2010s
An independently-funded film that is a delightful homage to ’90s romantic comedies, Non-Transferable is a hopeful sign of cinema to come.
Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg is a loving insight into the world of influential but sadly unknown stand-up comedian Robert Klein.
Life certainly nails its big moments, but it’s frustrating that what could have been a memorable classic handicapped itself with hapless characters.
God Knows Where I Am lacks the necessary energy, yet successfully tackles the issues of freedom and the unnecessary loss of life.
Bokeh is a stripped down take on a dystopian apocalypse- and like the best sci-fi, offers a bleak commentary on modern society.
Dig Two Graves is a visually stunning low budget Gothic thriller, which is effectively surreal and compelling.
Personal Shopper is the rare film that is unclassifiable in terms of genre, refusing to neatly fit in to the preconceptions of a horror film, as well as lacking a distinctive explanatory reading.
While not as perfect as the original, Beauty & the Beast is an elegant and magnificent display that true love for a film never dies.
With sci-fi short Caleb, Amanda Mesaikos and Susanne Aichele have brought us a unique and interesting piece that keeps the viewer engaged.
For a story we’ve seen over and over, Mean Dreams, Bill Paxton’s last film, is compelling, refusing to take the usual narrative routes.
Despite controversy due to its depiction of Christian beliefs, The Shack is a success, delving into complicated issues in a creative way.
Before I Fall is a young adult adaptation that manages to stand apart from the rest, presenting a lavishly told thriller about high schoolers.
The Last Word is an easy, funny watch, with great performances from MacLaine and Seyfried, but on the whole, isn’t very substantial.
Don’t Kill It is a throwback to 1980s horror, in addition to updating some of the rather outdated tropes found in those types of films.
Instantly captivating and undeniably intriguing, Get Out may be the “diamond in the rough” film of the year.