2010s

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition
THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition

The Professor and the Madman limps out as a woefully half-baked and overcooked spectacle that mistakes reality for relevance.

THE PATIENT MAN: 'Strangers on a Tram' and the Art of Revenge
THE PATIENT MAN: ‘Strangers On A Tram’ & The Art Of Revenge

The Patient Man is a well-constructed thriller which deserves to be seen not only on the strengths of its convictions, but also for what it aims to achieve.

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD: Back To The Past
THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD: Back To The Past

The Personal History of David Copperfield is a truly sincere retelling of Dickens’ story, one that taps into a new contemporary edge and presents itself in a distinctly cinematic fashion.

BUFFALOED: Swindles It’s Way To A Mostly Good Time
BUFFALOED: Swindles Its Way To A Mostly Good Time

The story isn’t particularly revelatory, but the idiosyncratic humor and Zoey Deutch make Buffaloed a fun film.

AND THEN WE DANCED: A Rare Act Of Defiance
AND THEN WE DANCED: A Rare Act Of Defiance

For a movie like And Then We Danced, so steeped in the traditional culture of Georgian dance, to embrace its taboo subject matter is defiance, artistically rendered.

The Devastating Beauty of JOJO RABBIT
The Devastating Beauty Of JOJO RABBIT

Jojo Rabbit is a movie that delivers on its promise of humor, yet it leaves a thought provoking imagery that speaks to the true prowess of the message behind the satire.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

WEATHERING WITH YOU: Romantic Fantasy Planted In Reality

Shinkai’s Weathering With You is more than content to face the onslaught with the naive fantasies of youth. He’s unabashed about giving himself over to them totally.

GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You're Looking For
GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You’re Looking For

At the heart of Goalie is a tragic tale worth telling, but unfortunately the film, despite its best intentions, fails to do it justice.

THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy of Ours
THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy Of Ours

Rather than through narration and a remembrance of mafia life, The Traitor dispels the myths of cosa nostra through testimony and the post-mafia life of Buscetta.

I WISH I KNEW: Jia Zhangke’s Shanghai Serenade
I WISH I KNEW: Jia Zhangke’s Shanghai Serenade

One of the more poetic documentaries, I Wish I Knew is an ode to the impact one city has had, across so many decades, on so many lives.

INVISIBLE LIFE: Home Is Where The Heart Is
INVISIBLE LIFE: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Invisible Life is an enchanting experience, one that emphasizes the power of hope in times of helplessness and the importance of love above all else.

ZOMBI CHILD: An Eerily Gorgeous Reclamation Of The Soul
ZOMBI CHILD: An Eerily Gorgeous Reclamation Of The Soul

As aloof and occasionally frustrating as the film may appear to be, Zombi Child is an eerie yet beautiful tale of coming-of-age and vodou.

LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare
LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare

Beyond its clear feats for being a feature debut, Les Misérables is an urgent urban masterpiece.

HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests
HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests

Minhal Baig marries an American indie aesthetic with a uniquely immigrant narrative for something fresh, vital and worthwhile.