World War II

TRANSIT & The Petzold Gaze
TRANSIT & The Petzold Gaze

Transit finds Christian Petzold on the same end of the telescope as his previous films, but looking through a more sophisticated, evolved tool with a wider view of the medium.

OVERLORD: Zombies & Nazis & Bombs, Oh My!
OVERLORD: Zombies & Nazis & Bombs, Oh My!

Overlord is exactly what you would want and expect a movie about zombies created by Nazis to be: a deranged, disgusting delight.

WUNDERLAND: Trite War Film Is A Failure On Multiple Fronts
WUNDERLAND: Trite War Film Is A Failure On Multiple Fronts

Although Wunderland purports to be a sincere tribute to a real event, it never finds the time to say or suggest anything about war, courage, or death.

THE SILENCE OF OTHERS: Momentous Story Must Be Seen On The Big Screen (& Interview With Filmmakers)
THE SILENCE OF OTHERS: Momentous Story Must Be Seen On The Big Screen (& Interview With Filmmakers)

The Silence of Others reveals the struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, who continue to seek justice to this day. We spoke with directors Robert Bahar and Almudena Carracedo.

THE LAST SUIT: A Powerful and Poignant Journey
THE LAST SUIT: A Powerful & Poignant Journey

By elegantly twisting the tropes of both the road movie and the war movie, The Last Suit tells a familiar story in a fresh manner.

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY: A Gentle Yet Moving Heritage Romance
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY: A Gentle Yet Moving Heritage Romance

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society won’t shock or challenge you, but it will give you a sense of easygoing warmth.

OPERATION FINALE: Revenge & Justice Clash In Somber True Story
OPERATION FINALE: Revenge & Justice Clash In Somber True Story

Operation Finale is pensive and provocative, but it also feels a desire to thrill viewers remaining limited by its adherence to the spy genre.

MEMOIR OF WAR: The Agony of Endless Waiting
MEMOIR OF WAR: The Agony Of Endless Waiting

Memoir of War is at its best when focusing on the inner life of its protagonist – but even she can’t prevent it from feeling unnecessarily drawn-out.

BOARDING SCHOOL: This School Teaches a Whole New Brand of Horror
BOARDING SCHOOL: This School Teaches A Whole New Brand Of Horror

Boarding School follows in suit with the continued reinvigoration of the horror genre, breaking away from the cliché and introducing new scares.

"I Never Got Into His Mind, Ever." Interview With Sir Ben Kingsley, On Playing A Nazi War Criminal In OPERATION FINALE
“I Never Got Into His Mind, Ever.” Interview With Sir Ben Kingsley, On Playing A Nazi War Criminal In OPERATION FINALE

We spoke with Sir Ben Kingsley about his latest film Operation Finale, taking on the portrayal of a Nazi official and his continued work to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

THE CAPTAIN: Nihilism Rules In Brutal World War II Drama
THE CAPTAIN: Nihilism Rules In Brutal World War II Drama

The Captain is the kind of project that suffers from an identity crisis, never deciding what it wants to say or how seriously it should take itself.

THE CATCHER WAS A SPY: Rudd Offers Another Strong Dramatic Turn

With an engaging but slightly sluggish story, fine acting, and a committed crew, The Catcher Was a Spy mostly succeeds as both a tense espionage film and a biopic.

ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That'll Leave You Wanting More
ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That’ll Leave You Wanting More

Certainly a crowd pleaser, Zoo is light and easy, yet lacks a certain depth for its subject matter, despite its talented cast, that will leave you wanting more.

THE TWO OF US: A Surprisingly Heartwarming Depiction of Childhood During Wartime
THE TWO OF US: A Surprisingly Heartwarming Depiction Of Childhood During Wartime

On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Claude Berri’s autobiographical drama The Two Of Us remains as heartwarming as ever, offering a look at one of the greatest conflicts in history and the prejudices it triggered through a child’s eyes.

Faulknerian Elements In MUDBOUND
Faulknerian Elements In MUDBOUND

Zac Hestand explores how Dee Rees’ Mudbound excels as a contemporary successor to the classic work of William Faulkner.