Film Reviews
Come True is a visually stunning and beautifully directed film, but its twisty plot sometimes goes too far.
A deeply philosophical film, it loses much of its impact when the cameras stop rolling.
The Stylist has everything one can want from a horror film; a talented female lead, lots of chills and bloody enticements, and a wickedly impressive style.
Precise, clean, and clearly well-thought-out on a technical level, Blue Ruby is charming, well-constructed and rewards multiple viewings.
With a beautiful 2K restoration, a great audio track, and an incredible selection of supplements, this is absolutely worthy of addition to any collection.
Travis Knight’s Bumblebee is a surprisingly well-done action film that brings heart and friendship to the Transformer franchise.
Boss Level might not break new ground, but it’s throughly entertaining and worth watching at least once, if not time and time again.
While on the outside it seems like Memory Box tells a familiar story, it’s an introspective, affecting, and visually inventive film.
Though bloated at times, The Sinners is a deeply layered and nuanced film that finds as much strength in what is not discussed as in what is.
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is multilayered and nuanced in its messaging, brought to life on the strong performance of Andra Day.
If the clause “write what you know” is to be taken literally, then Kerry Mondragon fits the bill with his feature debut Tyger Tyger.
Irresistibly charming, I’m Your Man needs no beeps and boops and tiring gimmicks to convey the abyss between man vs machine.
A contender for feel-good film of the year, De Capo follows a musician returning home, where he’s torn between his music and the kids he inspires.
Shorta is a timely and thrilling actioner with its plot of police brutality and ultimately its message an important one to hear.
Berlinale 2021: BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN
Right from the opening beat, it is clear that Radu Jude’s satirical Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn is in to shock its audience.