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Why Is Godzilla King Of The Monsters?
Why Is Godzilla King Of The Monsters?

We look back at the history of Godzilla, starting in the 1954 Japanese film, and why the character has had a lasting impact all these years later.

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS: Beautifully Bombastic
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS: Beautifully Bombastic

Godzilla: King of the Monsters, from start to finish, is evidence that Dougherty loves Godzilla, but the action staged on-screen is far from perfect.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS: "The Battle for Harry" (S1E4): All Hail Margaret Regina
THE SPANISH PRINCESS: “The Battle for Harry” (S1E4): All Hail Margaret Regina

The hands of power have shifted and four pomegranate seeds have been gathered – we are halfway through The Spanish Princess!

REDS: The Forgotten Anti-Capitalist Epic of the 1980s
REDS: The Forgotten Anti-Capitalist Epic Of The 1980s

Warren Beatty’s Reds may be the final prestige picture that ideologically represents New Hollywood. Read our retrospective review of the 1981 epic.

THE LAST SUMMER: Young Love With No Heat
THE LAST SUMMER: Young Love With No Heat

The Last Summer is a frustratingly empty addition to the coming-of-age sub-genre and might struggle to hold the attention of its intended audience.

MA: Throws A Trashy Party
MA: Throws A Trashy Party

With abundant humor and a gruesome ending, Ma is a knowingly silly horror film that allows Octavia Spencer to revel in the grime.

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR Doesn't Shine
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR: Doesn’t Shine

While The Sun Is Also A Star does its job, it falls prey to the humdrum curse of countless other romance films.

POMS: A Team Worth Cheering For
POMS: A Team Worth Cheering For

Poms might be predictable, but it makes up for it with tons of heart about this team of elderly cheerleaders. Marc Ricov reviews.

ECHO IN THE CANYON: A Fitting Homage To The Epicenter of The '60s Folk Rock Scene
ECHO IN THE CANYON: A Fitting Homage To The Epicenter Of The ’60s Rock Scene

Echo in The Canyon is an ode to a time and place when the music coming out of Laurel Canyon defined the California Sound of The ’60s.

LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out on The Baseball Diamond
LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out On The Baseball Diamond

Long Time Coming is a deep heartfelt documentary displaying a world where MLB baseball was meant to reflect our society, yet proved a curious paradox.

Easy Season 3 Review: A Fitting Ending for This Underrated Gem
EASY Season 3: A Fitting Ending For This Underrated Gem

Season 3 of Easy continues its success in telling stories bubbling over with realism – it ties up the loose ends, but leaves things complicated.

HIGH LIFE: Black Holes and the Science Fiction of Depression
Black Holes & The Science Fiction Of Depression In HIGH LIFE

What happens to those without resources to evacuate a dying world? John Stanford Owen examines life and humanity in High Life.

WINE COUNTRY: A Slightly Familiar, But Satisfying Blend
WINE COUNTRY: A Slightly Familiar, But Satisfying Blend

Wine Country does what’s intended: there’s laughter, an abundance of touching moments, and an important contemplation on the bonds of friendships.

DOMINO – Brian De Palma’s Latest is a Compromised Yet Sporadically Engrossing International Crime Thriller
DOMINO: A Compromised Yet Sporadically Engrossing Crime Thriller

Though fundamentally flawed, De Palma’s latest film Domino offers fleeting glimpses of greatness that the iconic director once achieved.

THE PROPOSAL: A Documentary That Breaks The Mold
THE PROPOSAL: A Documentary That Breaks The Mold

The Proposal is a documentary that goes the extra mile portraying Jill Magid’s quest to access Luis Barragan’s archives. Frazer McDonald reviews.