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SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG: A Blaxploitation Classic That Remains All Too Relevant Today
SWEET SWEETBACK’S BAADASSSSS SONG: A Blaxploitation Classic That Remains All Too Relevant Today

Sweetback’s rage is infectious, especially since the relations between the police and the black community have changed so little since the film’s release.

MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: A Bittersweet Ray Of Cinematic Sunshine
MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN: A Bittersweet Ray Of Cinematic Sunshine

Filled to the brim with a talented cast and with wonderful dance sequences, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is as lovely and vivacious as the original.

SKYSCRAPER: Never Manages To Get Off The Ground

Skyscraper is the perfect model of an uninspired action film: a mediocre idea saddled with mediocre characters and mediocre action.

UNCLE DREW: Fun Basketball Comedy Delivers Easy Laughs & Lots Of Heart
UNCLE DREW: Fun Basketball Comedy Delivers Easy Laughs & Lots Of Heart

With a crowd-pleasing setup, hilarious performances and a much-needed sense of simplicity, Uncle Drew delivers in an unexpected and hilarious way. %

FRAMELINE42: 1985: Cory Michael Smith Gives A Star-Making Performance

1985 is a miracle of a film, one that pays tribute to an era, a generation past, and a culture that fueled the progress of LGBTQ civil rights for decades to come.

A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic that Pulls its Punches
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic That Pulls Its Punches

A Prayer Before Dawn boasts a fantastic central performance from Joe Cole, but unfortunately, wastes an astonishing true story in favour of genre cliches.

HER COMPOSITION: A Sensual Journey Of Sound

As a first-time feature for writer/director Stephan Littger, Her Composition is ambitious and full of earnest affectivity.

PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying
PIN CUSHION: The Nightmare Of Bullying

For sheer distinctiveness of vision, and for the visceral portrayal of how it feels to be bullied, director Deborah Haywood deserves plaudits for Pin Cushion.

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: An Enchanting and Eye-Opening Must See Documentary
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?: An Enchanting & Eye-Opening Must-See Documentary

Enchanting and eye opening, Won’t You Be My Neighbor will perfectly captivate and engage viewers, showcasing the power to affect change.

THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER: The Summer Of Josh Brolin Continues
THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER: The Summer Of Josh Brolin Continues

The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter is undeniably a missed opportunity, a film that nails a certain tone and feel without putting all the pieces together.

ULAM (MAIN DISH): Best Served With Heart
ULAM (MAIN DISH): Best Served With Heart

Ulam leaves your mouth watering for the vibrant flavors but most of all a longing to experience the lively spirit that exists within the Filipino community.

THE CATCHER WAS A SPY: Rudd Offers Another Strong Dramatic Turn

With an engaging but slightly sluggish story, fine acting, and a committed crew, The Catcher Was a Spy mostly succeeds as both a tense espionage film and a biopic.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE TRADE: An Exposé Of The Highest Calibre (& Interview With Director Matthew Heineman)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE TRADE: An Exposé Of The Highest Calibre (& Interview With Director Matthew Heineman)

Matthew Heineman’s The Trade is an exposé of the highest calibre, examining up-close a crisis with no tangible solutions.

WOMAN WALKS AHEAD: An Unimposing, By-the-Books Biographical Drama
WOMAN WALKS AHEAD: An Unimposing, By-the-Books Biographical Drama

Despite its empowering story, and fine performances by Michael Greyeyes and Jessica Chastain, Woman Walks Ahead is an unfortunately forgettable endeavor.

DISTORTED: Below Ricci & Cusack's Talent Level
DISTORTED: Below Ricci & Cusack’s Talent Level

Distorted leaves viewers with a disjointed, unoriginal story, a made-for-tv feel, and underwhelming thrills, with the only saving graces being the presence of Ricci and Cusack.