music

ROCKETMAN & The Rise Of The Music Biopic
ROCKETMAN & The Rise Of The Music Biopic

Between last year’s successful Bohemian Rhapsody and the upcoming Rocketman, music biopics seem to be all the current rage in Hollywood.

SXSW: HER SMELL: The Riot Grrrl Epic VOX LUX Wished it Was
SXSW 2019 Review: HER SMELL: The Riot Grrrl Epic VOX LUX Wished it Was

Her Smell never overstays its welcome, thanks to a stellar ensemble, Alex Ross Perry’s solid script, and Elisabeth Moss’s powerhouse performance.

GULLY BOY: Hip-Hop Empowers Mumbai's Poorest In Profound Musical Drama
GULLY BOY: Hip-Hop Empowers Mumbai’s Poorest In Profound Musical Drama

Some may preemptively dismiss Gully Boy as a rip-off of 8 Mile but there’s far more here than just another underdog hip-hop story.

Interview With Robert Schwartzman, Writer & Director Of THE UNICORN
Interview With Robert Schwartzman, Writer & Director Of THE UNICORN

We spoke with Robert Schwartzman about his new film The Unicorn, how he crafts a story, improvising with comedic cast, growing up as a Coppola, and more!

Hurry Slowly: A Low Stakes Slice of Life for a Fast-Paced World
HURRY SLOWLY: A Low Stakes Slice Of Life For A Fast-Paced World

The Norwegian drama Hurry Slowly is a peaceful, slow paced family drama which remains inviting despite its low narrative stakes.

IZZY GETS THE FUCK ACROSS TOWN: An Asskicking DIY Riot Grrrl Anthem
IZZY GETS THE FUCK ACROSS TOWN: An Asskicking DIY Riot Grrrl Anthem

Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town is a fever pitch of impetuous energy with an extortionate fervor that matches Izzy’s note for note as she embarks on this most-unorthodox road trip.

HERE AND NOW: A Tone Deaf Homage
HERE AND NOW: A Tone Deaf Homage

Clunky and at times, confusing, Here and Now fails to give Sarah Jessica Parker the chance to dive deep into herself and give the emotional performance she was hoping for.

BODIED: Your New Favourite Hip-Hop Movie
BODIED: Your New Favourite Hip-Hop Movie

Hilarious, formally impeccable and necessarily provocative, Bodied may well be the greatest hip-hop movie ever made.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Fearless Freddie Gets A Bland Makeover
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Fearless Freddie Gets A Bland Makeover

Bohemian Rhapsody provides casual fans with some raucous concert re-enactments, but those seeking insight into the band’s and particularly Mercury’s history should look elsewhere.

Film Fest 919: VOX LUX: Disturbing, Dazzling Tale Of A Pop Star’s Rise

Vox Lux is a weighty experience guaranteed to take a toll on viewers, both from its philosophical musings and its uncompromising look at 21st century violence.

AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN: Has a Unique Voice, But A Weak Ending
AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN: Has A Unique Voice, But A Weak Ending

An incredibly funny film, An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn is a wonderful example of a film that is able to be surreal, comic, and emotional – even if the ending is really very, very bad.

STUDIO 54: A Fun Watch, But Boy Does it Have Its Problems
STUDIO 54: A Fun Watch, But Boy Does It Have Its Problems

Studio 54 was blessed to be a documentary about something unendingly interesting, unfortunately, by taking on a big topic and failing to ever get specific,it fails to live up to its great potential.

QUINCY: The Quintessence Or Robot Portrait?

Considering Quincy Jones’ origins, his struggle, and his accomplishments, the Netflix documentary Quincy is a missed opportunity.

KATE NASH: UNDERESTIMATE THE GIRL: Yesterday Was Forever, But Tomorrow Looks Promising
KATE NASH: UNDERESTIMATE THE GIRL: Yesterday Was Forever, But Tomorrow Looks Promising

Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl is an uplifting documentary that proves that even when your circumstances change for the worst, you can rise above them and come out renewed.

Interview With Rory Culkin, Star Of THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE
Interview With Rory Culkin, Star Of THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE

We spoke with Rory Culkin about his role in The Song of Sway Lake, what drew him to the subject matter, and his, at times, rocky relationship with director Ari Gold.