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.

SELAH AND THE SPADES: Stone Cold Stylish
SELAH AND THE SPADES: Stone Cold Stylish

Selah and the Spades takes the traditional trappings of coming-of-age stories and views them through a filter of a calculated coldness.

SXSW 2020: CARGO: Interesting But Unfocused
SXSW 2020: CARGO: Interesting But Unfocused

Cargo fails on its promise to meld the concepts of science fiction, fantasy and Hinduism, and ends up feeling muddled.

Identifying The Self In Christopher Nolan's MEMENTO
Identifying The Self In Christopher Nolan’s MEMENTO

In spite of what the Memento’s legacy and promotional material may tell you, Lenny’s problem does not concern memory so much as it does truth.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE S12E7 "Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical": An Immaculate Episode Causes A Commotion
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE S12E7 “Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical”: An Immaculate Episode Causes A Commotion

Madonna and Michelle Visage finally get their past-due attention from the show and it makes for perhaps the best Rusical challenge in Drag Race her-story.