I WISH I KNEW: Jia Zhangke’s Shanghai Serenade
I WISH I KNEW: Jia Zhangke’s Shanghai Serenade

One of the more poetic documentaries, I Wish I Knew is an ode to the impact one city has had, across so many decades, on so many lives.

THE TURNING: A Scary Amount of Wasted Potential
THE TURNING: A Scary Amount Of Wasted Potential

The last few years have come with a slew of fantastic horror films, and unfortunately The Turning does not fall into that category.

Sundance 2020: NINE DAYS:

Nine Days is Brazilian director Edson Oda’s feature debut, and he is off to an amazing start with this beautiful, meditative film.

INVISIBLE LIFE: Home Is Where The Heart Is
INVISIBLE LIFE: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Invisible Life is an enchanting experience, one that emphasizes the power of hope in times of helplessness and the importance of love above all else.

ZOMBI CHILD: An Eerily Gorgeous Reclamation Of The Soul
ZOMBI CHILD: An Eerily Gorgeous Reclamation Of The Soul

As aloof and occasionally frustrating as the film may appear to be, Zombi Child is an eerie yet beautiful tale of coming-of-age and vodou.

LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare
LES MISÉRABLES: Modern Warfare

Beyond its clear feats for being a feature debut, Les Misérables is an urgent urban masterpiece.

JOAN THE MAID: Jacques Rivette's Humble Interpretation Of A Famous Saint
JOAN THE MAID: Jacques Rivette’s Humble Interpretation Of A Famous Saint

Now on home video, Jacques Rivette’s six-hour epic details Joan of Arc’s achievements on the battlefield that led to her burning at the stake.

Sundance 2020: Miss Americana: A Surprisingly Relatable Exercise In Celebrity Navel-Gazing
Sundance 2020: MISS AMERICANA: A Surprisingly Relatable Exercise In Celebrity Navel-Gazing

Miss Americana is socially responsible filmmaking at its finest, which is certainly a pleasant surprise.

Sundance 2020 Review: ZOLA: Nailed It
Sundance 2020 Review: ZOLA: Nailed It

Opening her introductory remarks for Zola, director Janicza Bravo recounted how she attended Sundance Film Festival…

LA BAMBA: The Rise Of Ritchie Valens
LA BAMBA: The Rise Of Ritchie Valens

La Bamba is a well-versed depiction of Ritchie Valens’ life and it is evident a tremendous amount of care was put into the production of this film.

HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests
HALA: Far More Nuanced Than The Trailer Suggests

Minhal Baig marries an American indie aesthetic with a uniquely immigrant narrative for something fresh, vital and worthwhile.

DOLITTLE: A Dull Attempt At Capturing The Magic Of A Fantastical Story
DOLITTLE: A Dull Attempt At Capturing The Magic Of A Fantastical Story

Dolittle is what happens when you take a story with potential but fail to make it interesting or entertaining.

A FALL FROM GRACE: A Machine-Made Movie
A FALL FROM GRACE: A Machine-Made Movie

A Fall From Grace, a 2-hour phoned-in schlock, proves that when Perry mentions his film wrapped in less than a week, he is not exaggerating.

Bad Boys For Life: The Boys Are Back With A Mixed Bag
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE: The Boys Are Back With A Mixed Bag

Bad Boys for Life’s plot is straightforward, the action doesn’t push any boundaries, and yet you still leave having had a pretty good time.

LIKE A BOSS: A Great Comedy For Beginner Entrepreneurs
LIKE A BOSS: A Great Comedy For Beginner Entrepreneurs

Like A Boss may not be the best comedy of the new decade, but it is unquestionably an entertaining film that is worth the watch.