THE BLUE ROSE is untamed
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
The Blue Rose oozes in style, design, and flair but ultimately blinds itself in neon drenched hues.
MADE IN ENGLAND is a comprehensive and engaging documentary
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
The documentary Made In England essentially made me feel like I was aboard a tram ride on one of those studio backlot tours.
FLY ME TO THE MOON is adequate in every sense
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
I can imagine that in 1969 witnessing what was thought conceivable only in science fiction stories become a reality was an extremely joyful and uplifting moment. It gave people something to believe in, cheer for and most importantly served as a reminder that the impossible was possible.
MOTHER, COUCH! offers absurdity and authentic emotion
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Mother, Couch! deceives audiences with a false sense of security through the comedic dialogue and awkward familial encounters before abruptly revealing its true, unsettling nature.
MaXXXine offers more style than substance
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
It is quite possible my expectations were too high. Especially after being inundated at the cinema with the trailer for months leading up to me finally viewing the thing.
MARS uses old trick to blast off into new worlds
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
Coming in at a crisp eighty-four minutes, Mars knows what it is and accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do.
Disc Dispatch: PURSUED
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Pursued is the kind of motion picture that one will find they will want to revisit as there is so much going on under the surface.
A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE reminds us the important of mourning the before times
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
A Quiet Place: Day One offers a surprising amount of depth underneath its thrills.
CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT searches for modern miracles
by Jo Rempel, Staff Writer
Hypnotic in its stillness, Wandering Saint sees a world heavy with history, where miracles really do happen.
THE VOURDALAK finds a fresh approach in returning to vampiric roots
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
The Vourdalak is such a unique breath of fresh air, both to the vampire narrative and horror in general.
THELMA is both a loving portrait and a thrilling tale of aging
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
June Squibb shines brightly in her first leading role, brilliantly complemented by the equally phenomenal Richard Roundtree.
Disc Dispatch: SCI-FI CHILLERS COLLECTION
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
If a motion picture involves a monster, creature, or beastie I am, without a doubt, going to hit play. Nothing lures me in like watching the possible destruction of planet Earth at the hands of a cool ghoul.
CHESTNUT is too bland for a successful love triangle
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
I kept waiting for something to set the story afire, but Chestnut stays at the same level throughout, a low simmer.
KINDS OF KINDNESS is kinda wild
by Rosalie Kicks Old Sport and Editor in Chief
If one is looking for a feel good flick, this ain’t it. Kinds of Kindness will challenge minds, lead to complicated emotions, and most likely have one pining for a meaningless film to watch afterwards or a reason to eat their feelings via an ice cream cone with lots of jimmies.
TRIBECA 2024's chaotically entertaining lineup goes out with a godzilla-sized bang
by Liz Wiest, Staff Writer
The 23rd edition of the Tribeca Film Festival has come to a triumphant close this week after twelve days of magnificent world premieres, delightful events, and cutting edge immersive experiences.
HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON is fangtastic
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
After the opening events of this movie, I knew that I was going to love it. The plot would have had to take a rather sharp turn to change my initial opinion and instead, as the picture progressed I found myself more enthralled.
Read MoreTRIBECA 2024: three music documentaries to add to your watchlist
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
This year, the Tribeca Film Festival featured a myriad of music documentaries.
THE BIKERIDERS boasts a cast that can do no wrong
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
I do not like motorcycles. They are obnoxiously loud death traps that often cut me off on the highway. So, why did I see The Bikeriders? Well, with this stacked cast, there was no way I was going to let this picture pass me by.
WAITING FOR DALI reaches for freedom from structure
by Daniel Pecoraro, Staff Writer
Waiting for Dalí, thankfully, has soul, while telling a story of an El Bulli-esque restaurant and its wildly eccentric restaurateur.
TRIBECA 2024: five feature film world premieres
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of five films that had their World Premieres at the Tribeca Festival.