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THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES: Kurt Russell Shines In Harmless Holiday Comedy
THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES: Kurt Russell Shines In Lame But Harmless Holiday Comedy

If you’re forced to watch The Christmas Chronicles with your family this holiday season, hold on for that Kurt Russell musical number and you’ll be just fine.

THE AMERICAN MEME: The Fleeting Nature Of Fame Awaits

Anyone outside of the teenage demographic will be left rather annoyed with The American Meme, not by Marcus’ talents but the talents within the documentary itself.

CLARA'S GHOST: Family Specters Roam Freely
CLARA’S GHOST: Family Specters Roam Freely

Family horror Clara’s Ghost skillfully holds the audience in its grip, and while Clara may be the focal point of the film, it is an excellent family study.

ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING: Ho Ho Horror!
ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING: Ho Ho Horror!

Thanks to its inventiveness, effective execution and originality, All the Creatures Were Stirring is bound to be another Christmas horror classic.

NOBODY'S FOOL: The Flips Side of "Pretty Woman" is a Huge Mistake
NOBODY’S FOOL: The Flips Side Of “Pretty Woman” Is A Huge Mistake

A comedy with Haddish, Sumpter and Goldberg is a nice idea, but Nobody’s Fool soon makes you realize that you have been cat-fished.

CREED II: ROCKY IV Played Straight

While Creed II does not reach the fantastic heights of Creed, it still puts up plenty of fight to prove itself worthy.

INSTANT FAMILY: Delivers Laughs, Tears & Some Tonal Whiplash
INSTANT FAMILY: Delivers Laughs, Tears & Some Tonal Whiplash

Owing mostly to the funny duo of Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, Instant Family somewhat succeeds, though its switch to full-out drama by the end is jarring, to say the least.

The Two Sides Of Carole Lombard: NOTHING SACRED & MADE FOR EACH OTHER
The Two Sides Of Carole Lombard: NOTHING SACRED & MADE FOR EACH OTHER

Newly reissued via Kino Lorber, screwball comedy Nothing Sacred and delicate domestic drama Made for Each Other show two sides of Carole Lombard.

ROBIN HOOD: Right Time, Wrong Movie
ROBIN HOOD: Right Time, Wrong Movie

Robin Hood seems to have a set of requirements to meet, and it gives the bare minimum when meeting them.

Monsterfest VII: HELL FEST
Monsterfest VII: HELL FEST

It is a shame when a movie like Hell Fest this is let down by the very reason for its existence – a slasher movie is only as strong as its slasher and the fear that slasher creates.

THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS: An Absurdist Delight
THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS: An Absurdist Delight

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is some of the Coens’ best work: the storytelling is so delicate and precise, like a beautiful poem squeezed of every superfluous word.

THE LONG DUMB ROAD: A Trip Worth Taking
THE LONG DUMB ROAD: A Trip Worth Taking

Hanna Fidell and co-writer Carson Mell accomplished a feat rarely seen with The Long Dumb Road, a believable wacky comedy.

THE GRIEF OF OTHERS: A Fragmented Family Drama Promoting Wholeness
THE GRIEF OF OTHERS: A Fragmented Family Drama Promoting Wholeness

The Grief of Others examines how time can only heal wounds if we let it through intentionality and a sense of vulnerability that can be simultaneously scary and painful.

DRIVERX: An Exploration of Our Society Through Its Character Study
DRIVERX: An Exploration Of Our Society Through Its Character Study

DriverX is a memorable character study, managing to capture the beauty of a city at night, while exploring generational differences and self-discovery.

A BREAD FACTORY, PART TWO: A Sobering Reality Check and Why We Still Create Art Anyway
A BREAD FACTORY, PART TWO: A Sobering Reality Check and Why We Still Create Art Anyway

A Bread Factory may be dispiriting, but it’s a vital reminder to preserve community spaces, and form connections with those who appreciate the arts.