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MAYHEM: Hilarious & Horrifying Socially Salient Satire
MAYHEM: Hilarious & Horrifying Socially Salient Satire

Mayhem is a culmination of film, art, historical and current affairs references, genre juxtapositions, and effective stylized filmmaking.

SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb
SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb

Despite some flaws, Suburbicon is still a riot of a good time, poking fun at the inherent obscurity of the American Dream in a unique way.

EVIL DEAD 2: A Live-Action Looney Tunes Horror Comedy
EVIL DEAD 2: A Live-Action Looney Tunes Horror Comedy

Evil Dead 2 succeeds in finding the twisted humor within the horror genre and makes the film a memorable exercise of cartoonish entertainment.

RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience
RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience

Rodents Of Unusual Size is a lesson in just how much a canny filmmaker can fit into a documentary that’s barely an hour long.

DINA: A Graceful Roadmap for the Rom Com Genre
DINA: A Graceful Roadmap For The Rom Com Genre

An Oscar worthy documentary, Dina is an entertaining film unique in its portrayal of the people behind the autism label.

TE ATA: Storytelling as Survival
TE ATA: Storytelling As Survival

If nothing else, Te Ata triumphs at breathing new life into a legend, and allowing us the pleasure of re-experiencing her vital legacy.

NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy
NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy

No Dress Code Required is a politically charged but impressively intimate look at one gay couple’s fight for the right to marry.

THE UNRAVELING: Limp Horror With A Silly Twist

Despite a strong premise, The Unraveling is a film that doesn’t quite go to that dark place that it should, with poor writing and acting.

The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: THE EXORCIST
The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: THE EXORCIST

Every year, between five to ten movies are bestowed the honor of being nominated by…

Monogamish: Tao Raspuli's Journey of Self-Discovery
MONOGAMISH: Tao Raspuli’s Journey Of Self-Discovery

Tao Raspuli’s Monogamish asks the viewer to challenge their own pre-conceptions on relationships, with an effective, non-judgemental eye.

GEOSTORM: Big? Yep. Loud? You Betcha. Dull? Woefully.
GEOSTORM: Big? Yep. Loud? You Betcha. Dull? Woefully.

Despite big, loud, planet destroying special effects, Geostorm still ends up feeling like a dull, tired excuse for a blockbuster.

BRAD'S STATUS: On Lives Lived Online
BRAD’S STATUS: On Lives Lived Online

Brad’s Status is a film about social media that is bolstered by its performances, but ultimately it is not particularly memorable.

THE LIGHT OF THE MOON: A Stunning Foray Into A Sensitive Subject
THE LIGHT OF THE MOON: A Stunning Foray Into A Sensitive Subject

Feeling both vitally important and imminently personal, The Light of the Moon is as remarkable as its title is poetic – and twice as powerful.

PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN: An Ode to Living An Unconventional Life
PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN: An Ode To Living An Unconventional Life

It may take certain liberties with the truth, but Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is still an enjoyable, inspirational biopic.

ONLY THE BRAVE: A Missed Opportunity Hellbent On Heroism

Only the Brave is more concerned with its traditional gender politics than making any grander statement on man’s relationship with nature.