PADMAAVAT: An Epic Letdown
PADMAAVAT: An Epic Letdown

Padmaavat is a misguided attempt by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali proving that you can get struck by lightning if you try to capture it in a bottle twice.

THE RITUAL: Four Hikers Retread Through Other Horror Movies
THE RITUAL: Four Hikers Retread Through Other Horror Movies

If you’re looking to be scared, then The Ritual may satisfy that itch. Just know that you’ll probably have seen it already, in one horror film or another.

The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With
The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With

The Disaster Artist is a troubling film given the recent allegations against James Franco, especially when we look at one scene in particular when Franco’s Tommy Wiseau abuses his power as a director.

WINCHESTER: Jump Scare City
WINCHESTER: Jump Scare City

The Spierig Brothers’ latest “based on a true story” horror movie Winchester is a cinematic checklist of every dreadful ‘haunted house’ cliche, every formulaic competent that’s been implemented by other, better genre entries.

DEN OF THIEVES: The Club Of Cliches

With its sheer amount of ‘Straight to DVD’ film sensibilities, Den of Thieves is as generic as bank heist thrillers come, and at a bloated 2 and a half hour run-time as well.

SFIFF Review: DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT
DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT Trailer

Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot tells the story of John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix), a cartoonist, artist and musician who became a quadriplegic after a car accident at age 21.

Interview With Jess Weixler, Director Of ENTANGLEMENT
Interview With Jess Weixler, Star Of ENTANGLEMENT

We had the chance to chat with Jess Weixler, star of indie film Entanglement. We discussed what drew her to the project, her interpretation of Jason Filiatrault’s mind-bending script, her process as an actor, and what project she’s currently working on.

Dinner With Dames #13, With VJ Boyd (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #13, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with the night’s mentor, VJ Boyd, writer on CBS’s S.W.A.T.

GROUNDHOG DAY: Revisiting The Timeless Classic On Its 25th Anniversary
GROUNDHOG DAY: Revisiting The Timeless Classic On Its 25th Anniversary

It’s been 25 years since Groundhog Day premiered, but its enduring quality lives on. Its humor, tender performances, sincerity, and feel-good ending are just as impactful as the raw existential statement that it provides about how to find true contentment.

Interview With Director Lin Oeding Of BRAVEN
Interview With Director Lin Oeding Of BRAVEN

We had an opportunity to talk with Lin Oeding, director of the upcoming film Braven starring Jason Momoa, about his experiences directing the film and also his career thus far.

DOUBLE LOVER: Erotic Thriller Meets Arthouse
DOUBLE LOVER: Erotic Thriller Meets Arthouse

Double Lover is a loving and surprisingly artful homage to the genre’s masters, equal parts a silly and stylish trashy erotic thriller with enough twists and turns to delight any mainstream audiences.

20 Years of PLEASANTVILLE: Privilege, Prejudice & The Pursuit Of Perfection
20 Years of PLEASANTVILLE: Privilege, Prejudice & The Pursuit Of Perfection

Pleasantville is still relevant 20 years later: In a time where the American Dream is being redefined, Pleasantville tries to tell us that among the chaos and imperfection of this world, you can still find happiness.

Why LADY BIRD Should Have Been Nominated For Best Editing

We argue that Lady Bird’s Nick Houy should have been nominated for Best Editing for the subtlety of editing that brought script and character to life.

JUPITER'S MOON: Muddled Messiah Tale Has Its Moments
JUPITER’S MOON: Muddled Messiah Tale Has Its Moments

A frenetic, fantastical but frustrating piece of work, Jupiter’s Moon will be remembered not for its rather woolly handling of serious subject matter, but for a couple of excellent performances, and the stunning images and sequences.

UNSANE Trailer
UNSANE Trailer

Unsane sees Soderbergh return to questions of the mind with the tale of a young woman being wrongly placed in a mental institution.