‘Dick Johnson Is Dead’ A Heart-Warming Look At Death and Dying (FILM REVIEW)
Netflix invites you to stare in the face of death and laugh.
‘Possessor’ Horrifies and Amazes (FILM REVIEW)
Brandon Cronenberg takes us on a mindbending ride of psychological horror.
Miranda July Returns with ‘Kajillionaire’ (FILM REVIEW)
It’s been almost a decade since we last saw a Miranda July film, and it’s a solid return.
‘Antebellum’ Can’t Carry the Weight of its Intentions (FILM REVIEW)
Even a powerhouse turn from Janelle Monáe can’t rescue Antebellum.
‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ Is The Feel Good Surprise of the Season (FILM REVIEW)
What if your heartbreak was actually art?
‘Mulan’ Shines Even With Disney Constraints (FILM REVIEW)
Never as epic as it wants to be, Mulan is still Disney’s best live action remake.
‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ Brings New Life to Charles Dickens (FILM REVIEW)
Dickens has rarely seemed so alive.
‘Bill and Ted Face the Music’ Presents Delightful Coda to Series (FILM REVIEW)
Bill and Ted are back in a most excellent, non-heinous new romp.
Chelsea Peretti Shines in Otherwise Dull ‘Spinster’ (FILM REVIEW)
Peretti’s dry, absurdist wit nearly makes Spinster worth it.
‘Summerland’ Oozes Charm (FILM REVIEW)
This debut is a charming dramedy set amidst WWII England.
‘Yes, God, Yes’ Takes Sex-Coms to New Places (FILM REVIEW)
Rating: B+ Teenage sex-coms seem to go hand in hand with the grotesque. From pie fucking to sexual assault, the cinematic attitude towards teen sexuality tend to push the limits of not only taste and propriety, but also of legality. So rarely is it give the respect and agency it deserves. Which is probably why […]
‘The Rental’ A Simple and Effective Debut from Dave Franco (FILM REVIEW)
Familiarity doesn’t stop Dave Franco’s directorial debut from being effective.
‘The Painted Bird’ Offers Horrific Look At Human Soul (FILM REVIEW)
Beautiful, lyrical, and in all ways horrific.
‘Relic’ Creates Bold Look At Haunted House Horror (FILM REVIEW)
Equal parts emotional and terrifying, Relic is one of the year’s most satisfying horrors.
‘The Truth’ Packs Quiet Emotional Punches (FILM REVIEW)
A cast of legends comes together for a surprising, emotional film experience.
‘Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things’ A Rote But Reverent Look At the Life and Legacy of An American Great (FILM REVIEW)
The life and legacy of an American legend is explored in this new documentary.
‘Babyteeth’ Breathes Life Into Coming of Age (FILM REVIEW)
Director Shannon Murphy crafts a wonderful celebration of life.
‘7500’ Shouldn’t Have Left the Runway (FILM REVIEW)
Not even a great performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt can save this dud.
‘The King of Staten Island’ Shines Spotlight On Millennial Ennui (FILM REVIEW)
Pete Davidson and Judd Apatow release one of tthe best movies so far this year.
‘The Hunt’ Leaves No Side Unscorched (BLU-RAY REVIEW)
No side is unscathed by the end of this bitter satire.