TUESDAY is thought provoking and humorous
by Rosalie Kicks Editor in Chief & Old Sport
In Daina Oniunas-Pusic’s feature debut Tuesday, they explore how loved ones sometimes are more resistant to let go than those that are facing their demise.
GROUP THERAPY falls flat and leaves much to be desired
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
While the direction, editing and score all worked together to compose a final product of fabulous festival bait- the optics only do so much to reign in the rather chaotic moving parts.
TRIBECA 2024: four features offer a roller coaster of emotions
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
As the Tribeca Film Festival continues, highly anticipated films find comfort in discomfort, solace in anxiety, and healing from trauma.
BAD BEHAVIOUR stands on its own as a wonderful film
by Clayton Hayes, Staff Writer
Englert’s script does not give Lucy any easy outs nor their relationship any easy fixes. Lucy and Dylan are not magically “healed” by the end of the film, but they are better in a way that feels much more authentic.
NEW STRAINS is a covid era tale of mixed reality
by Jo Rempel, Staff Writer
New Strains revels in its realism and invites us to these small horrors.
TRIBECA 2024: short films program
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
The shorts programs at the Tribeca Film Festival are uniformly strong and this year’s program was no exception
TRIBECA 2024: four feature films that show the grind of daily life
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
At this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, the hustle and grind of daily life lies at the center.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE: PANDORA'S BOX
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Pandora’s Box tells the sordid account of Lulu (Louise Brooks), a bewitching young woman whose choices are not only the downfall of herself, but all those around her. This is not a story for the faint of heart.
Read MoreTHIS CLOSENESS is a brilliant zoom-in on fully-realized tension
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
I could see being frustrated with This Closeness if I thought I was supposed to relate to any of these people.
HEROES SHED NO TEARS is an early John Woo film about the aftermath of the Vietnam War
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Heroes Shed No Tears is an unpolished but charming piece of Woo filmography that I would recommend to anyone who wants to see an early example of the action master at work.
THE PRIMEVALS is an action-adventure for the entire family
by Bill Russell, Staff Writer
Primevals is a fun picture that always moves full-speed ahead onto the next chapter.
Disc Dispatch: REPUBLIC PICTURES - HORROR COLLECTION
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Republic Pictures was active from 1935 until 1967 and is responsible for the making of close to 1,000 pictures. Below I examine each of the four flicks contained on this two disc Blu-ray set to determine if it would be worthy to add to your physical media collection.
Read MoreNEW LIFE offers a thrilling ride for its two women leads
by Melissa Strong, Staff Writer
Described as a horror thriller, this movie incorporates mystery, suspense, chase, apocalyptic themes, and social commentary to enrich the results.
HOLLYWOOD PRIDE highlights LGBTQ+ filmmakers that were not only forgotten but erased
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Within the pages of “Hollywood Pride” author and film critic Alonso Duralde recognizes Tinseltown players dating back to 1894 that have helped us get to the point we are today in terms of LGBTQ+ depiction.
BACKSPOT takes a serious look at cheerleading as a sport
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Backspot shows that giving your all—especially to an unforgiving sport—isn’t always as rewarding as it seems.
IN A VIOLENT NATURE offers a new twist with plenty of kills
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
With his feature debut, Nash reinvents the typical slasher story by giving the audience a different perspective.
PANDEMONIUM feels like a grab bag horror anthology
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
I think the film's three segments are each well made, but any overarching narrative feels created after the fact.
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is absolutely thrilling
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
I was pleasantly surprised with how much I gave a damn about this. Blockbusters are not typically my cup of tea, but in this case I can’t stress it enough: see Furiosa on the biggest screen possible with sound so loud that it rattles your bones.
Read MoreBACK TO BLACK is a standard biopic with amazing performances
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Back to Black left me with questions. It shows Winehouse’s issues with addiction, depression, and desire to perform as a singer. What I feel it leaves out is empathy.
Read MoreCOMA looks to face an uncertain future
by Jo Rempel, Staff Writer
In Coma, director Bertrand Bonello has managed to capture the information age’s endemic paralysis: the overwhelming options leading to deadlock.