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BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Becoming a Better You
BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON: The Agony & Ecstasy Of Becoming A Better You

Brittany Runs a Marathon is positively delightful, a rare comedy that doesn’t gloss over the often painful challenges one faces in changing one’s life for the better. 

THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE: A New Age of Familiar Fantasy
THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE: A New Age Of Familiar Fantasy

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is the bold kind of fantasy that is more than welcome from the Henson studio in the 21st century.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE TOWERS: STUYVESANT HIGH ON 9/11: The Children of September 11th Speak
IN THE SHADOW OF THE TOWERS: STUYVESANT HIGH ON 9/11: The Children Of September 11th Speak

Amy Schatz’s “In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant HIgh on 9/11” recounts the harrowing day through the eyes of high school students who saw it happen first hand.

DON'T LET GO: Time Travel Thriller Loses Its Way
DON’T LET GO: Time Travel Thriller Loses Its Way

Don’t Let Go sounds clever and mystical, but it’s a time-consuming thriller with alluring configuration and very little payoff.

I Trapped the Devil ultimately has just enough meat on its bones to stick with viewers willing to plunge into its grim, nightmarish world.
I TRAPPED THE DEVIL: Faith, Family & The Demon In The Basement

I Trapped the Devil ultimately has just enough meat on its bones to stick with viewers willing to plunge into its grim, nightmarish world.

TIFF REVIEW: THE GOLDFINCH Fails Donna Tartt
TIFF 2019: THE GOLDFINCH Fails Donna Tartt

John Crowley’s adaptation of The Goldfinch lets down its source material and is, above it all, limp Oscar-bait.

47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED: Throw This One Back
47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED: Throw This One Back

Between a disorganized format, poor storytelling choices, and novice performances, we condemn 47 Meters Down: Uncaged to the chum bucket.

EVERY TIME I DIE: An Innovative Supernatural Thriller
EVERY TIME I DIE: An Innovative Supernatural Thriller

Living up to its eccentricity and lyrical presence, Every Time I Die extensively utilizes its piercing score and shadowy effects.

READY OR NOT: There is No Hiding the Horrific Fun
READY OR NOT: There Is No Hiding The Horrific Fun

Predictable to a fault, Ready or Not is still engaging, edge-of-your seat entertainment that brings just enough gore coupled with humor.

IT CHAPTER TWO: Overactive CGI Doesn't Spoil The Impact Of This Finale
IT CHAPTER TWO: Overactive CGI Doesn’t Spoil The Impact Of This Finale

The losers are as compelling as before, Chapter Two successfully binds this group to its former to give fans a nuanced end.

GIVE ME LIBERTY: A Beautifully Chaotic Slice Of Life
GIVE ME LIBERTY: A Beautifully Chaotic Slice Of Life

Give Me Liberty evokes a sense of timelessness and universality that permeates through every element of the film.

ANGEL HAS FALLEN: An Old Dog With A Couple New Tricks
ANGEL HAS FALLEN: An Old Dog With A Couple New Tricks

Thankfully, strong cast and fan following go along way to make Angel Has Fallen enjoyable despite its director’s shortcomings.

THE DEATH OF DICK LONG: A Twisted, Hilarious Trojan Horse
THE DEATH OF DICK LONG: A Twisted, Hilarious Trojan Horse

The Death of Dick Long might easily be the most bizarre film of the year, but it’s also one of the funniest.

BURN: Extinguished Potential
BURN: Extinguished Potential

Burn is a stand-off between undeniable indie individualism and psycho-thriller, without a true path.

THE FANATIC: It's Bonkers, But Still Entertaining
THE FANATIC: Bonkers, But Still Mostly Entertaining

The Fanatic, directed by Fred Durst and starring John Travolta and Devon Sawa, is campy, a bit ill-spirited at times, but I still couldn’t turn it off.