Film Reviews
A thriller like Escape Room is a good time so long as you switch your brain to “just go with it” mode.
Close is frustratingly shallow, and in its breakneck pace leaves some of its character development in the dust, while trying to wring every bit of emotion out of its quieter moments.
The conclusion to the animated trilogy, Godzilla: The Planet Eater, is as flawed and unsatisfying as the previous entries – and it might be the dullest of the bunch too.
The Norwegian drama Hurry Slowly is a peaceful, slow paced family drama which remains inviting despite its low narrative stakes.
Adult Life Skills is a poignant examination of a young woman whose growth has been stunted by grief, carried by Jodie Whittaker’s charming performance.
While there was not much of a setup for the second half of the season, there is a feeling that things are about to get seriously shaken up in Riverdale as fans fear the loss of a favorite.
A Dog’s Way Home is predictable but effective – although its cuteness does eventually outstay its welcome.
An Acceptable Loss opens with a big, burning question mark that hooks you, but rather than answering its core moral question, it simplifies the conversation.
A film that is extremely competently made, it’s easy to understand why And Breathe Normally was praised so highly at Sundance
For the 20th Annual Animated Show of Shows, 15 animated films were selected, curated to form this captivating showcase – with three currently on the shortlist for the 2019 Oscar Animated Shorts Nominations.
With Buffalo Boys, Wiluan succeeds in his mission of taking an important piece of his people’s history and rendering it into an entertaining film with international appeal.
Brexit: The Uncivil War tells you nothing you wouldn’t already know from almost three years of news coverage and counting.
Murder Mountain is a fascinating insight into unique communities, unexplored lands, and disenfranchised voices – and isn’t that the point of a documentary in the first place?
Writer/director Melissa B. Miller Costanzo’s feature debut touches on the complex nature of relationships with a stunning visual eye, resulting in a thought-provoking journey into the ill-defined nature of transitioning into adulthood.
Blood Bound is a good film to watch if you’re looking for 98-minutes of chuckles and seat-squirming, but you’ll still be abundantly aware that it could’ve been a whole lot more.