TIFF REVIEW: THE GOLDFINCH Fails Donna Tartt
TIFF 2019: THE GOLDFINCH Fails Donna Tartt

John Crowley’s adaptation of The Goldfinch lets down its source material and is, above it all, limp Oscar-bait.

A HIDDEN LIFE: Malick's Political & Moral Prayer
A HIDDEN LIFE Trailer

Terrence Malick’s The Hidden Life tells the story of the religious Austrian Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II.

47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED: Throw This One Back
47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED: Throw This One Back

Between a disorganized format, poor storytelling choices, and novice performances, we condemn 47 Meters Down: Uncaged to the chum bucket.

EVERY TIME I DIE: An Innovative Supernatural Thriller
EVERY TIME I DIE: An Innovative Supernatural Thriller

Living up to its eccentricity and lyrical presence, Every Time I Die extensively utilizes its piercing score and shadowy effects.

Video Dispatches: Dietrich & Von Sternberg, Abel Ferrara’s Debut & THE HARDER THEY COME
Video Dispatches: Dietrich & Von Sternberg, Abel Ferrara’s Debut & THE HARDER THEY COME

A new Dietrich & Von Sternberg box set, Abel Ferrara’s debut 9 Lives Of A Wet Pussy and Perry Henzell’s The Harder They Come – we cover them in this week’s Video Dispatches.

READY OR NOT: There is No Hiding the Horrific Fun
READY OR NOT: There Is No Hiding The Horrific Fun

Predictable to a fault, Ready or Not is still engaging, edge-of-your seat entertainment that brings just enough gore coupled with humor.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: PELIKANBLUT
Venice Film Festival 2019: PELIKANBLUT

Katrin Gebbe’s Pelikanblut is a balance of dramatically written material and an underbelly of deliciously spooky horror.

IT CHAPTER TWO: Overactive CGI Doesn't Spoil The Impact Of This Finale
IT CHAPTER TWO: Overactive CGI Doesn’t Spoil The Impact Of This Finale

The losers are as compelling as before, Chapter Two successfully binds this group to its former to give fans a nuanced end.

Interview With Emile Hirsch, Star Of FREAKS

We spoke with Emile Hirsch about his performance in Freaks, working with the young Lexy Kolker, and his thoughts on the recent cult fandom for Speed Racer.

CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: SUPER WHALE HIGHWAYCinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: SUPER WHALE HIGHWAY
CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: WHALE SUPER HIGHWAY

Thoughtfully composed and steadily educational, Super Whale Highway’s reflection on the domestic duties of the humpback whale is a trip worth taking.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: THE KING
Venice Film Festival 2019: THE KING

The King may not be Michôd’s best by any means, but with strong performances and cinematography, it’s a strong effort nonetheless.

Venice Film Festival 2019: ABOUT ENDLESSNESS
Venice Film Festival 2019: ABOUT ENDLESSNESS

Om det oändliga (About Endlessness) can be painfully slow at times, but it is superbly captured with a truly delightful aesthetic. 

THE BOYS (S1E5+6) "Good for the Soul" & "The Innocents": Time to Face the Music
THE BOYS (S1E5+6) “Good For The Soul” & “The Innocents”: Time To Face The Music

As we head into the final two episodes, we have relationships on the verge of collapse, secrets to be exposed and a target on the Boys’ backs. Whatever happens next, it’s sure to be bloody.

MONOS: A Hypnotic Look At Guerrilla Warfare
MONOS: A Hypnotic Look At Guerrilla Warfare

Monos isn’t simply a film you watch, it’s an unflinching descent into chaos in the best way possible, haunting you long after the film has ended.

UNDERWATER: Sunk By Familiarity
UNDERWATER Trailer

A crew of underwater researchers must scramble to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory.