City of Tiny Lights: Will it inspire a new breed of British noir?
CITY OF TINY LIGHTS: Will It Inspire A New Breed Of British Noir?

City of Tiny Lights reflects urban British society as it really is, with culturally diverse characters and communities at its heart.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Trailer
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Trailer

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is an upcoming film about a mother who confronts local police after the murder of her daughter.

Tribeca Film Festival: Oppression, Fear and Freedom Dominate in DISOBEDIENCE, LEMONADE, THE GIRL AND THE PICTURE and NICE
Tribeca Film Festival Day 3 Round-Up

Stephanie Archer reports on her time during Tribeca Film Festival 2017, and on day 3 reviews a few short films she got to see.

THE FALLEN IDOL: A Master Portrait Of Turmoil From A Child's Perspective
THE FALLEN IDOL: A Master Portrait Of Turmoil From A Child’s Perspective

The Fallen Idol is a fascinating look at adultery through the eyes of an innocent child, and has had a long-standing legacy as a result.

SOMEWHERE BEAUTIFUL: Failing To Find Focus
SOMEWHERE BEAUTIFUL: Fails To Find Focus

Though captured beautifully, Somewhere Beautiful suffers from an unfocused script and rushed direction by Albert Kodagolian.

COUNTING FOR THUNDER: A Missed Opportunity
COUNTING FOR THUNDER: A Missed Opportunity

Partly autobiographical, Counting for Thunder is a film that sometimes works, but mostly fails in its attempt to blend both drama and comedy.

THE OTHER HALF: An Unconventional Love Story That Speaks Volumes
THE OTHER HALF: An Unconventional Love Story That Speaks Volumes

The Other Half is a balanced portrait of not only a tangible and tender romance, but of a subject so little-seen in film; mental illness.

I CALLED HIM MORGAN: A Riveting Treatment of an American Music Legend
I CALLED HIM MORGAN: A Riveting Treatment Of An American Music Legend

I Called Him Morgan is a riveting look at jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, examining his life, his music, and his impact on those who knew him.

The Beginner's Guide: Parody
The Beginner’s Guide: Parody

Despite its poor rap of recent years, parody a rich genre with great gems. In this Beginner’s Guide we consider its history and current status.

COLOSSAL: Anne Hathaway Towers Over An Uneven Landscape
COLOSSAL: Anne Hathaway Towers Over An Uneven Landscape

Colossal is a fantasy-oriented film about a kaiju monster that somehow manages to be both emotionally effective and profound.

LOSING SIGHT OF SHORE: An Inspiring Journey

Losing Sight of Shore is an inspiring and empowering documentary about four women who crossed the Pacific Ocean in a rowboat.

UNFORGETTABLE: A Sexist Generic Thriller
UNFORGETTABLE: A Sexist, Generic Thriller

Unforgettable is an attempt at a provocative erotic thriller, but it relies on overused tropes and cheap parlor tricks to get it done,

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Trailer
KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Trailer

The secret agency returns in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which looks to be following the same formula as Secret Service, right down to committing one of the biggest Bond sins: going American.

THE LOST CITY OF Z: Eschews Convention In Search Of Greatness

The Lost City of Z is a work about a British explorer that triumphs in visual splendor, forming an identity as a meditative outlook on life.

RULES DON’T APPLY: An Uneven Throwback With A Romance That Shines
RULES DON’T APPLY: An Uneven Throwback With A Romance That Shines

Though Rules Don’t Apply is beautifully shot and contains a tender romance, the two stories of the film collide, making it an uneven venture.