THE SHAPE OF WATER Trailer
THE SHAPE OF WATER Trailer

The Shape of Water may end up being the purest distillation of visionary director Guillermo del Toro’s love of monsters.

BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic
BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic

Body and Soul still stands as a marvelous example of the potent capabilities of film noir – that remains untarnished

THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You'd Expect
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You’d Expect

Though appearing to be another of those aging romantic dramas, The Country Doctor is instead refreshingly heartwarming and impactful.

SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag
SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag

Something Like Summer is an odd yet mostly satisfying mix of good and bad, with wasted moments but also bright themes that shine through.

Staff Inquiry: Girl Power - Our Favorite Heroines
Staff Inquiry: Girl Power – Our Favorite Heroines

Wonder Woman and Atomic Blonde have proven that women can have strong leading roles; here are more that show our favorite cinema heroines.

Did THE WARRIORS influence video game structure?
Did THE WARRIORS Influence Video Game Structure?

Though released in 1979, THE WARRIORS has a video game structure that would prove as influential to the artform as games themselves.

RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads and Their Chilli Pot
RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads & Their Chilli Pot

The unoriginal, uninspired premise of stoner comedy Ripped is partially saved by the dedication of the two lead actors.

BRIGSBY BEAR: A Poignant Peer Into The Power Of Imagination & Pursuing Passion

Brigsby Bear isn’t only for the dreamers, it’s for anyone who ever stalled at pursuing a something dear to them for fear of failing.

68 KILL Trailer
68 KILL Trailer

Pulp is what 68 Kill offers up, both in the sensational violence department and the end state of Matthew Gray Gubler’s face.

IT COMES AT NIGHT And The Troublesome Issue Of Misleading Marketing
IT COMES AT NIGHT And The Troublesome Issue Of Misleading Marketing

It Comes at Night advertises itself as horror, but is in actuality a more atmospheric, spine-tingling thriller; here’s why this was an issue.

THE FENCER: To Sir, With Sabers
THE FENCER: To Sir, With Sabers

There isn’t a single original narrative element in this inspirational drama- but the insight into post-WWII Estonian life is fascinating.

AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island
AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island

Amnesia follows Jo and Martha, who have come to the island of Ibiza for different reasons, and form an unlikely but heartwarming friendship.

DARKEST HOUR Trailer
DARKEST HOUR Trailer

Starring Gary Oldman as Churchill, Darkest Hour takes place right after he took over as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1940.

TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME: Important Prequel To The Twin Peaks Universe
TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME: Important Prequel To The Twin Peaks Universe

Fire Walk With Me is a bolder, darker look at the Twin Peaks universe, but it is essential in understanding the show’s larger themes.

PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter
PARIAH: Identity & Awareness As A Family Matter

Pariah is essential in the African American LGBTQ artistic and cinematic canon, as well as an achievement in cinematic storytelling.