black panther trailer
BLACK PANTHER Trailer

While the story might be similar to more of MCU’s fare, Ryan Coogler is still making major change with Black Panther.

Feeling Sympathy For A Flawed Protagonist In TAXI DRIVER

Taxi Driver is a complex film in the way it presents a relatable character and then shows the increasingly erratic choices that he makes.

THE LURE: The Mermaid Horror Musical You Didn't Know You Wanted
THE LURE: The Mermaid Horror Musical You Didn’t Know You Wanted

A reworking of The Little Mermaid, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s The Lure is quite a unique and often spectacular cinematic treat.

MAYHEM: Hilarious & Horrifying Socially Salient Satire
MAYHEM: Hilarious & Horrifying Socially Salient Satire

Mayhem is a culmination of film, art, historical and current affairs references, genre juxtapositions, and effective stylized filmmaking.

SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb
SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb

Despite some flaws, Suburbicon is still a riot of a good time, poking fun at the inherent obscurity of the American Dream in a unique way.

MUM: The Everlasting Bond
MUM: The Everlasting Bond

Mum is an incredibly moving and profound short film about a transgender woman reconnecting with her ailing mother.

EVIL DEAD 2: A Live-Action Looney Tunes Horror Comedy
EVIL DEAD 2: A Live-Action Looney Tunes Horror Comedy

Evil Dead 2 succeeds in finding the twisted humor within the horror genre and makes the film a memorable exercise of cartoonish entertainment.

RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience
RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience

Rodents Of Unusual Size is a lesson in just how much a canny filmmaker can fit into a documentary that’s barely an hour long.

FATHER FIGURES Trailer
FATHER FIGURES Trailer

Let’s hope Father Figures is funnier than the trailer suggests. The film stars Owen Wilson and Glenn Close and is directed by Lawrence Sher.

PENALTY: When Winning Is Worth So Much More Than Three Points

Running in at just 15 minutes, Penalty’s unique style of cinematography and editing make it a powerful piece of cinema.

KINGDOM OF US: Powerful, Unflinching, Necessary Viewing
KINGDOM OF US: Powerful, Unflinching, Necessary Viewing

Maybe it’s slightly too long and loses focus on a handful of occasions, but Kingdom of Us is a vital watch, carrying a real sense of urgency.

THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems
THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems

Though not every element of The Square works, and frequently gets heavy-handed, it’s hard not to appreciate Ruben Östlund’s sense of humor.

Dinner With Dames #11, With Rachel Shane (Recap)
Dinner With Dames #11, With Rachel Shane (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #11, Cinefemme gathered women filmmakers to dine with Rachel Shane, Chief Creative Officer at OddLot Entertainment.

53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report

At the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, writer Laura Birnbaum recalls the wonderful films she was able to see.

Actor Profile: Brad Pitt
Actor Profile: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is both an A-list star and a character actor who collaborates with the best filmmakers working. Here are some of his best roles.