Film Reviews
Using archival footage and interviews, Score: A Film Music Documentary is an inspired look at one of the most elusive art forms today.
Rainy Kerwin’s debut film The Wedding Invitation is a well done romantic comedy with a strong story executed by a strong female cast.
Though with a fine, understated performance by Marilyn Manson, Let Me Make You a Martyr is too unrelentingly dark and dull to recommend.
Albert Brooks’s cult classic Lost in America is not just one of the funniest films of the 1980s, but a subtle examination of perspective, too.
Camera Obscura is a terrifying glimpse at PTSD, seen through the eyes of a war photographer who comes home and starts to see grisly images.
It Comes at Night is a disturbingly effective horror film, delving into themes of paranoia, fear, and distrust in an eerily relevant way.
Andrew Cohn’s documentary Night School tells a largely positive story about American poverty, but depends too much on its captivating subjects.
While it doesn’t address the female role, On A Knife Edge is a deep insight into the life of the Native American, that is sure to enlighten.
A Hard Day’s Night not only works as a celebration of The Beatle’s iconic music, but as a satire on the very nature of stardom and celebrity.
Everything, Everything follows Maddy, who has spent her entire life confined to her home due to an illness, but falls for the boy next door.
With fine performances and biting humor, Catfight is an interesting satire, delving into power struggles and the human condition.
Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul fails from a dreadful script that possesses the unique ability to make 90 minutes feel like an eternity.
Paint it Black is an impressive debut from director Amber Tamblyn, with strong performances shining brighter than the visual quirks.
Call of Heroes is the latest from Benny Chan, and manages to both modernize and feel old-fashioned when compared to the martial arts genre.
The Big Boys’ Playground by Guillaume Lion paints rock climbing as a finely detailed, balanced, and makes the sport that more intriguing.