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DUSTY & ME: Slight Dog and His Boy Story Not Without Its Charms
DUSTY & ME: Not Without Its Charms

Dusty & Me is a greyhound leap ahead of similar films that have come before but as dog tales go it can’t quite keep the company of classic animal epics – it’s not quite that memorable.

ALPHA: A Surprisingly Endearing Watch
ALPHA: A Surprisingly Endearing Watch

With its dedicated cast, some awe-inspiring cinematography, and a gripping survival story at its center, Alpha is a far better film than one would expect to find.

ALONG CAME THE DEVIL: Not Your Average Horror Film
ALONG CAME THE DEVIL: Not Your Average Horror Film

Along Came the Devil balances haunting imagery and genuine scares with a realistic story about family, tragedy, and overcoming loss

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: An Beautiful, Adult-Oriented Nostalgia Trip
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN: A Beautiful, Adult-Oriented Nostalgia Trip

Christopher Robin offers visual wonder, even if its storyline suggests you may have needed to experience adulthood to truly appreciate it.

The Muddled Philosophy Of INCREDIBLES 2
The Muddled Philosophy Of INCREDIBLES 2

Incredibles 2, while being entertaining in its own right, often feels like a film with a conflicting message, and one that gets muddled up in the process.

WE THE ANIMALS: Coming of Age Drama Trapped In Moonlight's Shadow
WE THE ANIMALS: Coming Of Age Drama Trapped In Moonlight’s Shadow

We the Animals is an undeniably moving film, but one whose emotional power is curbed by its similarity to other notable US indies of recent years, failing to rise out of the shadows.

TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES: An Irreverent, Wacky Take On The DC Universe

Teen Titans Go! To The Movies will be overlooked by many because of its kid-centric charms, but it delivers laughs in a pretty significant way.

UNDER THE TREE: Jet-black Icelandic Comedy Where the Laughs Are Lost in Translation
UNDER THE TREE: Jet-black Icelandic Comedy Where The Laughs Are Lost In Translation

With a failure to properly establish the story, is a black comedy that is consistently frustrating and close to devoid of any laughs.

THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer
THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious & Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer

With Thunder Road, viewers witness the birth of a comic actor who could very well grow into one of the finest of this generation.

BROTHER'S NEST: Like Father, Like Son
BROTHER’S NEST: Like Father, Like Son

Brother’s Nest is a return to form for Shane and Clayton Jacobson, their comic noir feeling like an Australian Hitchc*ck film.

Interview With Tim Wardle, Director Of THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS
“When You’re In the Position of Power You’re Put In When You’re Making a Film About Somebody, It’s Just Immense.” Interview With Tim Wardle, Director Of THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS

We spoke with Tim Wardle, director of the great documentary Three Identical Strangers, about the psychology of the film, its subjects, and more!

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won't Forget
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won’t Forget

With more than enough to keep the story moving, Three Identical Strangers is a compelling documentary that keeps the tale moving quickly through twists and turns.

WHILE TIME STANDS STILL: A Positive Psychology Film Review

Elena Miliaresis’ documentary While Time Stands Still tells the story of the hardships of military families – Laurie Agard considers the psychological aspects.

ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That'll Leave You Wanting More
ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That’ll Leave You Wanting More

Certainly a crowd pleaser, Zoo is light and easy, yet lacks a certain depth for its subject matter, despite its talented cast, that will leave you wanting more.

INCREDIBLES 2: Belated Sequel Doesn't Lose A Step
INCREDIBLES 2: Belated Sequel Doesn’t Lose A Step

Incredibles 2 is a fast-moving, heartfelt, gorgeous, well-acted, tightly-plotted, and funny movie that left the need for another sequel, which will hopefully be released sooner than 2032.