YOUTH IN OREGON: The Problem Of Pain
YOUTH IN OREGON: The Problem Of Pain

The right to die debate is treated with great dignity in Youth in Oregon, which is also buoyed by Frank Langella’s sensitive performance.

MY NAME IS EMILY: Almost Charming Enough To Outrun Its Self-Importance
MY NAME IS EMILY: Almost Charming Enough To Outrun Its Self-Importance

My Name is Emily tries to be intellectual and heartwarming at the same time, but finds itself biting off more than it can chew.

MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA Trailer
MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA Trailer

A long title for a brief film, My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea establishes its plot before the audience enters the theater. Yes, it’s literally about a high school sinking into the sea, and if the trailer is any indication, that’s only the start of this movie’s off-kilter look at teenage life. With trophies causing head wounds and the lunch lady (voiced by Susan Sarandon) becoming integral to survival, there’s plenty of nods to the traditional high school hierarchy being upended, but I guess you still need buff arms to get the popular girl.

The Beginner’s Guide: Jacques Demy, Director

In our latest beginner’s guide, we take a run-down through the films of Jacques Demy, a French director who triumphed in the musical genre.

LONDON TOWN: A Coming Of Age Tale With A Punk Rock Savior

London Town is a fictional story about a boy in 1970s London meeting up with his music idol, Joe Strummer; it is a mostly entertaining romp.

UNCERTAIN: An Enchanting Look At An Otherworldly Town
UNCERTAIN: An Enchanting Look At An Otherworldly Town

Between three men and a coterie of animals, Uncertain tells a richly rewarding story around the primal themes of death, birth and rebirth.

DEPARTURE: A Love Story With An Identity Crisis
DEPARTURE: A Love Story With An Identity Crisis

Departure is a coming-of-age film focused on the budding romance between a boy and his friend, yet it doesn’t fully succeed in this prospect.

after the storm trailer
AFTER THE STORM Trailer

With a long and successful festival run under its belt, After the Storm is finally trickling out to western markets

IT'S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD: Xavier Dolan's First Misfire
IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD: Xavier Dolan’s First Misfire

Admirably performed, It’s Only the End of The World suffers from underwritten characters and a refusal to bring his trademark widescreen scope

DAVID STRATTON - A CINEMATIC LIFE: A Loving but Eclectic Retrospective
DAVID STRATTON – A CINEMATIC LIFE: A Loving But Eclectic Retrospective

Although a warm hearted documentary, David Stratton: A Cinematic Life cares more about Australian cinema than its subject.

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: How Warner Bros. Learned To Make Fun Of Batman
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: How Warner Bros. Learned To Make Fun Of Batman

While Lego Batman is essentially a spoof movie, it’s especially impressive that this film was able to keep us laughing from beginning to end.

Opening In Cinemas On March 10 - Raw
Opening In Cinemas On March 10

Coming to theaters this week are Kong: Skull Island, Raw, Brimstone, Personal Shopper & more. We’ve compiled the info & trailers!

The Beginner's Guide To Yorgos Lanthimos, Director
The Beginner’s Guide To Yorgos Lanthimos, Director

Yorgos Lanthimos, a Greek director and screenwriter, is known for his unusual and obscure films, renowned for their sheer originality.

LOGAN: Wolverine's Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films
LOGAN: Wolverine’s Last Hurrah Is Among The Great Superhero Films

There’s no living with, with a killing. There’s no going back from it. Right or wrong, it’s a brand, a brand that sticks.

HEADSHOT: The Unofficial THE RAID Sequel We All Want
HEADSHOT: The Unofficial THE RAID Sequel We All Want

Headshot is a bit too melodramatic and tries to emulate The Raid sequels too blatantly, yet it is just enough to satisfy action junkies.