2010s
Although an interesting snapshot of a mysterious figure, Unmasking Jihadi John lacks enough insight into either Emwazi or ISIS to make it a comprehensive guide on either topic.
Brian Banks tries so hard to be deep and meaningful that it ends up falling flat and feeling corny.
Tigers Are Not Afraid is a standout film beneath the phantasmagorical flourishes is a story that is all too grounded in reality.
American Factory excellently conveys the complexities of a culture clash, and is an insightful illumination of globalization.
Confused about its target audience, Angry Birds 2 fails to deliver the jokes or storyline bringing lttle more than a playlist and a star studded cast.
The Day Shall Come is a dark, biting commentary on systemic racism of law enforcement and the weird Kafkaesque nature of the War on Terror.
Jawline is an honest and nuanced look at social media stardom and what it’s doing for young millennials and Generation Z.
Documenting the universal process of death is no easy task, but Alternate Endings find the perfect balance between exploration, education, and empathy.
Cold Case Hammarskjöld is entertaining, even if it’s not the bombshell documentary we expected.
Them That Follow needed a bit more oomph to truly stand out, especially with a cast this talented and a subject this ripe with potential.
Tarantino isn’t afraid to reshape and play with the truth, making Once Upon a Time in Hollywood one of his boldest and bravest to date.
Otherhood might not be the worst thing Netflix has released since it started producing original films, but it lacks the artistic depth and ambition a story like this deserves.
Teacher is a weighty insight into today’s bullying, masked by the layout of a thriller and a performance by David Dastmalchian.
Mr. Jones is a harsh, masterful film about being wary of the lies being fed to you by your media and your government.
Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.