BOTTOM OF THE 9TH: A Swing and a Miss
BOTTOM OF THE 9TH: A Swing & A Miss

Bottom of the 9th may be plagued with a slow moving plot, it does have the characteristics of what makes a compelling sports drama.

SURVIVING CONFESSION: Faith-Based Comedy Confesses The Cruciality Of Doubt
SURVIVING CONFESSION: Faith-Based Comedy Confesses The Cruciality Of Doubt

Surviving Confession is very much a lively indie taking place in a lifelessly cramped setting, while bluntly speaking some commendable verities of being human.

THE CURRENT WAR: More Heat Than Light In This Undercharged Historical Drama
THE CURRENT WAR: More Heat Than Light In This Undercharged Historical Drama

The Current War admirably attempts to be something bigger than it ultimately is, with its A-list cast and interesting-but-misfiring style.

SKIN: Sells Itself Short
SKIN: Sells Itself Short

Skin manages a few gripping moments thanks to its cast but can’t string them together into something meaningful.

LADYWORLD: Creates Tension from Sound and Explores the Struggles of Teenage Girls
LADYWORLD: Creates Tension From Sound & Explores The Struggles Of Teenage Girls

Ladyworld manages to capture the perfect balance between the moments of tension and uneasiness with moments of teenage life.

LOVE, ANTOSHA: Incredible Individual, Admirably Captured
LOVE, ANTOSHA: Incredible Individual, Admirably Captured

Love, Antosha competently tells the utterly heartbreaking story of Anton Yelchin, the very intelligent and talented actor whose life was cut short.

ARE YOU PROUD?: A Queer Primary Education
ARE YOU PROUD?: A Queer Primary Education

Ashley Joiner’s documentary Are You Proud is a gateway into the history of LGBTQ+ rights, rather than a comprehensive study, which is understandable due to the format.

PAVAROTTI: A Profound Exploration of a Delightful Icon
PAVAROTTI: A Profound Exploration Of A Delightful Icon

Pavarotti is at times hard to watch, but ever so entertaining and explosive exploring one of the most captivating and astonishing artists of the 20th century.

ASTRONAUT: Dreyfuss Gives Weight To Enjoyable But Maudlin Story
ASTRONAUT: Dreyfuss Gives Weight To Enjoyable But Maudlin Story

Despite some design flaws, Astronaut sticks its landing enjoyably enough thanks to the command of Dreyfuss and a novel angle of attack.

CUBBY: Quirky Coming of Age Film Gets Lost In Its Narrative
CUBBY: Quirky Coming of Age Film Gets Lost In Its Narrative

While it’s set up with a poignant perspectives, Cubby fails to provide an introspective look into loss and growth.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E10) “Bear Witness”: June Is Back
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E10) “Bear Witness”: June Is Back

In Bear Witness, episode 10 of season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale, June’s back, she’s determined, and now, there’s a real chance at change.

BIG LITTLE LIES SEASON 2: Disappointing 2nd Season Fails To Justify Its Existence
BIG LITTLE LIES SEASON 2: Disappointing 2nd Season Fails To Justify Its Existence

Big Little Lies, like thousands of great TV shows and movies before it, has fallen victim to sequel fatigue.

SECOND STAR ON THE RIGHT: An Affecting Dive Into Maturity
SECOND STAR ON THE RIGHT: An Affecting Dive Into Maturity

Ruth Caudeli’s Second Star on the Right winningly captures our varying levels of maturation and individualism, with beauty and style.

MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE: A Love Story That Loses Its Focus
MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE: A Love Story That Loses Its Focus

Lacking a statement about the artist-muse relationship, Nick Broomfield’s Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love fails to live up to the promise of its title.

THE GREAT HACK: A Call To Arms To Fight For Your Data
THE GREAT HACK: A Call To Arms To Fight For Your Data

While it’s not the best made documentary of the year, The Great Hack is the most important documentary you’ll watch all year.