2010s

THE PLAGIARISTS: An Enticing, Hard-Edged Meditation On Art
THE PLAGIARISTS: An Enticing, Hard-Edged Meditation On Art

The Plagiarists is peculiar, fairly self-reflexive, and laced with grueling yet equally as rewarding ambiguity that comes from the artists’ seat.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A Movie For All of Humanity
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A Movie For All Of Humanity

In a world that seems more divisive and hopeless everyday, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is a beautiful film that anyone and everyone could and should see.

BETTER DAYS: A Brutally Candid Chinese Drama About Bullying
BETTER DAYS: A Brutally Candid Chinese Drama About Bullying

Better Days is a mostly earnest drama that plods through bullying, academic stress, murder and tragedy, retaining a fittingly bleak and dolorous tone.

LOOKING FOR ALASKA: An Almost Perfect Adaptation of a Fan Favorite
LOOKING FOR ALASKA Season 1: An Almost Perfect Adaptation Of A Fan Favorite

While it does suffer from a few hiccups along the way, it finds its strength in its source material and its characters, cast and crew.

KNIVES OUT: Rian Johnson's Suspenseful Lampoon of the 1%
KNIVES OUT: Rian Johnson’s Suspenseful Lampoon Of The 1%

For all its faults, Knives Out is a brisk and often engaging film that will provide audiences a moderately enjoyable ride.

QUEEN & SLIM: Two People Come Into Focus
QUEEN & SLIM: Two People Come Into Focus

Violence dehumanizes in many ways. It can do so overtly, presenting you with situations that…

Animal Among Us: The Real Monster Was Boredom All Along
ANIMAL AMONG US: The Real Monster Was Boredom All Along

Generic in all the worst ways, Animal Among Us is poorly executed, feeling like a throwback to the worst of mid 2000’s horror.

THE GALLOWS ACT II: A Complete Utter Nightmare
THE GALLOWS ACT II: A Complete Utter Nightmare

The Gallows Act II is full of bad jump scares, laughable dialogue and is never very scary. Kevin Lee reviews.

EARTHQUAKE BIRD: Psychological Thriller Starts Off Strong But Veers Off Balance

Earthquake Bird is likely to be but a blip in the filmography of both its stars and director.

KLAUS: A Traditionally Animated Christmas Wonder
KLAUS: A Traditionally Animated Christmas Wonder

Klaus captures the old fashioned wonder of Christmas within the old fashioned splendor of traditional animation.

AHS 1984 (S9 E 8,9) "Rest in Pieces" & "Final Girl": The Final Episodes
AHS 1984 (S9E8,9) “Rest in Pieces” & “Final Girl”: The Final Episodes

In a compassionate ending, the season wraps up with a happy ending for all, a rarity for American Horror Story.

MIDWAY: A Battle That Deserves A Better Film
MIDWAY: A Battle That Deserves A Better Film

Between bad dialogue, acting that feels as undeveloped as the characters, and an unfocused story, it’s no wonder Midway feels like a drag.

DANIEL ISN’T REAL: Third Acts Are Hard
DANIEL ISN’T REAL: Third Acts Are Hard

While the tone, look and disturbing special effects will enthrall audiences in the beginning, Daniel Isn’t Real misses the mark in its third act.

AN ELEPHANT SITTING STILL: A Lyrical Tale Of Human Woe
AN ELEPHANT SITTING STILL: A Lyrical Tale Of Human Woe

An Elephant Sitting Still exudes so much elegance, frame precision and ingenuity that it is destined to have a place in cinema.

AMERICAN SON: A Film That's All About The Thespians
AMERICAN SON: A Film That’s All About The Thespians

A transformative adaptation, American Son may not be a groundbreaking piece of filmmaking, but that’s not what it was meant to be either.