RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience
RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience

Rodents Of Unusual Size is a lesson in just how much a canny filmmaker can fit into a documentary that’s barely an hour long.

PENALTY: When Winning Is Worth So Much More Than Three Points

Running in at just 15 minutes, Penalty’s unique style of cinematography and editing make it a powerful piece of cinema.

KINGDOM OF US: Powerful, Unflinching, Necessary Viewing
KINGDOM OF US: Powerful, Unflinching, Necessary Viewing

Maybe it’s slightly too long and loses focus on a handful of occasions, but Kingdom of Us is a vital watch, carrying a real sense of urgency.

THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems
THE SQUARE: First (Art) World Problems

Though not every element of The Square works, and frequently gets heavy-handed, it’s hard not to appreciate Ruben Östlund’s sense of humor.

53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report

At the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, writer Laura Birnbaum recalls the wonderful films she was able to see.

DINA: A Graceful Roadmap for the Rom Com Genre
DINA: A Graceful Roadmap For The Rom Com Genre

An Oscar worthy documentary, Dina is an entertaining film unique in its portrayal of the people behind the autism label.

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: A Hallucinatory, Horrifying Masterpiece
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE: A Hallucinatory, Horrifying Masterpiece

You Were Never Really Here is a rare film that is conclusive proof that a great director can elevate familiar source material.

THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods
THE RITUAL: Intrigue Gets Lost In The Woods

The ensemble may be the only thing of interest in The Ritual, which is otherwise riddled with clichés and saddled with an uninspired story.

TE ATA: Storytelling as Survival
TE ATA: Storytelling As Survival

If nothing else, Te Ata triumphs at breathing new life into a legend, and allowing us the pleasure of re-experiencing her vital legacy.

NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy
NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy

No Dress Code Required is a politically charged but impressively intimate look at one gay couple’s fight for the right to marry.

THE UNRAVELING: Limp Horror With A Silly Twist

Despite a strong premise, The Unraveling is a film that doesn’t quite go to that dark place that it should, with poor writing and acting.

Monogamish: Tao Raspuli's Journey of Self-Discovery
MONOGAMISH: Tao Raspuli’s Journey Of Self-Discovery

Tao Raspuli’s Monogamish asks the viewer to challenge their own pre-conceptions on relationships, with an effective, non-judgemental eye.

GEOSTORM: Big? Yep. Loud? You Betcha. Dull? Woefully.
GEOSTORM: Big? Yep. Loud? You Betcha. Dull? Woefully.

Despite big, loud, planet destroying special effects, Geostorm still ends up feeling like a dull, tired excuse for a blockbuster.

JANE: The Most Enthralling Account Of Her Life
JANE: The Most Enthralling Account Of Jane Goodall’s Life

The skillful assembly of wondrous never-before-seen footage makes Jane the definitive tribute to the icon’s life and work.

RAW: Delicious To The Bone

In this in-depth analysis of Julia Ducournau’s Raw, Sophia touches on themes of sexuality, biblical references, and BDSM, among others.