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THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX: Inventive Marketing Doesn't Help This Generic Space Thriller
THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX: Inventive Marketing Doesn’t Help This Generic Space Thriller

The Cloverfield Paradox is helped along through a clever use of viral marketing, but it’s not enough to save an otherwise generic and messy sci-fi thriller.

THE RITUAL: Four Hikers Retread Through Other Horror Movies
THE RITUAL: Four Hikers Retread Through Other Horror Movies

If you’re looking to be scared, then The Ritual may satisfy that itch. Just know that you’ll probably have seen it already, in one horror film or another.

THE OPEN HOUSE: A Disappointing Case of "How did that get there?"
THE OPEN HOUSE: A Disappointing Case Of “How Did That Get There?”

With a multitude of successful hits across television and film, Netflix misses a beat with their latest film The Open House, its convoluted story and under utilized characters causing the film to fall flat before it even begins.

THE BABYSITTER: Highly-Stylized Horror Fun
THE BABYSITTER: Highly-Stylized Horror Fun

The Babysitter is perfectly trashy popcorn entertainment, with a distinctive, highly-stylized vision and self-satirizing bite; a lesson in embracing genre conventions rather than falling victim to them.

ICARUS: Top-Level Cheaters

Icarus is a somewhat messy if also interesting look at the doping practices in Russian sports, with a director who gets in over his head.

OKJA: Charm & Quirkiness Allow For An Unexpectedly Powerful Message
OKJA: Charm & Quirkiness Allow For An Unexpectedly Powerful Message

We’re addressing what other people are saying about Okja – in particular, its most common criticisms, and why they’re wrong.

I AM JANE DOE: Remarkable Story, Flawed Film
I AM JANE DOE: Remarkable Story, Flawed Film

While I Am Jane Doe suffers from some questionable editing and music choices, it is a significant film that deserves global recognition.

WAR MACHINE: Uneven, Over The Top War Satire
WAR MACHINE: Uneven, Over The Top War Satire

In part due to overly pushy satirical agenda and an awkward performance from Brad Pitt, War Machine is a failed attempt at a modern war film.

SHIMMER LAKE: A Typical Mystery Made New Through Its Reversal
SHIMMER LAKE: A Typical Mystery Made New Through Its Reversal

Told in reverse order, Shimmer Lake is a fresh take on a murder mystery, and also sports some fine performances from usually comedic actors.

Why Is Cinema Dying And What Can We Do To Save It?
Why Is Cinema Dying And What Can We Do To Save It?

With the rise of streaming services like Netflix getting in to the movie business, will cinemas be able to survive the competition?

THE LITTLE PRINCE: The Film Adaptation Paramount Didn't Want
Changing Hands, Changing Times: Why THE LITTLE PRINCE Moved To Netflix

Netflix’s acquisition of The Little Prince from Paramount is a reminder that the industry is adapting to changing times and growing trends.