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Bentonville Film Festival 2021: CODA
Bentonville Film Festival 2021: CODA

From stunning performances all around, Coda is perfection from start to finish, keeping audiences engaged through humor, heart and genuine craftsmanship.

THE SUICIDE SQUAD: A Wonderfully Gory And Heartfelt Romp Into Chaos
THE SUICIDE SQUAD: A Wonderfully Gory And Heartfelt Romp Into Chaos

The Suicide Squad is a magnificent blend of gore, heart, and humor that engages its audience instantly with strong performances, and breathtaking visuals.

Why THE BIG SLEEP Still Enchants At 75
Why THE BIG SLEEP Still Enchants At 75

The chemistry between Bogart and Bacall and Howard Hawks’ storytelling have turned The Big Sleep into a lasting classic.

Queerly Ever After #58: LONGHORNS (2011)
Queerly Ever After #58: LONGHORNS (2011)

Barley even a movie, Longhorns is just terrible, lacking any redemption – and there really isn’t that much else to say.

HOMEROOM: The Youth Of A Nation
HOMEROOM: The Youth Of A Nation

Homeroom is empowering and it is inspiring, bringing a fresh perspective to the events of 2020 and to the future.

SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW: Sign Us Up For Another Chapter
SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW: Sign Us Up For Another Chapter

While it is less gory, especially in the film’s conclusion, it leaves a twist and an ending that speaks to the possibility of more films to come.

ANNETTE: Sympathy For The Abyss
ANNETTE: Sympathy For The Abyss

Not everyone will be won over by the weirdness of Annette, but for those who are, they will absolutely love it.

UNDER THE VOLCANO: Music History in The Most Unassuming of Places
UNDER THE VOLCANO: Music History in The Most Unassuming of Places

Under the Volcano chronicles the life of “Fifth Beatle” Sir George Martin’s secret recording studio in the Caribbean.

NAKED SINGULARITY: A Blend Of Genres That Never Quite Comes Together
NAKED SINGULARITY: A Blend Of Genres That Never Quite Comes Together

Naked Singularity tries to connect the legal and sci-fi elements of its story but ends up not quite capturing either aspect of the film.

THE GREEN KNIGHT: A Journey That Travels At Its Own Pace
THE GREEN KNIGHT: A Journey That Travels At Its Own Pace

The Green Knight is an immersive, beautifully photographed if sometimes frustratingly structured fantasy adaptation.

NINE DAYS: Beautiful & Heartbreaking, Edson Oda's Brilliant Debut Stares From The Abyss
NINE DAYS: Beautiful & Heartbreaking, Edson Oda’s Brilliant Debut Stares From The Abyss

Written and directed by Edson Oda in his directorial debut, Nine Days is as thoughtful as it is beautiful, as heartbreaking as it is jovial.

JUNGLE CRUISE: How Is It This Bland?
JUNGLE CRUISE: How Is It This Bland?

Jungle Cruise is far from cringe or embarrassment, and sure, it’s never actively terrible. But the bar shouldn’t be set this low.

Horrific Inquiry: SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983)
Horrific Inquiry: SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983)

Horrific Inquiry looks back on Sleepaway Camp, one of the most successful independent films ever made, and its societal lens on young women.

THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: A Horror Film That Wants To Be More
THE BOY BEHIND THE DOOR: A Horror Film That Wants To Be More

The Boy Behind the Door boasts some incredible shots, framing marrying with its lighting, crafting intrigue, and lasting impressions.

DUAL MANIA: Putting The 'Psycho' In Psychosis
DUAL MANIA: Putting The ‘Psycho’ In Psychosis

While it might feel out of touch with reality, it’s in the more personal aspects of his story that it manages to keep itself from falling off the deep end.