The Beginner’s Guide: Stanley Donen, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Stanley Donen, Director

Stanley Donen is a testament to the fact hopes and dreams are necessary because sometimes they do come true.

WE DIE YOUNG: JCVD Nostalgia Buoys a Glib Gangster Picture
WE DIE YOUNG: JCVD Nostalgia Buoys A Glib Gangster Picture

We Die Young has sporadic moments of action greatness, but feels overlong even with a brisk 90 minute runtime.

SHADOWHUNTERS: "A Kiss From A Rose" (S3E14): A New Clary Lurking in the Shadows?
SHADOWHUNTERS: “A Kiss From A Rose” (S3E14): A New Clary Lurking In The Shadows?

Shadowhunters “A Kiss From A Rose” was back with a punch, delivering one delicious detail after another, excitement to return each week freshly renewed.

THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon
THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon

The Brink is a well-constructed documentary that offers a lucid view of how the Breitbart founder thinks and operates.

In Defense Of SPRING BREAKERS
In Defense Of SPRING BREAKERS

Spring Breakers may be much more profound of a film than initially thought, lucidly expressing our fascination with money and violence.

Why Isn't Horror Scary Anymore?
Why Isn’t Horror Scary Anymore?

We’re in a shift in the current age of horror, where films tend not to be outright scary, but instead delve more subtly into inborn fears.

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019: NON-FICTION
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019 Review: NON-FICTION

Alex Lines reports back from Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019 where he saw Olivier Assayas’ Non-Fiction – an increasingly rare type of drama.

CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi

With a premise filled with potential and talent both in front of and behind the screen, Captive State is an unfortunate disappointment.

THE BROWSING EFFECT: A Nuanced & Effective Take On Online Dating Culture
THE BROWSING EFFECT: A Nuanced & Effective Take On Online Dating Culture

The Browsing Effect is a movie that may appear shallow at first glance, but gradually reveals more hidden depths when you make the effort to look in further.

LATE NIGHT Trailer
LATE NIGHT Trailer

In Late Night, starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson, a late-night talk show host suspects that she may soon be losing her long-running show.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Betrayals

In honor of this treacherous month, our writers are highlighting their favorite (that may be the wrong word) betrayals in film.

AMERICAN GODS: "The Beguiling Man" (S2E2): Two By Two
AMERICAN GODS: “The Beguiling Man” (S2E2): Two By Two

After last Sunday’s ending to American Gods, we were ready to get some answers on what happened to Shadow.

DONNYBROOK – A Slow and Punishing Bout of Misery Porn
DONNYBROOK: A Slow & Punishing Bout Of Misery Porn

Donnybrook ends with a final battle for the ages. It’s just a shame that the road leading there is a miserable slog.

Video Dispatches: YEAR OF THE DRAGON, DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME & MAURICE
Video Dispatches: YEAR OF THE DRAGON, DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME & MAURICE

In this latest video dispatch, Shawn discusses the home video releases of Year of the Dragon, Dawson City: Frozen Time & Maurice.

SXSW Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This
SXSW 2019 Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This

Good Boys is not for everyone, for it is messy and repetitive in what it’s doing, but it is also exceptionally funny, charming, and thoughtful.