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Ophelia: A Beautifully Filmed Perspective Of a Tortured Character
OPHELIA: A Beautiful But Uninspiring Re-Imagining

Led by a sheepish Daisy Ridley performance, Ophelia, a revisionist take on Hamlet, doesn’t have the feminist credentials it thinks it does.

Shirkers: The Catcher Among the Durians
SHIRKERS: The Catcher Among The Durians

The unbelieveable true story of Shirkers offers a bittersweet end to a decades long saga in the life of independent filmmaker Sandi Tan.

ON HER SHOULDERS: Inherently Powerful Documentary Exposes Wrongheaded Media Portrayal
ON HER SHOULDERS: Powerful Documentary Exposes Wrongheaded Media Portrayal

The life story of activist Nadia Murad is told in On Her Shoulders with a lack of sensationalism, focusing more on her cause than the tragedy.

TRANSFORMER: A Transformative Transition
TRANSFORMER: A Transformative Transition

Transformer tells a touching story of the human spirit so moving, it’ll feel like a weight off your own shoulders while watching.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND is a Must See for Welles Devotees and No One Else
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND: A Must See For Welles Devotees & No One Else

If you don’t care about Orson Welles, The Other Side of the Winf does not stand up well enough on its own to be worth your time.

JINN: A Colorful and Complex Character Study
JINN: A Colorful & Complex Character Study

Jinn is a colorful portrait of the complexities in life, love and religion that succeeds as a character study far more than as a plot-driven story.

"The Human Experience Is Complicated And Difficult." Interview With Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Director Of MONROVIA, INDIANA
“The Human Experience Is Complicated And Difficult.” Interview With Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Director Of MONROVIA, INDIANA

We were able to talk with legendary director Frederick Wiseman about his upcoming documentary Monrovia, Indiana and his large body of work.

REACH: A Thoroughly Teen Movie
REACH: A Thoroughly Teen Movie

Given its clear desire to say something urgent about urgent things – given, that is, its sincerity – it’s hard to completely dismiss Reach.

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB: A Slick But Empty Endeavor
THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB: A Slick But Empty Endeavor

Another cinematic stab at Lisbeth Salander will always appeal to the character’s preexisting fans, but The Girl in the Spider’s Web does nothing to show the uninitiated what they’re missing.

"I really want it to be accessible to a wider audience because I think it's an important conversation." Interview with Director, Writer and Star Jenna Laurenzo of LEZ BOMB
LEZ BOMB: A Humorous & Endearing Must See Holiday Comedy

If there is one film you see this holiday season, make it Lez Bomb. It’s a modern and hilarious take on coming out, during one of the most hectic and family oriented holidays of the year.

WIDOWS: High-Octane Thrills In Steve McQueen's Electrifying Heist-Drama
WIDOWS: Electrifying Heist-Drama

Widows is a thrilling, satisfying and breathtaking experience that toys with the conventions of the genre while bringing enough depth and surprises of its own.

Monster Party: Be Sure To R.S.V.P.
MONSTER PARTY: Be Sure To R.S.V.P.

Monster Party is a quick, gory horror romp with a modern sensibility. It’s undoubtedly a bloody good time.

DARK MONEY: A Must See Around The US Midterm Election
DARK MONEY: A Must See Around The US Midterm Election

Dark Money does provide some hope, but the film falls short in helping the viewer to understand how he/she can be empowered to make a difference.

RIVER RUNS RED: A Captivating Thriller With Late Identity Issues
RIVER RUNS RED: A Captivating Thriller With Late Identity Issues

Although it’ll be overshadowed by The Hate U Give, River Runs Red is an important film. The themes it explores make it a vital piece of social commentary.

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.