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BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: 100th Time, Still the Gory Charm
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: 100th Time, Still The Gory Charm

With his hundredth film, director Takashi Miike shows no signs of slowing down, with another fantastic, blood-soaked cinematic treat.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a funny yet brutal film, presenting complex quandaries of grief, violence, and rage.

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LA 92: A Tragic Moebius Strip

In a time where footage of police assault and murder is a regular occurrence, we…

SWEET VIRGINIA: A Gripping Thriller That Should Have Been Longer
SWEET VIRGINIA: A Gripping Thriller That Should Have Been Longer

Sweet Virginia is a gripping, atmospheric movie, with stellar acting and a characterful script who’s only fault is it is not long enough.

SUBURBICON: Fake Smiles & Stale Cookies Doesn't Always Win You Over
SUBURBICON: Fake Smiles & Stale Cookies Doesn’t Always Win You Over

Suburbicon is a somewhat effective thriller that unfortunately squanders its potential at being a deeper film about racial tension.

Feeling Sympathy For A Flawed Protagonist In TAXI DRIVER

Taxi Driver is a complex film in the way it presents a relatable character and then shows the increasingly erratic choices that he makes.

SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb
SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb

Despite some flaws, Suburbicon is still a riot of a good time, poking fun at the inherent obscurity of the American Dream in a unique way.

BRIMSTONE: An Epic, Fiery, Violent Mess
BRIMSTONE: An Epic, Fiery, Violent Mess

Brimstone had potential, but it is bogged down by its length and a desire to show an excessive amount of gratuitous violence against women.

The Beginner's Guide: Rob Zombie, Director & Writer
The Beginner’s Guide: Rob Zombie, Director & Writer

Rob Zombie is one of the more well-known B-horror filmmakers working today, his films a glorification of campy fun and violence.

SAW: A Twisted Horror Film That Will Knock Your Foot Off
SAW: A Twisted Horror Film That Will Knock Your Foot Off

It’s not one of the horror greats that many people make it out to be, but Saw is crafty and ambitious enough to warrant a horror buff’s time.

The Beginner's Guide: Claire Denis, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Claire Denis, Director

The characters in her films don’t say much, but Claire Denis still manages to create worlds where communication arrives in other forms.

The Beginner's Guide: Martin Scorsese, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Martin Scorsese, Director

Martin Scorsese’s career so far spans five decades – which films of his should you start exploring first? This is an in-depth guide to his amazing work!

The Beginner's Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director
The Beginner’s Guide: James Gunn, Writer/Director

James Gunn has made a name for himself for his gloriously offensive yet emotionally poignant films; here is a rundown of his filmography.

FIST FIGHT: A Briskly Funny Exploration of the American Education System
FIST FIGHT: A Briskly Funny Exploration Of The American Education System

Not all the jokes in Fist Fight land, but the film still works surprisingly well as a satirical exploration of the American education system.

The Uncomfortable Post-Truth Of RESERVOIR DOGS
The Uncomfortable Post-Truth Of RESERVOIR DOGS

Reservoir Dogs, though seemingly a time capsule due to having premiered 25 years ago, is actually quite potent in today’s post-truth world.