of A Poverty Stricken Family

After spending his entire career finding the profundity in the mundane, Kore-eda has produced his finest example of this yet in Shoplifters.

WHAT THEY HAD: A Resounding Family Drama
WHAT THEY HAD: A Resounding Family Drama

What They Had is an honest snapshot of a family during crisis, in all its inevitably chaotic shades – it’s exactly what you’d hope a movie about Alzheimer’s would be.

TWO FOR JOY: A Mesmerising and Devastating Depiction of Grief
TWO FOR JOY: A Mesmerising & Devastating Depiction Of Grief

Two for Joy is desperate and demanding, but it offers something which is rarely allowed in films which depict poverty. – it offers hope.

GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: A Fun Distraction That Doesn’t Quite Come Together

If you have children who are itching for a cinema trip during the spooky season, there have been much worse offerings than Goosebumps 2 in the past.

LITTLE WOMEN: A Bland Adaptation of Not-So-Little Proportion
LITTLE WOMEN: A Bland Adaptation Of Not-So-Little Proportion

Little Women will cater to a specific demographic of viewers who are not picky when it comes to the movies they watch, passing off Lifetime and Hallmark movies as good times.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E1) "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" And Stole The Show
DOCTOR WHO (S11E1) “The Woman Who Fell To Earth” And Stole The Show

Jodie Whittaker makes her debut in the first episode of Doctor Who’s 11th season, and she is a force of nature, continuing the Doctor’s quest to protect the Earth from outside attackers and invasions.

THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS: Retro Fun With A Dash Of Creepiness
THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS: Retro Fun With A Dash Of Creepiness

The House With A Clock In Its Walls has a sense of mischievous fun, with a hearty serving of chills and chuckles to overwhelm any shortcomings.

Mental Illness In The Movies: How HEREDITARY Invokes The Fears Of Neurodivergent Families
Mental Illness In The Movies: How HEREDITARY Invokes The Fears Of Neurodivergent Families

In this entry of Mental Illness In The Movies, we discuss Hereditary, delving into how the film could be interpreted as an allegory for the fears of neurodivergent families.

306 HOLLYWOOD: The Excavation Of An Ordinary, Extraordinary Life
306 HOLLYWOOD: The Excavation Of An Ordinary, Extraordinary Life

The colorful, stylistic flourishes of 306 Hollywood makes it stand out among documentaries as something truly unique – an ordinary woman’s life rendered into an extraordinary film.