HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER (S5E5) "It Was the Worst Day of My Life”: A Powerful Episode Is Season's Strongest Yet
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER (S5E5): A Powerful Episode Is Season’s Strongest Yet

How To Get Away With Murder delivers its strongest episode of the season to date, a powerful hour that tightens its focus and propels us forward.

WUNDERLAND: Trite War Film Is A Failure On Multiple Fronts
WUNDERLAND: Trite War Film Is A Failure On Multiple Fronts

Although Wunderland purports to be a sincere tribute to a real event, it never finds the time to say or suggest anything about war, courage, or death.

RIVERDALE: "Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below" (S3E3): There Is No Shortage of Monsters Here
RIVERDALE: “Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below” (S3E3): No Shortage Of Monsters Here

Once again, Riverdale weaves its magic, interlacing strands of its enticing mystery through each subplot, character and entity within the series, sharpening its focus on Archie and the Gang.

22 JULY: Exploring Life After Tragedy In Norway
22 JULY: Exploring Life After Tragedy In Norway

22 July begins as an urgent and devastating film, before suddenly turning into a never-ending slog, destined to leave viewers wondering where things went wrong.

THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE: A Mean Spirited Reimagining of a Literary Classic
THE MAN WHO KILLED DON QUIXOTE: A Mean Spirited Reimagining Of A Literary Classic

After failing to get the film out of production hell for so many years, it’s no surprise The Man Who Killed Don Quixote feels world weary and cynical.

THE HATE U GIVE: An Honest Portrait of how Anger Begets More Anger
THE HATE U GIVE: An Honest Portrait Of How Anger Begets More Anger

The Hate U Give is an important film; it understands the suffering poor communities go through, and how economic circumstances can enflame racial tensions.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE: (S8E7) "Traitor": Old Characters Return and Retribution Avails
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE: (S8E7) “Traitor”: Old Characters Return & Retribution Avails

American Horror Story’s “Traitor” was packed with old characters returning, answers and satisfying moments – yet there are still many questions that remain.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Fearless Freddie Gets A Bland Makeover
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Fearless Freddie Gets A Bland Makeover

Bohemian Rhapsody provides casual fans with some raucous concert re-enactments, but those seeking insight into the band’s and particularly Mercury’s history should look elsewhere.

AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS: “Worship Me” Sounds A Lot Like “All Hail The New Flesh”

While the film possesses a level of craft and passion that cannot be ignored, Await Further Instructions is missing something vital: originality.

Baby Boom: SHOCK WAVES & The Greatest Generation
Baby Boom: SHOCK WAVES & The Greatest Generation

Ken Wiederhorn’s mostly forgotten 1977 film Shock Waves is an apt metaphor about the fear of a fascist planet.

Film Fest 919: VOX LUX: Disturbing, Dazzling Tale Of A Pop Star’s Rise

Vox Lux is a weighty experience guaranteed to take a toll on viewers, both from its philosophical musings and its uncompromising look at 21st century violence.

APOSTLE: Extreme, Gruesome Cult Tale Is Slightly Uneven

If it’s undeniably riddled with imperfections, Apostle is still a worthy new venture from an abundantly talented filmmaker.

SHAMELESS “Down Like The Titanic” (S9E7): Welcome Home Fiona
SHAMELESS “Down Like The Titanic” (S9E7): Welcome Home Fiona

With the continuation of last week’s vibe, episode 7, “Down Like The Titanic” distributes another Shameless highlight of season 9.

MARIO: A Powerful Kick to the Heart
MARIO: A Powerful Kick To The Heart

Mario tackles the stigma of being a gay man in professional soccer with remarkable realism and heart, with what could have been excessively melodramatic or exploitative.

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD: A Colossal Achievement Of Preserving History Through Film
THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD: A Colossal Achievement Of Preserving History Through Film

They Shall Not Grow Old is a major monument for our memory of the British soldiers who fought in WW1 and an enormous step forward in depicting history through cinema.