A HIDDEN LIFE: Malick's Political & Moral Prayer
A HIDDEN LIFE: Malick’s Political & Moral Prayer

Just as A Hidden Life is arguably Malick’s most directly religious film, it is also his most directly political and possibly by virtue of its subject matter, least poetic.

LECTION: A Poorly Paced Post-Apocalyptic Political Thriller
LECTION: A Poorly Paced Post-Apocalyptic Political Thriller

Lection has potential to be a thriller with political undertones, but feels more like a basic metaphorical statement thrown over the top of a slow-paced film.

RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT & The Transience Of Public Memory
RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT & The Transience Of Public Memory

The Marion Stokes Project captures both the inherent humor and the utter absurdity of what this single-minded woman devoted her life to.

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: The Replay Value Is High With This Game
JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: The Replay Value Is High With This Game

If there is one thing this movie proves, it’s that star power can break through…

Queerly Ever After #15: MAKE THE YULETIDE GAY (2009)
Queerly Ever After #15: MAKE THE YULETIDE GAY (2009)

Make The Yuletide Gay is a light, fluffy holiday movie that makes you happy, which is exactly what you want when watching this kind of film.

WEATHERING WITH YOU: Another Oddball Romance From the Director of Your Name
WEATHERING WITH YOU: Another Oddball Romance From The Director Of Your Name

Weathering with You, the latest film from Makoto Shinkai proves that he is one of the most delightfully unique voices working in the world of animation today.

WHAT YOU GONNA DO WHEN THE WORLD'S ON FIRE? - A Personal Look At Poverty With Powerful Results
WHAT YOU GONNA DO WHEN THE WORLD’S ON FIRE?: A Personal Look At Poverty With Powerful Results

What You Gonna Do When the World’s on Fire is a showcase for filmmaker Roberto Minervini and a telling portrait of poverty in New Orleans.

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UNCUT GEMS: An Adrenaline-Filled Rollercoaster Ride

Uncut Gems is powerful, almost masterful filmmaking from Josh and Benny Safdie and features a career-best performance from Adam Sandler.

THE GOOD LIAR: Lies & Deceit Can't Cover Up The Mess At The Center Of This Misfire
THE GOOD LIAR: Lies & Deceit Can’t Cover Up The Mess At The Center Of This Misfire

The Good Liar features great performances from Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, but the film can’t overcome other problems. Chris Cassingham reviews.

THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Another Inevitable Christmas Cringe-Fest
THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Another Inevitable Christmas Cringe-Fest

Netflix is again spreading Christmas cheer in cringeworthy fashion with another festive addition to their platform: The Knight Before Christmas.

I SEE YOU: A Film With A Twist Or Two — Or Three
I SEE YOU: A Film With A Twist Or Two – Or Three

I See You is a well-crafted head-scratcher even if it doesn’t seem so at first.

PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE: The Dollar Store Lego Movie
PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE: The Dollar Store Lego Movie

Sadly, Playmobil The Movie merely serves as a reminder of how studios forcing a film around a product didn’t always make for the greatest of entertainment.

MARRIAGE STORY: An Examination of Divorce That Carries Loose Ends
MARRIAGE STORY: An Examination Of Divorce That Carries Loose Ends

Marriage Story is a promising film, but Baumbach’s strategies in drawing out his character arcs are uneven, insufficient, and disappointing.

THE AERONAUTS: A Stressful and Stunning Adventure
THE AERONAUTS: A Stressful & Stunning Adventure

Regardless of its exhilarating action sequences and strong performances, The Aeronauts is a good film but not necessarily a great one.

RABID: A Remake With An Identity Of Its Own
RABID: A Remake With An Identity Of Its Own

The Soska Sisters film Rabid honors the basic premise of David Cronenberg’s original while meticulously crafting an identify of its own.