In discussing the role of replicants within the context of the two Blade Runner films, we discover just what is horrifying about a sentient creation that is not allowed their humanity.
Castle Rock is haunted, and there’s a reasonable amount of fantastical threads, but it is grounded with characters impacted by very real circumstances.
Bluestocking Film Series is a 2-day event held in Portland, Maine, showing shorts with strong female protagonists. Here’s our take on the films this year.
For MIFF Week One, Alex Lines reviews several films he was able to see, including Agnieszka Smoczynska’s new film, Matteo Garrone’s Dogman, and more.
The Meg is not a masterpiece, but it is a perfect Jason Statham vehicle: packed with action and still a ton of fun.
A kindergarten teacher in New York becomes obsessed with one of her students who she believes is a child prodigy.
Some (dystopian) science fiction stories have infertility at their basis. What are some of the best in how they treat the phenomenon? And is the threat real?
Every episode of Trial & Error is filled with memorable jokes that makes each episode feel like it doesn’t even last its half-hour running time.
By bouncing back and forth between too many stories, Calling All Earthlings, while intriguing, doesn’t provide the complete picture of any of them.
We the Animals is an undeniably moving film, but one whose emotional power is curbed by its similarity to other notable US indies of recent years, failing to rise out of the shadows.
Promise is a terrific short drama that represents another stride forward for director Nev Pierce.
Former Velvet Underground singer Nico is the subject of a new warts-and-all biopic. We spoke with the movie’s director and star about the challenges of putting a notoriously difficult woman’s life on screen.
The Coolest Guy Movie Ever looks back at the iconic war film The Great Escape, examining its production and the legacy it still holds today.
Katee Sackhoff’s ability to pull off an almost solo performance is 2036: Origin Unknown’s saving grace and, ultimately, is what makes it worth any of your time.
Blackkklansman works on every level – it tells a wildly entertaining story while addressing a pressing social issue with intelligence and moral heft.