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DOWNTON ABBEY: A Film Solely For The Fans
DOWNTON ABBEY: A Film Solely For The Fans

Overall, Downton Abbey’s worth as a film depends on your feelings towards the original show.

DRIVEN: Occasionally Effective, But Held Back By Biopic Trappings
DRIVEN: Occasionally Effective, But Held Back By Biopic Trappings

Driven is a film that, despite a unique structure and talented cast, doesn’t feel as inventive as it sets out to be.

GOOD BOYS: The New Generation's Coming Of Age Comedy
GOOD BOYS: The New Generation’s Coming Of Age Comedy

It’s absurd and outrageous, and although sometimes that doesn’t work in favor of the jokes, Good Boys triumphs as a sweet coming-of-age story.

Video Dispatches: WAGON MASTER, MA & THE REFLECTING SKIN
Video Dispatches: WAGON MASTER, MA & THE REFLECTING SKIN

In this week’s Video Dispatches, we cover the home video releases of Ma (2019), The Reflecting Skin (1990) and Wagon Master (1950).

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW: A Bombastic Blast of Big Dumb Energy
FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW: A Bombastic Blast Of Big Dumb Energy

Overlong, overblown, and painfully unfunny at times, Hobbs & Shaw is a misguided endeavor that struggles to offer a sense of fun.

PALM BEACH: How's The Serenity?
PALM BEACH: How’s The Serenity?

Palm Beach lacks a sense of purpose – that despite it brimming with a number of winning personalities, its just a shame that the film they’re in lacks one itself.

DELIRIUM: A Good Idea Buried Under Too Many
DELIRIUM: A Good Idea Buried Under Too Many

Delirium is interesting enough to warrant our attention, but ultimately the route to the big “reveal” veers off course.

YESTERDAY: A Feel Good Love Letter To The Fab Four
YESTERDAY: A Feel Good Love Letter To The Fab Four

While Yesterday isn’t perfect, it’s the lighthearted, fun, summer movie that we need right now.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is fine enough sequel, but never really explores all its potential. Debbie Lawrie reviews.

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.

A Dog's Journey: Cat Lovers Beware
A DOG’S JOURNEY: Cat Lovers Beware

Do you like dogs? Then you might like A Dog’s Journey, the latest puppy compilation turned corn-syrup narrative released by Universal Pictures.

TOP END WEDDING: Rom-Com Reflections
TOP END WEDDING: Rom-Com Reflections

Top End Wedding is filled with all the romcom tropes and cliches you expect, but Wayne Blair’s film manages to sell this spin on the formula.

THE PUBLIC: An Honest Look at Homelessness and Humanity
THE PUBLIC: An Honest Look At Homelessness & Humanity

The Public is an amusing and eccentric film that provides a candid look at humanity, a powerful reminder to be kind and put our biases aside.

SXSW Review: US: An Even Bigger Home Run for Jordan Peele
SXSW 2019 Review: US: An Even Bigger Home Run For Jordan Peele

Us embraces puzzling imagery and timing to evoke a sense of interpretative meaning, which leads to personal intimacy with the viewer.

SXSW Review: US: Jordan Peele's Sophomore Is A Best Case Scenario
SXSW 2019 Review: US: Jordan Peele’s Sophomore Is A Best Case Scenario

After an enormously successful debut with Get Out, Jordan Peele delivers another bold film with Us, and seems to be creating a whole new genre.