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GOOD TIME: Welcome To The Robert Pattinson Era
GOOD TIME: Welcome To The Robert Pattinson Era

Good Time is a fast-paced, oscillation of raw emotion and manic suspense that plays directly to Pattinson’s continually emerging thespian strengths.

THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact
THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact

Despite a talented cast and crew, The Glass Castle ultimately fails as an adaptation of the famous memoir due to some questionable decisions.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted And Tiredly Contrived
ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted & Tiredly Contrived

Once Upon A Time In Venice is clearly a film made by cinephiles, but the scattered subplots and underdeveloped characters combine for an overall misfire.

THE EMOJI MOVIE: Why, Hollywood?
THE EMOJI MOVIE: Why, Hollywood?

Plotless, joyless and cash-grabbing, The Emoji Movie deserves the brunt of our wrath because it showcases everything wrong with Hollywood.

PILGRIMAGE: A Menagerie Of Metaphor
PILGRIMAGE: A Menagerie Of Metaphor

Pilgrimage is rife with metaphors connecting the Dark Ages with contemporary issues, making us wonder if we’ve advanced as much as we think.

Exclusive Clip: A BOY CALLED PO
A BOY CALLED PO: A Personal Film Hidden Behind Overused Tropes

A Boy Called Po lacks a realistic exploration of autism, falling into common tropes surrounding the depiction of autism in Hollywood films.

LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential
LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential

As a coming-of-age tale, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey is inoffensive, as a reminiscence of the Cold War years, it’s inert, as a whole it’s completely inconsequential.

THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror
THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror

In Megan Freels Johnston’s The Ice Cream Truck, sweet treats and sugary snacks are traded for bloodshed and suburban violence.

MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision
MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision

More Than a Word discusses and explores the Washington football team’s controversial name, casting new light on a longstanding issue.

CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City
CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City

Chronically Metropolitan is a quirky romantic indie about life in New York City; though not perfect, it’s reasonably enjoyable.

ANNABELLE: CREATION: The Conjuring Universe Is Off To A Solid Start
ANNABELLE: CREATION: The Conjuring Universe Is Off To A Solid Start

With effective sound design and plenty of earned scares, Annabelle: Creation is another successful entry in the continuing Conjuring saga.

THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES: A Quirky Indie With Its Own Identity
THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES: A Quirky Indie With Its Own Identity

The Incredible Jessica James has an infectious charm to it, bolstered by Williams’ strong lead performance and a positive central message.

Seed&Spark Shorts Part 2: YING & YANG
Seed&Spark Shorts Part 2: YING & YANG

Ying & Yang is empowering and heartbreaking, giving a window into the messed up mind of a man deciding his own fate.

RISK: Julian Assange, Exposed?
RISK: Julian Assange, Exposed?

Though with potential, Risk is ultimately an unoriginal look at Julian Assange, and pales in comparison to Poitras’ past work.

BEYOND FOOD: An Exploration Of Extraordinary Health
BEYOND FOOD: An Exploration Of Extraordinary Health

Beyond Food is a documentary that explores recent trends and diets in the food industry, asking advice from numerous professionals. We spoke with director Tom Reyes.