Film Reviews
Although I applaud the moments of complexity, the film still falls into many of the same traps by simplifying the philosophical choices down to a binary.
Pieces of A Woman is remarkable – it’s either the final great film of 2020 or the first masterwork of 2021.
The Dig finds a good old tale of British excellence but never quite brings it to life failing to avoid trite pitfalls along the way.
Sonia K. Hadad’s Exam is a 15-minute panic attack that doesn’t immediately de-escalate, embodied by Sadaf Asgari’s superb performance.
The Mystery of the Pink Flamingo embodies the spirit of its subject in wonderfully weird ways that entertain.
Continuing our coverage of the 2020 International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam (IDFA), we reviewShe Had A Dream, Jacinta and more!
Shadows is a snapshot of a long gone period, embracing the brash and unfiltered attitude of its era by refusing to omit its mistakes.
The unfortunate thing about Beasts Clawing at Straws is that it tries to force entertainment through shock value instead of investing in the characters.
Black Panthers shows the resistance group through the words of its own members and the curious eyes of a visitor.
Castle Freak is an interesting update to a familiar horror film, and manages to add more of the Lovecraftian influence back into the world.
Death to 2020 says a farewell to the year in the best way possible, inviting every viewer to join in the experience and the catharsis.
The Dry has just enough mystery and intrigue lingering at every begrimed frame to keep the audiences invested.
Trained focuses on a unique idea but never seems to spring up or explore what’s beneath the surface of it’s chosen gimmick.
The Midnight Sky is another example of something that could’ve been a complex and emotionally affecting work of science-fiction, but quickly collapses.
Climate of the Hunter captures the 1970s perfectly, crafting a beautiful film filled with a central mystery that builds in every revelation.