IN THE SHADOW OF WOMEN: Stylish But Slight
byIn the Shadow of Women is alluring in its presentation, but ultimately doesn’t have much to say about infidelity and relationships.
Film Reviews
A FAMILY MAN: Gerard Butler’s Failed Attempt To Shed His Action Hero Image
byGerard Butler’s attempts to shake off his action hero image in A Family Man are commendable, but he is miscast in this saccharine drama.
AFTER LOVE: A Devastating Dissection Of A Marriage’s End
byAfter Love thrusts you into the middle of a domestic war zone. Thanks to the claustrophobia and heightened tension, there are very few moments in the film that aren’t fraught with emotion; whether it be fury, devastation, or even, on occasion, love (or at least what’s left of it).
BRAVE NEW JERSEY: An Endlessly Endearing Slice Of Americana
byBrave New Jersey is a fictional yet charming look at the aftereffects of Orson Welles’ famous War of the Worlds broadcast on a small town.
ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star
byAtomic Blonde may be sloppy in structure, but it is oozing with immaculately executed action and a finely tuned performance by Theron.
THIRD STAR: A Beautiful Ode To Hope & Despair
byWhat makes Third Star special is its no-holds-barred approach to terminal illness, coupled with its magnificent cast and script.
LANDLINE: A Warm & Witty Look At The Disappointment Of Adulthood
byLandline’s Gillian Robespierre & Jenny Slate understand that female characters can do unlikable things while still earning our empathy.
KUSO: A Fetish For The Disgusting
byKuso, though visually interesting at times, is ultimately too disgusting to recommend, and seemingly has no purpose behind it.
FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy & Adequate Entertainment
byAlthough not a life changing film, let alone a particularly memorable one, Fun Mom Dinner has enough charm to keep you entertained.
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE: An Arthouse Immigration Drama That’s All Style, No Substance
byKaurismaki’s latest, The Other Side Of Hope, an intriguing take on the immigration crisis, keeps its important subject at arm’s length.