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THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations
THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the rising popularity of YA, especially on TikTok, show that there is still a bright future ahead for YA adaptations.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Kills Time And Your Spirit
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Kills Time And Your Spirit

Killers of the Flower Moon showcases everything one would expect in a Martin Scorsese movie.  In this case, it is both a blessing and a curse.

A Century In Cinema: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923)
A Century In Cinema: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923)

Known as Universal’s “Super Jewel” of 1923, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” was a smash hit, catapulting Lon Chaney to full-star status.

Horrific Inquiry: THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933)

It has been 90 years since the release of The Invisible Man and much of the film holds true in spite of its age.

Horrific Inquiry: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1932)
Horrific Inquiry: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME (1932)

The Most Dangerous Game proves itself to be a classic film that goes beyond the staples of film infancy.

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: A Tune Worth Watching
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING: A Tune Worth Watching

At its core, Where the Crawdads Sing is an examination of abandonment and loneliness, as well as survival within the unrelenting naturalist circle of life.

THE MIDNIGHT SKY: An Intriguing, Yet Underwhelming Sci-Fi Spectacle
THE MIDNIGHT SKY: An Intriguing, Yet Underwhelming Sci-Fi Spectacle

The Midnight Sky is another example of something that could’ve been a complex and emotionally affecting work of science-fiction, but quickly collapses.

NYFF 2020: FRENCH EXIT
NYFF 2020: FRENCH EXIT

French Exit is one of the most distinctive films of the year, delivering witty dialogue, nuanced performances and a resounding depiction of acceptance.

NYFF 2020: MLK/ FBI
NYFF 2020: MLK/ FBI

MLK/FBI is damning of the behaviors of the FBI and its treatment of not only the leader of a revolution and the deeply rooted racism that still lingers.

RATCHED: An Origin Story at Its Finest
RATCHED: An Origin Story At Its Finest

Ratched returns Murphy to his deliciously horrific TV roots, bringing the origin of an iconic character to life for a new generation.

All a Dream: Brushing Off Children's Fantasy
All A Dream: Brushing Off Children’s Fantasy

Frances Maurer examines the odd phenomenon of children’s fantasy stories being reduced to nothing more than a dream.

TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic
TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic

Lara Jean Covey is back and more relationship trouble is ahead for her, but the sequel feels like a missed opportunity. Maria Lattila reviews.

HOLMES & WATSON: An Idiotic, Cynical Mess
HOLMES & WATSON: An Idiotic, Cynical Mess

Already considered by many as the worst film of all time, Holmes & Watson is likely to make even the least demanding cinema-goers feel as if they’ve had their intelligence insulted.

GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: A Fun Distraction That Doesn’t Quite Come Together

If you have children who are itching for a cinema trip during the spooky season, there have been much worse offerings than Goosebumps 2 in the past.

BREATH: Simon Baker's Puberty Blues
BREATH: Simon Baker’s Puberty Blues

Despite Baker’s adept directional skills, and solid performances from the whole cast, Breath feels inconsequential, and the sombre visual and thematic tone feels like every other Australian social realist drama.