BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN: When Private Goes Public
BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN: When Private Goes Public

With Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, director Radu Jude seeks to expose the hypocrisy inherent in those who find sex obscene.

BLACK FRIDAY: Fun Horror Comedy for the Holidays
BLACK FRIDAY: Fun Horror Comedy for the Holidays

I’ve always wondered why Black Friday had not been explored in a horror film. Director…

DOUBLE WALKER: The Past Can Haunt You
DOUBLE WALKER: The Past Can Haunt You

Between its seemingly inconsistent mythology and a confusing timeline, Double Walker forces the audience to work harder to appreciate its strengths.

BECOMING COUSTEAU: A Legacy Of Reflection, Desperation, And Hope
BECOMING COUSTEAU: A Legacy Of Reflection, Desperation, And Hope

While it doesn’t dig as deep as one may hope, Becoming Cousteau is an honest yet engrossing portrait of one of the most iconic explorers.

NEW YORK NINJA: Behold the Birth of a New Cult Classic
NEW YORK NINJA: Behold the Birth of a New Cult Classic

New York Ninja feels destined to become a cult classic, the kind of film playing in the background at raucous house parties and neighborhood dive bars.

SPENCER: A Prolific Examination of Mental Health
SPENCER: A Prolific Examination of Mental Health

Spencer is fictitious, yet grounded in reality, a prolific examination of mental health through isolation and suffocation of tradition and restraint.

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen's Striking Solo Debut
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen’s Striking Solo Debut

Out of the countless productions of The Scottish Play that exist, Coen definitely brings something new to the table.

CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting
CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting

Christmas on the Carousel is an entertaining Christmas romantic drama with strong performances.

ALL IS FORGIVEN Mia Hansen-Løve's Quietly Audacious Debut
ALL IS FORGIVEN: Mia Hansen-Løve’s Quietly Audacious Debut

All is Forgiven chronicles the breakdown of a family and a daughter’s attempt to understand the real reasons why many years later.

THE HARDER THEY FALL: An Entertaining Yet Fleeting Modern Western
THE HARDER THEY FALL: An Entertaining Yet Fleeting Modern Western

When it comes down to it, perhaps The Harder They Fall just attempts to do too much, and doesn’t quite have the necessary balance and patience.

SPEER GOES TO HOLLYWOOD: Intriguing Nazi Doc Ripe for Greater Discussion
SPEER GOES TO HOLLYWOOD: Nazi Doc Ripe For Greater Discussion

What we get feels like a mixture of both fact and dramatization, which while ceaselessly fascinating, feels slightly unsatisfying.

TATHAGAT A Lifelong Quest for Truth and Meaning
TATHAGAT: A Lifelong Quest for Truth and Meaning

An old monk recieves news of his aunt passing away, causing him to reflect on his life and his beliefs in Manav Kaul’s Tathagat.

LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House

Last Night in Soho immediately pulls you in with its colorful visuals and strong performances but it lacks the subtlety necessary to be truly impactful.

ETERNALS: Flawed Yet So Emotionally Rich
ETERNALS: Flawed Yet So Emotionally Rich

While flawed, Chloe Zhao’s Eternals features the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most emotionally satisfying story since Black Panther.

London Film Festival 2021: BULL
London Film Festival 2021: BULL

Although it can feel a little bit by the numbers, Bull is lifted by the excellent performances and the unflinching violence which underscores its premise.