COME TO DADDY: A Vicious, Twisted Terror

Come to Daddy oozes Timpson’s remarkable devotion to the emotional, surreal and vicious with grotesque gusto.

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition
THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition

The Professor and the Madman limps out as a woefully half-baked and overcooked spectacle that mistakes reality for relevance.

STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN: A Minor Vehicle For The Comedy's Stars
STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN: A Minor Vehicle For The Comedy’s Stars

Unfortunately, Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz aren’t enough to elevate Standing Up, Falling Down to success.

Slamdance 2020: BIG FUR & TAHARA
Slamdance 2020: TAHARA & BIG FUR

Kristy Strouse was able to catch a couple Slamdance 2020 films, Big Fur and Tahara, and both were wildly different, but equally compelling.

VFW: A B-Movie Homage That Earns A C
VFW: A B-Movie Homage That Earns A C

VFW is dumb fun, but unfortunately not nearly as much as the description would make it sound.

TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic
TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic

Lara Jean Covey is back and more relationship trouble is ahead for her, but the sequel feels like a missed opportunity. Maria Lattila reviews.

THE PATIENT MAN: 'Strangers on a Tram' and the Art of Revenge
THE PATIENT MAN: ‘Strangers On A Tram’ & The Art Of Revenge

The Patient Man is a well-constructed thriller which deserves to be seen not only on the strengths of its convictions, but also for what it aims to achieve.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: A Surprisingly Zany Treat For The Family
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: A Surprisingly Zany Treat For The Family

Colorful, funny, and filled with great performances, Sonic The Hedgehog is a surprisingly above-average video game adaptation.

The PHOTOGRAPH: Pretty, But Bland
The PHOTOGRAPH: Pretty, But Bland

There are definitely moments in The Photograph that briefly feel like the Valentine’s Day treat it should be. But ultimately, it falls flat.

Sundance 2020: BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS & ACASA, MY HOME
Sundance 2020: BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS & ACASA, MY HOME

Sundance docs Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets and Acasa, My Home both investigate what happens when the only thing you’ve known to be your life and home suddenly gets stripped away.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020 Report: NOBADI & DINER
Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020 Report: NOBADI & DINER

Ahead of Fantastic Film Festival Australia’s February 20th launch date, Alex Lines previews two of its most eclectic entries: Nobadi from Germany and Diner from Japan.

WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE: Love & Other Ughs
WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE: Love & Other Ughs

What Love Looks Like brings very little to the table in terms of originality or likeability. You’ve seen it all before, done better, and in more captivating ways and with better acting.

THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right
THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right

The Rhythm Section has some enjoyable elements, but in the end, this mostly formulaic flick isn’t the female-driven spy thriller we’ve been looking for.

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD: Back To The Past
THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD: Back To The Past

The Personal History of David Copperfield is a truly sincere retelling of Dickens’ story, one that taps into a new contemporary edge and presents itself in a distinctly cinematic fashion.

BUFFALOED: Swindles It’s Way To A Mostly Good Time
BUFFALOED: Swindles Its Way To A Mostly Good Time

The story isn’t particularly revelatory, but the idiosyncratic humor and Zoey Deutch make Buffaloed a fun film.