Trolls World Tour: A Sufficiently Sugary Snack
TROLLS WORLD TOUR: A Sufficiently Sugary Snack

Trolls World Tour finds a few of the right notes to pluck from its candy-coated guitar that it’s less likely to induce a headache than most manic animated features.

DEVS S1E8: Bittersweet Finale Ends The Show In A Fitting Manner

The finale of Devs is a strong one, bringing together all of the show’s more prominent themes and storylines and ending on a bittersweet note.

A Conversation With Boots Riley About The SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Soundtracks
A Conversation With Boots Riley About The SORRY TO BOTHER YOU Soundtracks

We spoke with Boots Riley about the 2012, 2018 and 2020 editions of the Sorry to Bother You Soundtracks, and touched on the synergy between music and film.

THE VIRTUES: The Power Of Abuse

Filmed with such a raw, visceral style and nothing less than totally compelling, The Virtues is some of Shane Meadows’ best work.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 5”: Real Heroes, Real Villains
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 5”: Real Heroes, Real Villains

In the penultimate episode of The Plot Against America, David Simon and Ed Burns continue to display their mastery of film craft, leaving no stone unturned, and no character blameless.

3-D RARITIES, VOLUME II: A Quirky Collection Of Cultural Oddities
3-D RARITIES, VOLUME II: A Quirky Collection Of Cultural Oddities

The 3-D Film Archive and Flicker Alley deserve credit for bringing these films back into the spotlight, where they can be seen by those who will appreciate them.

EXTRACTION Trailer
EXTRACTION Trailer

In Extraction, a fearless black market mercenary embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he’s enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned crime lord.

Doomed Romance: The Beauty of Unsuccessful Relationships in Cinema
Doomed Romance: The Beauty Of Unsuccessful Relationships In Cinema

Why is there an ironic romanticism around doomed romance? What is the reason for this redefining shift within the genre?

HOMELAND (S8E10) “Designated Driver”: All Cards (Awkwardly) On The Table
HOMELAND (S8E10) “Designated Driver”: All Cards (Awkwardly) On The Table

“Designated Driver” was as compelling as any episode this season of Homeland, despite the flaws. But where do things go from here?

QUERY: A Refreshing Take On An Important Conversation
QUERY: A Refreshing Take On An Important Conversation

Query is charming and thoughtful short film, and a refreshing take on an important conversation we should all be having more.

WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED: Live Ammunition
WHAT WE LEFT UNFINISHED: Live Ammunition

While it might sound dense and only appealing to a niche demographic, Ghani’s immersive record is a curiosity that will satisfy any inquiring cinematic mind.

ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS Trailer

In Endings, Beginnings, a woman (Shailene Woodley) navigates through love and heartbreak over the course of one year.

WESTWORLD (S3E5) "Genre": A Mediocre Genre-Bending Trip
WESTWORLD (S3E5) “Genre”: A Mediocre Genre-Bending Trip

In its 5th episode, Westworld finally falls back into its old habit of overcomplicating its storyline, which would’ve worked better had it been told straightforwardly.

KILLING EVE (S3E1) "Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey": A Little Edgeless And Lack Of Sass
KILLING EVE (S3E1) “Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey”: Lacking Sass

Delightful as it is to see these familiar faces get back on our screen, Killing Eve’s third season opener was a bit formulaic and a little edgeless.

WIVES OF THE SKIES: More Than Just A Sexy Uniform
WIVES OF THE SKIES: More Than Just A Sexy Uniform

Despite a short runtime, Wives of the Skies packs a mighty punch when it comes to examining gender stereotypes. Lee Jutton reviews.