TONI ERDMANN: Snap Or Stretch
TONI ERDMANN: Snap Or Stretch

Despite its length, Toni Erdmann succeeds because of the character study at its core, and also contains one of the best scenes of the year.

BRUTAL: An Excessive Exercise In Diminished Rewards
BRUTAL: An Excessive Exercise In Diminished Rewards

Brutal is an unentertaining slog to get through from start to finish, and it should have been abandoned on the very first day of shooting.

Marilyn Anderson: The Scientist Turned Screenwriter

We sat down with screenwriter Marilyn Anderson, and chatted about her career and her scripts that have been translated to the silver screen.

An Interview With Kirsten Johnson, Director Of CAMERAPERSON
CAMERAPERSON: Matter & Memoir

Cameraperson interweaves many distinct stories brought to the screen by Kirsten Johnson; it is an unwavering work and truly worth your time.

ALIEN: COVENANT Trailer
ALIEN: COVENANT Trailer

Alien: Covenant is directed by Ridley Scott and stars Katherine Waterston, Michael Fassbender, and Billy Crudup.

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA: A Beautiful Look At Tragedy & How We Cope With It
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA: A Beautiful Look At Tragedy & How We Cope With It

Manchester by the Sea is a subtle, nuanced story of loss and grief, brought to life through restrained direction and powerful performances.

Auld Lang Syne: A Memorable Release Of Built-Up Tension
AULD LANG SYNE: A Memorable Release Of Built-Up Tension

On New Year’s Eve, six friends get together and reflect on their lives, and the bigger issues in the world. Auld Lang Syne is a nice addition to the small collection of films written, directed, and shot by women.

The Lost City of Z Trailer
THE LOST CITY OF Z Trailer

The Lost City of Z is the big budget adventure film directed by James Gray and stars Charlie Hunnam, Tom Holland, and Sienna Miller.

It's All Connected: Can Marvel Studios Solve Their Villain Problem?
It’s All Connected: Can Marvel Studios Solve Their Villain Problem?

Marvel Studios has been quite successful with their heroes, however, it seems that their villains are lacking. How can they solve it?

Revisiting Stephen Frears' THE GRIFTERS
Revisiting Stephen Frears’ THE GRIFTERS

The Grifters is a films which has largely been lost through time; here, we explore why it might be worth revisiting.

Stereotyped Love: Which Molds Are Breaking And Which Are Holding Firm
LOVING: An Ode To The Simple Things

In Loving, Jeff Nichols’ historical drama about an interracial couple who helped change marriage laws in The United States, the characters are reflections of Nichols own lineage and it’s quite the different kind of biography.

Movies Opening In Cinemas During The Last Week Of 2016 - Hidden Figures
Movies Opening In Cinemas During The Last Week Of 2016

During Christmas, Hidden Figures, Fences, Toni Erdmann, 20th Century Women and Live By Night opened, and opening on the 28th is Paterson. As always, we’ve compiled the info & trailers!

(500) DAYS OF SUMMER: The Harsh Reality That Is Love
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER: The Harsh Reality That Is Love

Amongst the influx of romantic comedies, (500) Days of Summer still stands above the rest, presenting a harsh yet realistic perspective of love.

CLOSET MONSTER: The Queer Film You Need To See
CLOSET MONSTER: The Queer Film You Need To See

Closet Monster is a movie that fluently balances drama and humor, but the very essence within its message is one of defiant and radical hope.

The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Miracle on 34th Street is a magical film about believing in Christmas spirit; premiering in 1947, it is still wonderfully enjoyable today.