2010s

RUNAWAYS SEASON 3: An Unfortunately Brisk Yet Engaging Send-Off
RUNAWAYS SEASON 3: An Unfortunately Brisk Yet Engaging Send-Off

Anchored by a lovable cast and an action-packed trek that crosses dimensions, Marvel’s Runaways ends up going out with a bang.

RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT & The Transience Of Public Memory
RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT & The Transience Of Public Memory

The Marion Stokes Project captures both the inherent humor and the utter absurdity of what this single-minded woman devoted her life to.

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: The Replay Value Is High With This Game
JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: The Replay Value Is High With This Game

If there is one thing this movie proves, it’s that star power can break through…

KGB Web Series: The Suburban Bad Boys
KGB Web Series: The Suburban Bad Boys

In the wake of Adam McKay’s The Big Short, a flurry of films have attempted…

WEATHERING WITH YOU: Another Oddball Romance From the Director of Your Name
WEATHERING WITH YOU: Another Oddball Romance From The Director Of Your Name

Weathering with You, the latest film from Makoto Shinkai proves that he is one of the most delightfully unique voices working in the world of animation today.

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UNCUT GEMS: An Adrenaline-Filled Rollercoaster Ride

Uncut Gems is powerful, almost masterful filmmaking from Josh and Benny Safdie and features a career-best performance from Adam Sandler.

THE GOOD LIAR: Lies & Deceit Can't Cover Up The Mess At The Center Of This Misfire
THE GOOD LIAR: Lies & Deceit Can’t Cover Up The Mess At The Center Of This Misfire

The Good Liar features great performances from Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, but the film can’t overcome other problems. Chris Cassingham reviews.

THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Another Inevitable Christmas Cringe-Fest
THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Another Inevitable Christmas Cringe-Fest

Netflix is again spreading Christmas cheer in cringeworthy fashion with another festive addition to their platform: The Knight Before Christmas.

I SEE YOU: A Film With A Twist Or Two — Or Three
I SEE YOU: A Film With A Twist Or Two – Or Three

I See You is a well-crafted head-scratcher even if it doesn’t seem so at first.

PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE: The Dollar Store Lego Movie
PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE: The Dollar Store Lego Movie

Sadly, Playmobil The Movie merely serves as a reminder of how studios forcing a film around a product didn’t always make for the greatest of entertainment.

MARRIAGE STORY: An Examination of Divorce That Carries Loose Ends
MARRIAGE STORY: An Examination Of Divorce That Carries Loose Ends

Marriage Story is a promising film, but Baumbach’s strategies in drawing out his character arcs are uneven, insufficient, and disappointing.

THE AERONAUTS: A Stressful and Stunning Adventure
THE AERONAUTS: A Stressful & Stunning Adventure

Regardless of its exhilarating action sequences and strong performances, The Aeronauts is a good film but not necessarily a great one.

How BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illuminates the Politics Of Race & Class
How BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illuminates The Politics Of Race & Class

Director Gurinder Chadha’s work offers American viewers a valuable political lesson about the intersection of class struggle and racism.

RABID: A Remake With An Identity Of Its Own
RABID: A Remake With An Identity Of Its Own

The Soska Sisters film Rabid honors the basic premise of David Cronenberg’s original while meticulously crafting an identify of its own.

BLUE: A Story About How A Beautiful Friendship Can Save A Life
BLUE: A Story About How A Beautiful Friendship Can Save A Life

Blue has a lot of heart, and being based on true events, never sugarcoats the reality of suicide ideation but it doesn’t glorify it either.