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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.

THE BAD BATCH: Wasteland For Interesting Ideas
THE BAD BATCH: Wasteland For Interesting Ideas

Lacking substance or exploration of themes, The Bad Batch is a pointless post-apocalyptic, psychedelic trip to nowhere-land.

THE DARK TOWER: Inklings Of Potential, But Its Troubled Production Shows

The Dark Tower may not be a complete disaster, but it has numerous flaws that weigh down what could have been an entertaining film.

CUT SHOOT KILL: A Bloody Decent Effort
CUT SHOOT KILL: A Bloody Decent Effort

Another entry in the continuing trend of independent horror, Cut Shoot Kill just manages to stand out amongst the masses.

WHOSE STREETS?: Reclaiming The Narrative
WHOSE STREETS?: Reclaiming The Narrative

Whose Streets? is a black story told by black voices, presenting a perspective that has remained elided in mainstream debate over black bodies and lives.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: Low-Brow Humour, High-Level Heart
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: Low-Brow Humour, High-Level Heart

Although unashamedly made for the youngest audiences possible, Captain Underpants is infectiously charming to all ages.

COLUMBUS: Art Forms Converge In A Stunning Debut
COLUMBUS: Art Forms Converge In A Stunning Debut

A wonderful debut from essayist Kogonada, Columbus is as much about slowing down and taking stock of your life as it is a slow burn in itself.

KIDNAP: Halle Berry Has Hit Rock Bottom
KIDNAP: Halle Berry Has Hit Rock Bottom

Though with the talented Halle Berry at the helm, Kidnap is a poorly made action thriller that is lacking in story, acting, and execution.

GOOK: A Character Study with a Raw Emotional Power
GOOK: A Character Study With A Raw Emotional Power

Gook is an irresistible film that manages to breathe new life into a narrative set within the confines of this particular historical setting.

A FAMILY MAN: A Life Changing Diagnosis
A FAMILY MAN: Gerard Butler’s Failed Attempt To Shed His Action Hero Image

Gerard Butler’s attempts to shake off his action hero image in A Family Man are commendable, but he is miscast in this saccharine drama.

BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana
BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana

Brave New Jersey is a fictional yet charming look at the aftereffects of Orson Welles’ famous War of the Worlds broadcast on a small town.

ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star
ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star

Atomic Blonde may be sloppy in structure, but it is oozing with immaculately executed action and a finely tuned performance by Theron.

LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood
LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood

Landline’s Gillian Robespierre & Jenny Slate understand that female characters can do unlikable things while still earning our empathy.

KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting
KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting

Kuso, though visually interesting at times, is ultimately too disgusting to recommend, and seemingly has no purpose behind it.