Jake Lacy

A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: Difficult to Watch, Impossible to Forget
A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: Difficult To Watch, Impossible To Forget

A Friend of the Family features some of the best performances and filmmaking on television this year, but it’s also a relentless nightmare to take in.

HIGH FIDELITY Season 1: A Playlist Of Heartbreak & Self-Improvement
HIGH FIDELITY Season 1: A Playlist Of Heartbreak & Self-Improvement

High Fidelity gives a whole lot of new meaning to Hornby’s novel while also honoring it at the same time.

ODE TO JOY: Guaranteed To Incite Strong (Negative) Emotions
ODE TO JOY: Guaranteed To Incite Strong (Negative) Emotions

Ode to Joy doesn’t really work as either an efficient comedy or drama (or even a bit of both), with the familiar beats and tropes lacking in any real thought.

DIANE: A Sluggish Study Of Servitude

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