Film Reviews
Looking at the legacy of Gorō Miyazaki’s best film, From Up On Poppy Hill, which was written by his father, the legendary Hayao Miyazaki.
Based on performances alone, it is a memorable coming-of-age tale, and it is a step in the right direction when it comes to destigmatizing mental illness.
Based on Hannelore Cayre’s novel, Jean-Paul Salomé’s La Daronne – Mama Weed in the U.S. – is a dark comedy about a translator-turned-queenpin.
In rapid succession over the past couple of years, the cinema of Hong Sang-soo has…
Fear Street: Part Two – 1978 is a charming and at times, heartfelt horror film, but its moments of horror are often hidden from the viewer, creating a film that does not fully embrace its potential.
With its uneasy blend of action, comedy, and familial drama, Gunpowder Milkshake is ultimately an underwhelming movie.
With excellent performances, gentle direction, and an incredibly moving musical score by Alexis Grapsas and Philip Klein, Pig was a big surprise.
Fear Street Part One: 1994 is a fun, energetic slasher with enjoyable characters, an interesting overarching plot, and heartfelt relationships.
Tomu Uchida’s Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji is a masterpiece, offering a complex rewriting of Japanese national mythology.
In Borderlands, six lives have been woven together seamlessly to symbolize the continuum of life and inseparability of human agency.
Externo is a definite recommendation for those searching for something out of the ordinary in terms of storytelling and high concept.
The debut feature from Saudi Arabian filmmaker Shahad Ameen, Scales weaponizes repressed femininity in the…
With No Sudden Move, Steven Soderbergh has crafted a fun and twisty neo-noir that makes the best of its ensemble cast.
When it comes to shark-themed suspense films, it’s safe to say Great White won’t be joining the greats.
Even if it had come out on time, the halfhearted critique it offers up is neither challenging nor engaging.