Film Reviews
Bad Rap documents the hard time Asian Americans have getting into the American hip hop scene, but should’ve offered a deeper exploration.
A remake of the Ealing classic, Whisky Galore! has its share of laughs, but its hard to tell just who or for what purpose the film serves.
Starring Jessica Chastain in one of her best recent roles, Miss Sloane is a triumphant political thriller that only occasionally falters.
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail focuses on a bank who could be scapegoated for the crisis without decimating the U.S. financial system.
About an aspiring actress in Iraq, Dream City weaves together both political and personal prospects to capture an immersive slice of life.
Streamer is a tense, intimate and at times stunning feature that ultimately derails in its very final moments.
Guy Ritchie has joyously updated King Arthur with the same distinctive style as his Sherlock Holmes movies. Purists may want to look away.
The Amy Schumer hate train has been gaining momentum as of late. Her hard political…
Despite bringing to life some previously unseen perspectives on the holocaust, The Zookeeper’s Wife is far from faultless.
Yellow Fever wants to be an important film about Asian identity, however it falters and falls back on tired Hollywood plots and stereotypes.
Other than strong performances, Deny Everything is mostly unsuccessful, due to an uneven story-line, poor camerawork, and jokes that fall flat.
With an interesting premise & gorgeous visuals, A Cure For Wellness sadly gets bogged down by its 130 minute runtime and poor story delivery.
An open mind and a willing heart are needed to appreciate Slack Bay’s zaniness; it’s a lot of fun when the initial peculiarities settle.
Though with timely themes and a fine cast/director, The Circle attempts to do too much with its material, instead ending up as lost potential.
Small Crimes’s script fails to capture the continuity of Zeltserman’s novel, and Katz doesn’t make the transition any smoother at the helm.