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THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience
THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience

The Snowman, though with talent behind its production, ended up being an unfortunately jumbled and incoherent mess of a film.

10 Years Ago, MY KID COULD PAINT THAT Deconstructed The Auteur
10 Years Ago, MY KID COULD PAINT THAT Deconstructed The Auteur

Amir Bar-Lev’s 2007 documentary My Kid Could Paint That isn’t about the real life art world scandal; it’s an exploration of the author’s irrelevancy.

SAW VI: Back To Basics Leads To Redemption
SAW VI: Back To Basics Leads To Redemption

Surprisingly, Saw VI seems to have learned from previous entries; with a plot of its own, it manages to be the stand out of the franchise.

TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN: The Past Determines The Future
TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN: The Past Determines The Future

We analyze some of the interpretations of Twin Peaks: The Return, the dreamlike sequel series to David Lynch’s early ’90s TV show.

BLADE RUNNER 2049: The Sci-Fi Spectacle You've Always Dreamed of
BLADE RUNNER 2049: The Sci-Fi Spectacle You’ve Always Dreamed Of

Blade Runner 2049 is a blockbuster with brains, heart and an abundance of style, that will certainly reward repeat viewings.

MOTHER! A Confusing Experience that Is Not To Be Missed
MOTHER!: A Confusing Experience That Is Not To Be Missed

Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! is a unique and confusing experience that will stay with you, long after the film has ended.

SAW IV: An Unaware Parody Of Itself
SAW IV: An Unaware Parody Of Itself

Saw IV goes even bigger than its predecessors, but with the loss of the franchise’s main writer, the story loses much of its oomph.

WIND RIVER: The Year’s Most Haunting And Elegiac Thriller
WIND RIVER: The Year’s Most Haunting And Elegiac Thriller

Wind River is a haunting and wonderfully acted murder mystery that casts light on the inequality within Native American communities.

IS THIS NOW: Bafflingly Bad
IS THIS NOW: Bafflingly Bad

Is This Now is a perplexingly bad movie, rife with awkward tonal shifts, poor camerawork, unbelievable acting, and a very unfitting ending.

SAW: A Twisted Horror Film That Will Knock Your Foot Off
SAW: A Twisted Horror Film That Will Knock Your Foot Off

It’s not one of the horror greats that many people make it out to be, but Saw is crafty and ambitious enough to warrant a horror buff’s time.

THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror
THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror

In Megan Freels Johnston’s The Ice Cream Truck, sweet treats and sugary snacks are traded for bloodshed and suburban violence.

ANNABELLE: CREATION: The Conjuring Universe Is Off To A Solid Start
ANNABELLE: CREATION: The Conjuring Universe Is Off To A Solid Start

With effective sound design and plenty of earned scares, Annabelle: Creation is another successful entry in the continuing Conjuring saga.

THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride
THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride

The Persian Connection is a bold, tense, and thrilling film, even if its thematic reach just exceeds its grasp.

MARJORIE PRIME: A Soulful Pondering Of Artificial Intelligence Applications
MARJORIE PRIME: A Soulful Pondering Of Artificial Intelligence Applications

Marjorie Prime is a subtly effective and wondrous glance at the potential ramifications of the future of artificial intelligence technology.

MY COUSIN RACHEL: An Exhausting Tug Of War
MY COUSIN RACHEL: An Exhausting Tug Of War

The excellent performances by Weisz and Claflin sadly don’t make up for the fact My Cousin Rachel is boring to the point of tedium.