2000s

NOWHERE BOY: Lennon's Life in Liverpool Makes A Well-Versed Coming of Age Film
NOWHERE BOY: John Lennon’s Life In Liverpool Makes A Well-Versed Coming Of Age Film

Nowhere Boy is a coming of age biopic based off of the formative years of John Lennon’s life and his ensuing journey into rock and roll.

CITY OF GOD: A Bridge Into Cinema
CITY OF GOD: A Bridge Into World Cinema

City of God is a great introduction to world cinema – and here’s our guide to the best foreign language films to seek out afterwards.

MUSIC AND LYRICS: A Romcom Worth Revisiting

Music and Lyrics might not venture too far into uncharted waters, but with some solid voices, and plenty of hummable beats, it’s a crowd-pleaser that takes it a step further with its heart.

Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad
Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad

In the first part of Trash Caviar in which Julian Rosenthal inspects the finest of trash, he recalls Nicolas Cage’s off-the-wall character in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we examine Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, to see whether it is deserving of its negative reputation.

Why THE HOLIDAY Is The Perfect Embodiment Of The Christmas Rom-Com Craze
Why THE HOLIDAY Is The Perfect Embodiment Of The Christmas Rom-Com Craze

The Holiday is expertly crafted wish fulfillment of the highest level, exhibiting the very best of what can be gleaned from such an unabashedly feel-good genre.

ELF: A Christmas Tradition
ELF: A Christmas Tradition

After 15 years, Elf is still undeniably a warm and charming Christmas film, still retaining its spot as a holiday favorite.

Hidden Gem: THE LOOKOUT
Hidden Gem: THE LOOKOUT

2007’s The Lookout boasts a talented cast, and manages to be fun while maintaining suspense – it’s a hidden gem that’s worth discovering.

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN: The Importance And Brilliance Of The Snubbed Best Picture Nominee
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN: The Importance & Brilliance Of The Snubbed Best Picture Nominee

We look back to the 2006 Academy Awards when Brokeback Mountain, a groundbreaking film about two homosexual cowboys, was snubbed for Best Picture in potentially the most controversial decision in Oscar history.

A CHRISTMAS TALE: Familial Dysfunction Just In Time For The Holidays
A CHRISTMAS TALE: Familial Dysfunction Just In Time For The Holidays

From 2008, French film A Christmas Tale offers a different type of holiday film – one that is melancholy, depressing, and yet also intriguing.

SAW VI: Back To Basics Leads To Redemption
SAW VI: Back To Basics Leads To Redemption

Surprisingly, Saw VI seems to have learned from previous entries; with a plot of its own, it manages to be the stand out of the franchise.

The Dawning Of A New Age In Horror: SAW
The Dawning Of A New Age In Horror: SAW

Premiering back in 2004, Saw is a landmark horror film, launching a multitude of sequels in addition to an entire sub-genre of horror.

SAW V: A Disconnected And Painful Overkill
SAW V: A Disconnected & Painful Overkill

With Saw V, the Saw franchise firmly waved goodbye to logic, with plot contrivances that make the film closer to sci-fi than horror.

SAW IV: An Unaware Parody Of Itself
SAW IV: An Unaware Parody Of Itself

Saw IV goes even bigger than its predecessors, but with the loss of the franchise’s main writer, the story loses much of its oomph.

SAW III: Too Many Flaws To Warrant Forgiveness
SAW III: Too Many Flaws To Warrant Forgiveness

Despite its great practical effects, the once compelling twists have now become overdone in Saw III and are not as shocking as they once were.