IRRESISTIBLE: Jon Stewart's Election Satire Feels Far Too Safe
IRRESISTIBLE: Jon Stewart’s Election Satire Feels Far Too Safe

Irresistible seems too afraid of being part of the noise to pull those kinds of punches, and that costs the film some urgency.

GAME OF DEATH: Perfect Blend of Exploding Heads and Classic Video Game Aesthetics
GAME OF DEATH: Perfect Blend of Exploding Heads and Classic Video Game Aesthetics

Game of Death is a fun and gore-filled examination of horror and video game conventions that works well in its short runtime.

FIRST COW: A Tender Portrait Of Comradeship And American Dream
FIRST COW: A Tender Portrait Of Comradeship And American Dream

The tone of First Cow is warm and fuzzy until the very end that watching it unfolds is like going through a soothing meditation.

WET SEASON: A Return To Filmmaking That's Worth The Wait
WET SEASON: A Return To Filmmaking That’s Worth The Wait

There’s certainly a lot to unpack in a film like Wet Season, and it’s something that will surely stick with you for a very long time.

SHOWBIZ KIDS: Another Look At The Childhood Fame and Its Price
SHOWBIZ KIDS: Another Look At The Childhood Fame And Its Price

Showbiz Kids is a fascinating look at the life of child actors and offers unusual insight into the world of acting.

THE PAINTED BIRD: Brutality Of War Through the Eyes Of A Child
THE PAINTED BIRD: The Brutality Of War Through the Eyes Of A Child

The Painted Bird is a brutal film, yet, if you can stay to the end, you will find a film deeply rooted in the need to keep pushing forward.

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET: Dull and Uninspired
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?: Dull and Uninspired

Can You Keep a Secret? is not the worst romantic comedy but its dull premise will fail to spark any real excitement from the genre’s fans.

A Tepid Defence of WATERWORLD, 25 Years On
A Tepid Defence of WATERWORLD, 25 Years On

A notorious box office flop, revisiting Waterworld today reveals a sturdy but middling treasure, as astonishing as it is underwhelming.

SPY INTERVENTION: Doesn't Universally Export Enough Laughs
SPY INTERVENTION: Doesn’t Universally Export Enough Laughs

Spy Intervention doesn’t give much in terms of laughs, but a few moments, give life to an otherwise dull film.

GREYHOUND: No Wind In Its Sails
GREYHOUND: No Wind In Its Sails

Greyhound passes by as a monotonous series of skirmishes that never feel that threatening, even when boats are exploding around them.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2020: Man on the Bus & Can Art Stop a Bullet?
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2020: Man on the Bus & Can Art Stop a Bullet?

We continue our 2020 coverage of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival with two more reviews: Man on The Bus and Can Art Stop A Bullet?

A WHISKER AWAY: A Perfect Ode To Summertime (And Cats)
A WHISKER AWAY: A Perfect Ode To Summertime (And Cats)

While missing opportunities along the way, A Whisker Away makes up for it with its stunning original art and world of humanoid cats.

EXIT PLAN: Planning for Death
EXIT PLAN: Planning for Death

Exit Plan is a slow burn, but since its stakes are the choice of life and death, every moment is filled with empathy and intensity.

Gather in the Corner Review
GATHER IN THE CORNER: Balances Storytelling and Commentary

Gather In The Corner works well as a subtle satire on school safety, while also being a light-hearted watch.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 1: WE HAVE BOOTS, FLINT, ME AND THE CULT LEADER
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 1: WE HAVE BOOTS, FLINT, ME AND THE CULT LEADER

Our coverage of the 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest’s online program begins with reviews of We Have Boots, Flint, and Me and the Cult Leader.