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THE VAST OF NIGHT: A Minimalist Must-See
THE VAST OF NIGHT: A Minimalist Must-See

Full of innovation and imagination, The Vast of Night plays to the corners of the human mind that dare to dream and recoil from what we fear.

The Silly Brilliance Of Sally Potter's ORLANDO
The Silly Brilliance Of Sally Potter’s ORLANDO

I have a book that’s been staring me in the face for years. It sat…

TO THE STARS: A Meditation On Living In A Mean Land
TO THE STARS: A Meditation On Living In A Mean Land

Knowing the legacy of the state Oklahoma, To The Stars turns what could have been a fairly run-of-the-mill coming of age story into a broader indictment of a state’s transcendent violence.

FAIRYTALE: Trans Comedy Blends 1950s America With A Search for Identity
FAIRYTALE: Trans Comedy Blends 1950s America With A Search for Identity

Fairytale is an interesting take on the story of a transgender woman’s transition, set against the backdrop of external threats of UFOs, communism and a picture-perfect 1950s setting.

Four Murders: An Omnibus Review Of Four BBC Adaptations Of Agatha Christie
Four Murders: An Omnibus Review Of Four BBC Adaptations Of Agatha Christie

Clement Tyler Obropta looks back at four BBC Agatha Christie adaptations, all reimagined for the small screen by Sarah Phelps.

EMMA: Gossip, Regal Mayhem & Love
EMMA: Gossip, Regal Mayhem & Love

Emma is able to seamlessly adapt the Jane Austen novel with all the nuance and pizzazz that it deserves.

THE BOSTONIANS: An Unconventional Love Triangle Centers a Merchant Ivory Classic
THE BOSTONIANS: An Unconventional Love Triangle Centers A Merchant Ivory Classic

Look past the frilly costumes and posh accents of The Bostonians, you’ll find a battle of the sexes that remains relevant into the 21 century.

GENTLEMAN JACK Season 1: A Cozy Romance Worth Falling For
GENTLEMAN JACK Season 1: A Cozy Romance Worth Falling For

The first season of Gentleman Jack is a largely amiable watch, putting a character we’ve not seen before in a series that feels quaintly familiar.

Escaping Time In Paweł Pawlikowski’s COLD WAR
Escaping Time In Paweł Pawlikowski’s COLD WAR

We delve into Pawlikowski’s unique grasp of time as it relates to the central romance in his film Cold War.

SUNSET: Chaos Prevails In Nemes’ Staggering Masterpiece

Nemes’ masterpiece Sunset ruminates on the cyclical ignorance of humanity to blistering effect, eliding our past faults, our present negligence and our future turmoil.

Depictions of Colonialism in THE MISSION & ZAMA
Depictions Of Colonialism In THE MISSION & ZAMA

These two award winning films illustrate how cinema can either reinforce or dismantle traditional understandings of colonialism and the Age of Exploration.

THE GOLEM: Resurrecting An Ancient Tale
THE GOLEM: Resurrecting An Ancient Tale

The Golem is closer to a moody thriller than a horror – and although thematically interesting, still lacks the bite it sorely needs.

THE ASPERN PAPERS: Devoid Of Suspense Or Intrigue
THE ASPERN PAPERS: Devoid Of Suspense Or Intrigue

Much like the eponymous letters, The Aspern Papers is not worth divulging the contents of and would be better off remaining a secret.

APOSTLE: Extreme, Gruesome Cult Tale Is Slightly Uneven

If it’s undeniably riddled with imperfections, Apostle is still a worthy new venture from an abundantly talented filmmaker.

MARY SHELLEY: An Exquisite Elle Fanning Owns This Lush Biopic

Haifaa al-Mansour’s Mary Shelley, helped along greatly by Elle Fanning’s powerful performance, will summon up all of one’s righteous feminist anger and make one appreciate the accomplishments of Mary and those like her all the more.