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ABOUT A DONKEY: A Modest But Moving Film
ABOUT A DONKEY: A Modest But Moving Film

About a Donkey embraces its identity, and allows its viewers to grasp this, but also infuses their own personal experiences within these character’s journeys.

AMÉRICA: Love In The Time Of Dementia

América is an empathetic, heartening documentary, painfully true in its depiction of the hardships arising from family members caring for an elder who’s losing her grip on their and her own identity.

FAMILY: Taylor Schilling Gets Her Freak On In Charming Comedy
FAMILY: Taylor Schilling Gets Her Freak On In Charming Comedy

Family doesn’t break new ground in the oddball, unexpected bonding comedy space, but it masters the art with a precise wit and efficiency that keeps it feeling fresh.

BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend it like Beckham
BACK OF THE NET: Bargain Bend It Like Beckham

Australian soccer comedy Back of the Net recalls other underdog sports films of the past, but without an ounce of creative inflection.

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Rosebud"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Rosebud”

Rosebud is a great episode of The Simpsons that gives us some juicy Burns villainy and some sweet, lovable Homer.

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…

THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: "Lisa's Subsitute"
THE SIMPSONS Greatest Hits: “Lisa’s Subsitute”

In this latest series of The Simpsons Greatest Hits, we review “Lisa’s Substitute,” a well-acted, well-written episode with a perfect finale.

WONDER PARK: Animation Without Wonder
WONDER PARK: Animation Without Wonder

Wonder Park should be fine family viewing, but it is lacking in terms of storytelling and the world building design.

DUMBO: A Soulless Remake That Never Takes Flight
DUMBO: A Soulless Remake That Never Takes Flight

Dumbo is exhausted and erroneous, less concerned with a magical setting and more concerned with a macabre art-deco style.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD: Visually Dazzling End To Heartfelt Trilogy
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD: Visually Dazzling End To Heartfelt Trilogy

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World brings the franchise to a moving conclusion in a way that touches on very relevant themes about animal rights, growing up, and making sacrifices.

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING: Subversive Remix Of A Classic Is Magical Fun
THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING: Subversive Remix Of A Classic Is Magical Fun

The Kid Who Would Be King is a surprisingly epic and spirited film, driven by an adventurous spirit and enough clever fun to keep things fresh during a sometimes long-winded ride.

Shortlist Oscar 2019: Animated Short: LOST & FOUND: This One Has What It Takes To Cross The Finish Line
LOST & FOUND: A Mesmerizing & Exquisite Animated Short Not To Be Missed

With an emotionally moving story and flawless execution in every element, Lost & Found is a sight to behold.

PATRICK: A Twee Rom-Com With No Reason To Exist
PATRICK: A Twee Rom-Com With No Reason To Exist

Patrick takes a currently successful formula and twists it into an unbearably cutesy mess, created for shallow monetary gain from an indifferent public.

A DOG’S WAY HOME: Every Dog Has His Day

A Dog’s Way Home is predictable but effective – although its cuteness does eventually outstay its welcome.

Lumos: The power and influence of the HARRY POTTER generation
Lumos: The Political Power & Influence Of The HARRY POTTER Generation

A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.