WISH UPON: Seven Wishes, Zero Winners
byWish Upon takes a brilliantly fantastical concept and squanders its potential, relying on cliched characters and lifeless jump scares.
Film Reviews
DUNKIRK: Nolan’s Most Ambitious Film To Date
byChristopher Nolan’s terrific anti-war film divorces itself from any political interpretations to bluntly show the horrors that unfolded at Dunkirk during World War II.
GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate
byGirls Trip is a gut-bustingly funny gem that is not only good for a girl’s night out, but it has a little something for everyone.
BODY AND SOUL: A Multifaceted Boxing Classic
byBody and Soul still stands as a marvelous example of the potent capabilities of film noir – that remains untarnished
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR: Deeper Than You’d Expect
byThough appearing to be another of those aging romantic dramas, The Country Doctor is instead refreshingly heartwarming and impactful.
SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag
bySomething Like Summer is an odd yet mostly satisfying mix of good and bad, with wasted moments but also bright themes that shine through.
RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads & Their Chilli Pot
byThe unoriginal, uninspired premise of stoner comedy Ripped is partially saved by the dedication of the two lead actors.
BRIGSBY BEAR: A Poignant Peer Into The Power Of Imagination & Pursuing Passion
byBrigsby Bear isn’t only for the dreamers, it’s for anyone who ever stalled at pursuing a something dear to them for fear of failing.
THE FENCER: To Sir, With Sabers
byThere isn’t a single original narrative element in this inspirational drama- but the insight into post-WWII Estonian life is fascinating.
AMNESIA: A Compellingly Quiet Take On A Party Island
byAmnesia follows Jo and Martha, who have come to the island of Ibiza for different reasons, and form an unlikely but heartwarming friendship.