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WALKAWAY JOE A Charming Coming-of-Age Pool Hall Drama
WALKAWAY JOE: A Charming Coming-of-Age Pool Hall Drama

Walkaway Joe seems like little more than a run-of-the-mill kitchen sink drama with a nine-ball angle. But Wright’s film is remarkably poignant.

THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD: Nature Always Bites Back
THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD: Nature Always Bites Back

While it may not be as ambitious or as deep as it could have been, it is an exciting genre film with a charismatic performance from Angelina Jolie.

THE PAPER TIGERS: Entertaining Action Comedy With Just Enough Mystery
THE PAPER TIGERS: Entertaining Action Comedy With Just Enough Mystery

The Paper Tigers is an enjoyable action comedy exploring the different ways people change over time and the importance of protecting your family, be it blood or bond.

WRATH OF MAN: Not Mad, Just Disappointed
WRATH OF MAN: Not Mad, Just Disappointed

Wrath of Man fails to make the most of an inventive story structure and a typically solid Statham performance, smothered under layers of bland masculinity.

THE KILLING OF TWO LOVERS: A Struggle to Remain Together
THE KILLING OF TWO LOVERS: A Struggle to Remain Together

Robert Machoian’s The Killing of Two Lovers is an upcoming marriage drama starring Clayne Crawford, Sepideh Moafi, and Chris Coy.

UNCIVILIZED: Finding Balance By Harmonizing Old Ways With Modern Convenience
UNCIVILIZED: Finding Balance By Harmonizing Old Ways With Modern Convenience

The documentary as a whole is a brilliant lesson in ecology, humanity, and finding better ways to live comfortably without taking more than you give back.

LAST CHANCE U - BASKETBALL: For The Fans of A Beautiful Game
LAST CHANCE U – BASKETBALL: For The Fans of A Beautiful Game

With a shift to basketball, the new season of Last Chance U is a journey into the lives of student-athletes hoping to achieve their goals.

CPH:DOX 2021: HOPPER/WELLES: A Clash Of Film Titans
CPH:DOX 2021: HOPPER/WELLES: A Clash Of Film Titans

In spite of some reservations, and though it certainly demands patience, Hopper/Welles remains a treasure trove worthy of exploration.

TCM Classic Film Festival 2021: DOCTOR X and the Horror Films of Michael Curtiz
TCM Classic Film Festival 2021: DOCTOR X and the Horror Films of Michael Curtiz

With the TCM Classic Film Festival kicking off in May, Lee Jutton takes a look at Michael Curtiz’s Doctor X, one of the films playing.

FOUR GOOD DAYS: A Profound Examination of Addiction
FOUR GOOD DAYS: A Profound Examination of Addiction

Delivering solid and unforgettable performances from Glenn Close and Mila Kunis, Four Good Days is brilliantly done, and quietly effective.

THE RESORT: Slow Burn Vacation Horror Takes Too Long to Get Gory
THE RESORT: Slow Burn Vacation Horror Takes Too Long to Get Gory

The final moments of the film do work, but are ultimately not worth sitting through the slow-pace, bad jokes, and exposition-laden dialogue.

15 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND): An Entertaining Satire of Clickbait Journalism
15 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND): An Entertaining Satire of Clickbait Journalism

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot (#1 Will Blow Your Mind) is a mockumentary satire exploring clickbait and cryptozoology in equal measure.

MONEY MACHINE: What Happened In Vegas Is Still Happening In Vegas
MONEY MACHINE: What Happened In Vegas Is Still Happening In Vegas

A sequel to What Happened in Vegas, Ramsey Denison’s newest documentary Money Machine examines the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

MOVIE NIGHT: An Uneven Night of Fright
MOVIE NIGHT: An Uneven Night of Fright

Matt Rosenblatt’s 2020 short film Movie Night peeks in on a couple’s first date where they watch a horror movie. But what lurks on the video?

San Francisco International Film Festival Documentary Round-up Part 2

Presented virtually, Arlin Golden finishes his coverage of the documentaries that premiered at this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival.