Disc Dispatch: IN THE SUMMERS
by Billy Russell, Associate Editor
In the Summers is a terrific Blu-ray release from Music Box Films.
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
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?
Romance Week: Valentine's Day Double Feature–Romance, obsession, and the uncanny in MULHOLLAND DR. & THE BEAST
by Lindsey Romain, Staff Writer
Love as nightmare is a theme in both David Lynch’s Mulholland Dr. (2000) and Bertrand Bonnello’s The Beast (2024), an intriguing Valentine’s Day double feature idea.
Romance Week: Groundbreaking in 1986, MALA NOCHE remains fresh and exciting
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Romance doesn’t always have to be hearts and flowers. My favorite romances are bittersweet films about unrequited love. Gus Van Sant’s extraordinary feature debut, Mala Noche, is one such film and my favorite film in his oeuvre.
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.
Romance Week Double Feature: “Is somebody gonna match her freak?”
by Shayna Davis, Staff Writer
This Valentine’s Day, skip the tear-jerker romcoms and strap (lol) in for a night of femme-centered eroticism that’s sure to get your cheeks flushed (at the very least!)
VIOLET LUCCA to host screening of eXistenZ at PHILLY FILM CENTER this Saturday
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
On Saturday, join your fellow body horror lovers for a screening of the 1999 David Cronenberg overlooked sci-fi classic eXistenZ hosted by special guest, New York Film Critic and author, Violet Lucca in celebration of her recent book release, David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials.
Romance Week: Love in Bloom(sday)– BEFORE SUNRISE, Ulysses, and the poetry of wandering
by Lindsey Romain, Staff Writer
A present so defined by disruption and decay—politically, ecologically, communally—that the concept of chance meetings and hope and romantic bids feel by contrast unimportant. But oh how contrary—how necessary those things are now more than ever.
How to Start Watching: The Fake Dating romance trope in movies
by Fiona Underhill, Staff Writer
As an introduction to Fake Dating Movies, I’m going to give you a rundown of my favorite 15 movies (in chronological order) that use this trope, which mostly consists of films where both parties agree
BONUS TRACK is a heartwarming, wholesome musical flick
by Shayna Davis, Staff Writer
Bonus Track is a warm and wholesome movie. It provides a world in which these two teenagers are allowed to explore what they care about creatively and romantically without any truly severe consequences.
Carrying the stars and stripes: A Captain America retrospective
by Darian Davis, Staff Writer
The decision to put Sam Wilson in the suit is sound for many reasons, not only due to literary precedent, but because of the core values of service, sacrifice, and compassion he and Steve share.
Movie: The Series—CRUEL INTENTIONS
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Oh the dangerous liaisons you’ll meet with all their cruel intentions. It’s time, once again, for Movie: The Series. But this time, we’ve got an extra movie for you!