MISSING LINK: Laika’s Lastest Feature Aims To Stun – And Succeeds

Sweet, charming, and beautifully unique, Laika’s latest film Missing Link deserves only the highest praise.

MUSIC AND LYRICS: A Romcom Worth Revisiting

Music and Lyrics might not venture too far into uncharted waters, but with some solid voices, and plenty of hummable beats, it’s a crowd-pleaser that takes it a step further with its heart.

GAME OF THRONES (S8E1) "Winterfell": We Meet Again
GAME OF THRONES (S8E1) “Winterfell”: We Meet Again

After almost two years, Game of Thrones is finally back for its final season. The 1st episode was marked by family reunions and reveals that change everything.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: "Replay" (S1E3): Unsubtle Storytelling Undermines A Powerful Message
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E3) “Replay”: Unsubtle Storytelling Undermines A Powerful Message

Three episodes in and the new Twilight Zone has been way too blatant so far, hopefully the remaining episodes aren’t as predictable.

THE BURIAL OF KOJO: Aesthetic Over Everything
THE BURIAL OF KOJO: Aesthetic Over Everything

The Burial of Kojo is an aesthetically accomplished debut for Sam Blitz Bazawule, but the narrative itself is far from perfect.

SHADOWHUNTERS: "Heavenly Fire" (S3E17): This is How You Go Out With A Bang
SHADOWHUNTERS (S3E17) “Heavenly Fire”: This is How You Go Out With A Bang

If you are going to go out with a bang, this is the way that you do it, as Shadowhunters has found its rhythm, and dug it’s heels in deep, refusing to go out with a whimper.

AMERICAN GODS: "The Ways Of The Dead": (S2E5) I'll Come Running
AMERICAN GODS (S2E5) “The Ways Of The Dead”: I’ll Come Running

With how scattered and spotty the show has been this season, American Gods wants to say something important, and I hope it finds what it truly wants to say soon.

THE OA: Sophomore Season Raises the Bar Even Higher
THE OA PART II: Sophomore Season Raises The Bar Even Higher

The OA Part II was better than one could have ever imagined, its ingenuity and trust in its audience, coupled by the brilliant execution of its power duo, brought the series to new heights.

MARISOL: A Short Film that Pacts a Punch With Precision and Execution (& Interview)
MARISOL: A Short Film That Packs A Punch (& Interview With Director Zoé Salicrup Junco)

Marisol is an eye opening experience for the viewer, its intensity and visual representations resonating long after the short has ended.

WILLIAM: Evolution Of Meh
WILLIAM: Evolution Of Meh

Though with a premise that sounds intriguing, William is a curio taken in entirely the wrong direction.

UNICORN STORE: Brie Larson's Phenomenal Directorial Debut Oozes With The Thaumaturgy Of Childhood
UNICORN STORE: Larson’s Directorial Debut Oozes With The Thaumaturgy Of Childhood

Unicorn Store, Brie Larson’s directorial debut, marks the beginning of a new chapter in the multi-hyphenate’s career.

THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT: A Movie Without Balance
THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT: A Movie Without Balance

The Hummingbird Project is hell-bent on becoming a conventional thriller, never grappling with the theme of money’s corrupting influence.

SUNSET: Chaos Prevails In Nemes’ Staggering Masterpiece

Nemes’ masterpiece Sunset ruminates on the cyclical ignorance of humanity to blistering effect, eliding our past faults, our present negligence and our future turmoil.

WILD ROSE: A Magnificent Lead Performance In An Underwhelming Underdog Story
WILD ROSE: A Magnificent Lead Performance In An Underwhelming Underdog Story

Jessie Buckley is a star, and the fact she makes Wild Rose almost worth watching is testament to her skill as an actress.

LAUNDROMAT: Small Scale Short Animation With Beautiful Intimacy
LAUNDROMAT: Small Scale Short Animation With Beautiful Intimacy

With a simple premise and gorgeously pared down visuals, Laundromat is a wonderful short that perfectly captures a tiny facet of the human experience.