2017

CROOKED HOUSE: Christie Goes Postmodern
CROOKED HOUSE: Christie Goes Postmodern

Crooked House was one of Agatha Christie’s best novels- so it’s a treat to finally see this subversive work translated to the big screen.

HAPPY END: Michael Haneke Turns to Self Parody in this Underwhelming Family Drama
HAPPY END: Michael Haneke Turns To Self Parody In This Underwhelming Family Drama

Happy End is a disappointing effort by Michael Haneke, displaying almost none of his visual appeal, prominent themes, or strong performances.

WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess
WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess

With a weak and unfocused plot, Todd Haynes’s Wonderstruck feels like a love letter that isn’t quite sure who it’s addressing.

24 HOURS TO LIVE: A Bad Movie, But A Fun One
24 HOURS TO LIVE: A Bad Movie, But A Fun One

24 Hours to Live may be riddled with plot holes and clichés, but thanks to a committed Ethan Hawke and some fun action, it’s a decent time.

BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY: Overdue Recognition For The Brains Behind The Beauty
BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY: Overdue Recognition For The Brains Behind The Beauty

With Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, Alexandra Dean shows who Lamarr truly was: a genius inventor who was denied recognition most of her life.

DADDY'S HOME 2: Full On Sappy, Empty On Charm
DADDY’S HOME 2: Full On Sappy, Empty On Charm

The heart of Daddy’s Home 2 is lost by formulaic tendencies and its overbearing insistence on being funny. It’s no future Christmas classic.

WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel
WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel

Wonder may have all the trappings of passable family-friendly fare, but it is jumbled, unfocused, and far too unbelievably sappy.

THE FLORIDA PROJECT: Just Outside The Greatest Place On Earth
THE FLORIDA PROJECT: Just Outside The Greatest Place On Earth

The Florida Project offers a unique and essential glimpse into contemporary poverty in America, encompassing both its wonders and hardships.

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: 100th Time, Still the Gory Charm
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: 100th Time, Still The Gory Charm

With his hundredth film, director Takashi Miike shows no signs of slowing down, with another fantastic, blood-soaked cinematic treat.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a funny yet brutal film, presenting complex quandaries of grief, violence, and rage.

FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Sparks Fly In Solid Biopic
FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Sparks Fly In Solid Biopic

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is not a faultless affair, but the central love story and performances make up for its minor flaws.

MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break
MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break

Mudbound is a gorgeous and affecting film, regarding themes of racism and the after effects of war in 1950s Mississippi.

HOLY TERRORS: An Uneven Anthology That Would Work Better In Another Form
HOLY TERRORS: An Uneven Anthology That Would Work Better In Another Form

At times mysterious and intoxicating, Holy Terrors is an above average supernatural horror anthology – but it most definitely has its flaws.

I LOVE YOU, DADDY: Louis C.K's Career Suicide
I LOVE YOU, DADDY: Louis C.K’s Career Suicide

Regardless of the context it’s currently being viewed in, Louis C.K’s I Love You, Daddy,…

JUSTICE LEAGUE: Visually Captivating, Stealthily Substantive, & Surprisingly Cohesive
JUSTICE LEAGUE: Visually Captivating, Stealthily Substantive & Vacillatingly Cohesive

Justice League has its flaws, but is outweighed by its superb direction, decent dialogue and the bonding of its heroes throughout.