The Films Are Alright: In Defense of Franchise Filmmaking
The Films Are Alright: In Defense of Franchise Filmmaking

Franchise filmmaking is, in contrast to what journalists have been saying, far from a destroyer of movies as we know it: here’s why.

THE HANDMAID'S TALE Could Be Better Than Any Sci-Fi Film In 2017
THE HANDMAID’S TALE Could Be Better Than Any Sci-Fi Film In 2017

Matthew St. Clair discusses the soul of classic science fiction films captured in this years break out hit The Handmaid’s Tale.

Our Batman: How Adam West Took On Pop Culture
Our Batman: How Adam West Took On Pop Culture

Jacqui Griffin remembers the late Adam West – the heroic, wacky and nostalgic actor whose career and look-on-life transcended generations.

Restless Creature
RESTLESS CREATURE: “If I Don’t Dance, I’d Rather Die.”

In Restless Creature, we follow nearly three decades of Wendy Whelan’s career as a ballerina with the New York City Ballet.

THE BIG SICK: Your New Favorite Rom-Com
THE BIG SICK: Your New Favorite Rom-Com

The Big Sick is not another run-of-the-mill rom-com: it’s got heart, humor, a touching story, and a refreshing take of immigrant life.

THE MUMMY: The Dark Universe Is A Doomed, Redundant Idea
THE MUMMY: The Dark Universe Is A Doomed, Redundant Idea

The Mummy, while primed to be an intelligent blockbuster, lacks a cohesive storyline, solid characters and originality.

DONNIE DARKO: Third Theatrical Time Is An Unwavering Charm
DONNIE DARKO: Third Theatrical Time Is An Unwavering Charm

Alex Arabian discusses Donnie Darko, a masterpiece that remains one of the most relevant, urgent and timely films of the last 50 years.

HANDSOME: An Incompetent Netflix Thriller
HANDSOME: An Incompetent Netflix Thriller

Handsome has occasional moments of promise, yet it is bogged down by its shoddy story, underused characters, and failed attempts at humor.

BAND AID: Zoe Lister-Jones, A Bonafide Sextuple Threat
BAND AID: Zoe Lister-Jones, A Bonafide Sextuple Threat

Band Aid is a fantastic directorial debut- an utterly charming romantic comedy and an irresistible musical rolled into one.

COCO Trailer
COCO Trailer

Coco is the first non-sequel from Pixar since 2015’s The Good Dinosaur, and it’s currently the only one on their official slate.

Los Angeles Film Festival Report #3: Some Panels
Los Angeles Film Festival Report #2: MOKO JUMBIE & MIGHTY GROUND

Editor in Chief Manon de Reeper is attending Los Angeles Film Festival and saw Moko Jumbie & Mighty Ground – here’s her report.

AFTERMATH: A Shallow Dive Into Grief And Guilt
AFTERMATH: A Shallow Dive Into Grief & Guilt

Elliott Lester had juicy, absorbing material to work with. Unfortunately, he turns Aftermath into an underwhelming and empty endeavor.

Take Two: The Beautiful Nightmare That Is David Lynch's ERASERHEAD
Take Two: The Beautiful Nightmare That Is David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD

Our next installment of Take Two sees us examine David Lynch’s divisive debut feature about strange dreams and deformed children: Eraserhead.

MAUDIE: A Showcase For The Spectacular Sally Hawkins
MAUDIE: A Showcase For The Spectacular Sally Hawkins

Maudie works due to the central performance by Sally Hawkins, though the troubled relationship portrayed is occasionally too downtrodden.

SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY Trailer
Interview With Matt Schrader On The Making Of SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY

We had the chance to speak with director Matt Schrader about the making of his upcoming documentary Score: A Film Music Documentary, a film any film nerd should see.