Film Fest 919: THE FAVOURITE: Absurdity & Empathy Go To War In Yorgos Lanthimos' Latest
Film Fest 919: THE FAVOURITE: Absurdity & Empathy Go To War In Yorgos Lanthimos’ Latest

Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest is his first truly empathetic character study, aided by three powerhouse performances from Colman, Weisz and Stone.

HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes
HELL FEST: Innovative Concept Gives Way To Familiar Slasher Tropes

In an age where horror options are plentiful this time of year, Hell Fest’s derivative thrills almost feel insultingly disappointing.

LITTLE WOMEN: A Bland Adaptation of Not-So-Little Proportion
LITTLE WOMEN: A Bland Adaptation Of Not-So-Little Proportion

Little Women will cater to a specific demographic of viewers who are not picky when it comes to the movies they watch, passing off Lifetime and Hallmark movies as good times.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E1) "The Woman Who Fell To Earth" And Stole The Show
DOCTOR WHO (S11E1) “The Woman Who Fell To Earth” And Stole The Show

Jodie Whittaker makes her debut in the first episode of Doctor Who’s 11th season, and she is a force of nature, continuing the Doctor’s quest to protect the Earth from outside attackers and invasions.

MONSTERS AND MEN: Frustrating But Subtle & Complex

Monsters and Men is beautifully directed, but it lacks focus, as its choppy and undeveloped structure soon distracts from the matter at hand.

FIRST MAN: Thrilling Space Adventure Is Out Of This World
FIRST MAN: Thrilling Space Adventure Is Out Of This World

There has never been a film that so thoroughly captures the excitement and danger of space travel as First Man, capturing that intoxicating mix of euphoria and terror of the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing.

The Two Jakes: One Movie Too Many?
THE TWO JAKES: One Movie Too Many?

The Two Jakes may be an inferior sequel to Chinatown, but this Jack Nicholson-directed follow up is more intriguing than its reputation suggests.

SHAMELESS "Black-Haired Ginger" (S9E5): The Beginning Of The End?
SHAMELESS “Black-Haired Ginger” (S9E5): The Beginning Of The End?

With William H. Macy taking the director reins this week, episode five of Shamless gives viewers glimmers of the familial ties that keep this show from going off the deep end.

QUINCY: The Quintessence Or Robot Portrait?

Considering Quincy Jones’ origins, his struggle, and his accomplishments, the Netflix documentary Quincy is a missed opportunity.

The Delphi Bank 25th Greek Film Festival Report
The Delphi Bank 25th Greek Film Festival Report

Alex Lines reports on the films he was able to see at the Delphi Bank 25th Greek Film Festival, which celebrates the film movement known as the Greek Weird Wave.

KATE NASH: UNDERESTIMATE THE GIRL: Yesterday Was Forever, But Tomorrow Looks Promising
KATE NASH: UNDERESTIMATE THE GIRL: Yesterday Was Forever, But Tomorrow Looks Promising

Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl is an uplifting documentary that proves that even when your circumstances change for the worst, you can rise above them and come out renewed.

PRIVATE LIFE: A Bittersweet Portrait Of A Couple’s Pursuit Of Parenthood
PRIVATE LIFE: A Bittersweet Portrait Of A Couple’s Pursuit Of Parenthood

Private Life is a beautifully crafted study of two people who struggle to relinquish their desire to control and plan every element of their life.

RIDE: Respectable Film Drives Towards A Confused Conclusion
RIDE: Respectable Film Drives Towards A Confused Conclusion

Ride takes a simple premise and rides it to its logical conclusion, with enough charisma and style to remain interesting.

U - JULY 22: Frustrating Portrayal of a Harrowing Terrorist Atrocity
U – JULY 22: Frustrating Portrayal Of A Harrowing Terrorist Atrocity

For all its faults, U – July 22 attempts to throw the viewer into an unimaginable situation instead of passively retelling it is worth celebrating, even if it doesn’t fully achieve its immersive aim.

Film Fest 919 Part 1: SHOPLIFTERS, DESTROYER & DOGMAN
Film Fest 919 Part 1: SHOPLIFTERS, DESTROYER & DOGMAN

In our first report from Film Fest 919, Josh Martin recounts the nauseating absurdity of Dogman, memorably fascinating Destroyer and Cannes’ Palme d’Or Shoplifters.