Slamdance horror short, POSSUM shines in absurdism
by Avery Coffey, Staff Writer
Possum grants us access into the fall and rise of a group that learns how fixable their imperfections are under submission.
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH is a long-awaited gift
by Jessica Scott, Staff Writer
The Annihilation of Fish is a gem of a movie that shows us who we are as humans: strange, funny, sad, and capable of unconditional love if we open ourselves up to it.
EX-HUSBANDS gives a poignant look at the life cycle of relationships
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
Ex-Husbands is a charming and touching look at the ever changing state of relationships.
THE MONKEY is a delightfully bloody theatrical experience
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Even after seeing the trailer, I was not prepared to cackle as much as I did for a film that features so much dang blood.
1999’s COMPENSATION feels more relevant and timely than ever
by Daniel Pecoraro, Staff Writer
Zeinabu irene Davis’s film provides myriad antidotes to the present social illnesses.
CLEANER is an overly polished but intense thriller
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
If Die Hard is a critique of globalization, what does a Die Hard critique of the environmental crisis look like?
THE QUIET ONES: a last chance and a Danish heist
by Stacey Osbeck, Staff Writer
If you’ve grown weary of over the top international art thieves or heists set in Vegas, The Quiet Ones’ atmospheric Nordic suspense may be just the palate cleanser you need.
This year's Oscar-nominated animated shorts catagory is a great sampler of the medium
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor
Here is a rundown of the five nominees and each film’s chances of winning this year’s Best Animated Short Film.
ALTERED REALITY is a time-traveling, Faustian bargain
by Cleo Tunningley, Staff Writer
Altered Reality is a reheated Faustian broth that’s bland as can be.
This year's Oscar-nominated Documentary shorts center crime and music
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of the five nominees and each film’s chances of winning this year’s Documentary Short Film Oscar.
British chiller THE BABY IN THE BASKET looks beautiful but struggles to scare
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
The Baby in the Basket doesn’t add a lot to the religious horror subgenre, but its strong cinematography and performances elevate it far above a lot of low-budget fare.
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY explores grief and love after loss
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
While Bridget Jones as a series has always prided itself as being a relatable fantasy for millions of women around the world, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy amps up the wish fulfillment while tackling the heavier subject matter of grief—both to its benefit and its detriment.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is neither brave nor new
by Darian Davis, Staff Writer
Director Julius Onah does his best to deliver on what is a tall task: a major blockbuster with a Black lead and an A-list cast that’s also part of a billion-dollar franchise.
This year's Live Action Oscar-nominated shorts offer stories from around the world
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of the five live action short film nominees and each film’s chance of winning the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar.
PADDINGTON IN PERU is no PADDINGTON 2, and that’s actually a problem
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Paddington in Peru is a whimsical little film about characters audiences and readers have grown to love going on a straightforward adventure in the jungle.
I LOVE YOU FOREVER’s subversion of the romantic comedy doesn’t quite land
by Jill Vranken, Staff Writer
What if your real-life rom com meet cute descends into an exhausting, abusive nightmare?
ONE NIGHT IN TOKYO offers echoes of passion, but not much else
by Christopher La Vigna, Staff Writer
With interesting elements, One Night in Tokyo fails to do much more than meander.
ARMAND suggests interesting questions but loses steam in the final act
by Laurence Boag-Matthews, Staff Writer
Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel’s first feature film is a tense thriller following the adults involved in dealing with a report of child sexual abuse.
THE DEAD THING is an erotic, cautionary tale of modern dating
by Rachel Shatto, Staff Writer
The film creates a ghostly, bittersweet atmosphere, but the message is ultimately messy.
ROUNDING has all the makings of a psychological thriller, but falls short
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Rounding doesn’t always soar, but Thompson is an artist to watch.