friendship

ALLURE: A Disturbing Story But An Impressive Debut
ALLURE: A Disturbing Story But An Impressive Debut

Lead by a powerhouse cast and brilliant directorial debut, Allure challenges and leaves a significant trail of destruction in its wake.

THE PARTY: Accept The Invite To Sally Potter's British Black-Comedy
THE PARTY: Accept The Invite To Sally Potter’s British Black Comedy

From the riotous to the poignant, Sally Potter’s The Party taps into the state-of-the-nation with a smart, sharp comedy populated with hilarious characters and brought to life by a truly fantastic cast.

THE DISASTER ARTIST: Almost as Fun as THE ROOM Itself
THE DISASTER ARTIST: Almost as Fun as THE ROOM Itself

The Disaster Artist is a painstakingly recreated and, above all, entertaining film about the making of Tommy Wiseau’s cult classic The Room.

THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods
THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods

The ensemble may be the only thing of interest in The Ritual, which is otherwise riddled with clichés and saddled with an uninspired story.

VICTORIA & ABDUL: As Twee But Warm As They Come
VICTORIA & ABDUL: As Twee But Warm As They Come

Prepare to be utterly charmed by Stephen Frears’ Victoria & Abdul, a warm, twee film that gives movies for senior audiences a good name.

ZERO MOTIVATION: Women At War, Computer Games & Staple Guns
ZERO MOTIVATION: Women At War, Computer Games & Staple Guns

Talya Lavie’s Zero Motivation is simultaneously funny, serious, sentimental, sarcastic, slapstick, and totally unique.

THIRD STAR: A Beautiful Ode To Hope & Despair
THIRD STAR: A Beautiful Ode To Hope & Despair

What makes Third Star special is its no-holds-barred approach to terminal illness, coupled with its magnificent cast and script.

HAPPY HOUR: Modern Leisure
HAPPY HOUR: Leaves No Stone Unturned

Happy Hour excels in every way a narrative film can, leaving no stone unturned in its examination of different aspects of social life.

GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate
GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate

Girls Trip is a gut-bustingly funny gem that is not only good for a girl’s night out, but it has a little something for everyone.

AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island
AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island

Amnesia follows Jo and Martha, who have come to the island of Ibiza for different reasons, and form an unlikely but heartwarming friendship.

PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter
PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter

Pariah is essential in the African American LGBTQ artistic and cinematic canon, as well as an achievement in cinematic storytelling.

OLD ENOUGH: A Girlhood Cult Classic Tragically Lost in Coming-of-Age Canon
OLD ENOUGH: A Girlhood Cult Classic Tragically Lost In Coming-Of-Age Canon

Old Enough is an affectionately accurate depiction of how it feels to grow into an age when the opinions of friends are all that matters.

RUSHMORE: Economic Class Struggles & Secrets In The Neo-Screwball Genre
RUSHMORE: Economic Class Struggles & Secrets In The Neo-Screwball Genre

Rushmore is a film that employs screwball comedy conventions, helping to create an interesting combination of genres.

SILVER SKIES: A Positive Psychology Film Analysis
SILVER SKIES: A Positive Psychology Film Analysis

Silver Skies shows us how full of love, passion, friendship and fun the lives of the elderly are, and how we can learn from this depiction.

LOST CAT CORONA: A Natural Friendship Hidden In An Underwhelming Film
LOST CAT CORONA: A Natural Friendship Hidden In An Underwhelming Film

Lost Cat Corona is a film that is occasionally funny, yet suffers from underdeveloped characters, which makes it hard to remain invested.