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THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic
THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic

The Angel applies a straightforward template devoid of innovation or complications feeling far too standard for such an unconventional story.

The Answer: A Refreshing, Engaging twist to Men's Film
THE ANSWER: A Refreshing, Engaging Twist To Men’s Film

The Answer isn’t a film about toxic masculinity – it challenges the masculine status quo and offers a refreshing look into the men grappling against it.

THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN: Punk Legend John Lydon Puts The Record Straight
THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN: Punk Legend John Lydon Puts The Record Straight

A clunkily-titled but absorbing documentary with alot of material to juggle, The Public Image Is Rotten is breathless at times, but never less than engaging.

BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama
BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama

Replete with unnatural dialogue and emotionally manipulative plot developments, Bel Canto may well go down in cinematic history as the most boring hostage drama of all time.

WILDLIFE: Paul Dano's directorial debut is a quiet stunner
WILDLIFE: Paul Dano’s Directorial Debut Is A Quiet Stunner

Wildlife, an intimate period piece, is an assured directorial debut driven by three stellar performances.

THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare "Nun-sense"
THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare “Nun-sense”

With adequate locations and a potentially interesting atmosphere, The Nun creates a darkly lit ordeal that is one silly “nun-sensical” roller coaster ride of jump scares.

ALONE TOGETHER Season 2: A Wonderfully Funny and Realistic Depiction of Friendship
ALONE TOGETHER Season 2: A Wonderfully Funny & Realistic Depiction Of Friendship

Season two of Alone Together captures the realism and humor of its first season, while also developing its characters and their relationship.

OUR NEW PRESIDENT: An Election Seen Through Russian Eyes
OUR NEW PRESIDENT: An Election Seen Through Russian Eyes

Our New President lets the Russian news about Trump tell its own story, but a bit more structure would have made it clearer and stronger.

PAPILLON: Unnecessary Remake Says Nothing New
PAPILLON: Unnecessary Remake Says Nothing New

Papillon could have been an inspirational triumph of the human spirit, but instead it ends up as a slog, with little momentum to keep it going. 

KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs
KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs

Kin is a meandering road saga, filled with detours and dull patches and an ending that is both truly bizarre and unintentionally funny.

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree
THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree

With its clichéd and unoriginal plot, The Happytime Murders proves the era of puppets for adult entertainment may not be as effective as it once was.

OPERATION FINALE: Revenge & Justice Clash In Somber True Story
OPERATION FINALE: Revenge & Justice Clash In Somber True Story

Operation Finale is pensive and provocative, but it also feels a desire to thrill viewers remaining limited by its adherence to the spy genre.

ODD BRODSKY: A Charming Tale Of An Odd Woman Who Never Gives Up On Her Dreams
ODD BRODSKY: A Charming Tale About Not Giving Up On Dreams

Odd Brodsky is a new take on the Cinderella story, with fresh faces, unconventional characters of the underdog variety that is full of hope and a wacky sense of wisdom.

MINDING THE GAP: A Profound, Gentle Portrait Of Abuse & Survival
MINDING THE GAP: A Profound, Gentle Portrait Of Abuse & Survival

Minding the Gap is a harrowing portrait of trauma and abuse, and a hypnotic rumination on what it means to film, be filmed, and see yourself in film. And its ending is momentous.

Kusama: Infinity - A Heartfelt Piece of Filmmaking
KUSAMA: INFINITY: A Heartfelt Piece Of Filmmaking

Kusama: Infinity is a great introduction to the artist’s life and work, but it will definitely leave you wanting to seek out more information.