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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.

THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer
THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious & Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer

With Thunder Road, viewers witness the birth of a comic actor who could very well grow into one of the finest of this generation.

Beginners Guide To The Netflix Marvel Television Universe
Beginners Guide To The Netflix Marvel Television Universe

In this guide, we introduce you to the world of Marvel across four distinctive yet interconnected TV series on Netflix. It’s a journey worth taking.

EX LIBRIS: Another Triumph From Frederick Wiseman

Mannered, but direct, like the institution it portrays, Ex Libris is an open book that invites any inquiring mind to explore its many avenues.

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: Captures A Universal Audience With Simple Storytelling & Personal Moments
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: Captures A Universal Audience With Simple Storytelling & Personal Moments

Ant-Man and the Wasp is an enjoyable blend of superhero action and familial comedy, with a strong central cast to make everything work well together.

BOOM FOR REAL: A Time Capsule Of The Early Days Of Basquiat
BOOM FOR REAL: A Time Capsule Of The Early Days Of Basquiat

Boom For Real is an eye-opening look at how one unique artist was molded and inspired by the time and place in which he lived.

THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN: A Family Affair That Doesn’t Quite Mesh
THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN: A Family Affair That Doesn’t Quite Mesh

The Year of Spectacular Men might spin its wheels and veer off course, but there’s still some fun to be had by these spectacular women.

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO: An Empty Sicario Shell
SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO: An Empty Sicario Shell

Sicario: Day of the Soldado is an empty shell of a flick, one that tries to emulate the success of the first but lacks all the components that made it so brilliant.

LOVE, CECIL: A Worthy Portrait of A Life Devoted to Beauty
LOVE, CECIL: A Worthy Portrait Of A Life Devoted To Beauty

By showing Cecil Beaton the respect he deserves, while also not shying away from the less pleasant sides of his personality, Love, Cecil is a perfect tribute to all of the contrasting sides of this multifaceted, multi-talented artist.

THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE: Bizarre Yet Beautiful Musical Biopic
THE ICARUS LINE MUST DIE: Bizarre Yet Beautiful Musical Biopic

Hard to comprehend, The Icarus Line Must Die has a strange dream-like atmosphere that seemingly evades definition.

EIGHTH GRADE: The Film Every Teenager Needs in their Lives Right Now
EIGHTH GRADE: The Film Every Teenager Needs In Their Lives Right Now

Eighth Grade is the messiness of the teenage experience confidently articulated by a first time filmmaker with an innately humanist streak.

DADDY ISSUES: A Bittersweet and Sexual Coming Of Age
DADDY ISSUES: A Bittersweet & Sexual Coming Of Age

Certainly not perfect but a very interesting watch, Cash’s debut feature film is a well-executed musing on family, sexuality, and the Electra Complex.

SIBERIA: An Uneven Blend of Genres With a Strong Ending
SIBERIA: An Uneven Blend Of Genres With A Strong Ending

Despite a strong beginning and strong performances, Siberia is ultimately a confounding mess of genres and tone.

THE DEVIL'S DOORWAY: An Effective Chiller, Even if A Little By-the-Numbers
THE DEVIL’S DOORWAY: An Effective Chiller, Even if A Little By-the-Numbers

The Devil’s Doorway is effective up to a certain point, but ultimately it squanders all of the potential set up in its first act in lieu of a very by-the-numbers found footage horror.