2010s

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: “Pilot” (S1E1)
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: “Pilot” (S1E1)

The first episode of What We Do In The Shadows is a macabre romp that remarkably adds and expounds upon the comedic elements of its filmic progenitor.

DUMBO: A Soulless Remake That Never Takes Flight
DUMBO: A Soulless Remake That Never Takes Flight

Dumbo is exhausted and erroneous, less concerned with a magical setting and more concerned with a macabre art-deco style.

OUT OF BLUE: An Ambitious but unfocused existential crime thriller
OUT OF BLUE: An Ambitious But Unfocused Existential Crime Thriller

Out of Blue can’t be faulted for its ambitions, but there’s a lack of focus, oscillating wildly between genres and never satisfying as any.

I'M NOT HERE: An Empty Existential Drama
I’M NOT HERE: An Empty Existential Drama

Despite the large questions it establishes at the onset, I’m Not Here offers no answers or satisfying catharsis.

Interview with YES, GOD, YES Director and Writer Karen Maine
SXSW 2019 Review: YES, GOD, YES: A Film You’d Want To Hug

Yes, God, Yes is a film you’d want to hug, where its authentic nature, lovable lead, and gentle director can win over anybody.

WE DIE YOUNG: JCVD Nostalgia Buoys a Glib Gangster Picture
WE DIE YOUNG: JCVD Nostalgia Buoys A Glib Gangster Picture

We Die Young has sporadic moments of action greatness, but feels overlong even with a brisk 90 minute runtime.

THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon
THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon

The Brink is a well-constructed documentary that offers a lucid view of how the Breitbart founder thinks and operates.

In Defense Of SPRING BREAKERS
In Defense Of SPRING BREAKERS

Spring Breakers may be much more profound of a film than initially thought, lucidly expressing our fascination with money and violence.

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019: NON-FICTION
Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019 Review: NON-FICTION

Alex Lines reports back from Alliance Française French Film Festival 2019 where he saw Olivier Assayas’ Non-Fiction – an increasingly rare type of drama.

CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
CAPTIVE STATE: A Far From Captivating Alien Invasion Sci-Fi

With a premise filled with potential and talent both in front of and behind the screen, Captive State is an unfortunate disappointment.

THE BROWSING EFFECT: A Nuanced & Effective Take On Online Dating Culture
THE BROWSING EFFECT: A Nuanced & Effective Take On Online Dating Culture

The Browsing Effect is a movie that may appear shallow at first glance, but gradually reveals more hidden depths when you make the effort to look in further.

DONNYBROOK – A Slow and Punishing Bout of Misery Porn
DONNYBROOK: A Slow & Punishing Bout Of Misery Porn

Donnybrook ends with a final battle for the ages. It’s just a shame that the road leading there is a miserable slog.

SXSW Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This
SXSW 2019 Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This

Good Boys is not for everyone, for it is messy and repetitive in what it’s doing, but it is also exceptionally funny, charming, and thoughtful.

WALTER'S WAY: A Short Film The Exams Mortality, Determination and Acceptance
WALTER’S WAY: A Short Film That Exams Mortality, Determination & Acceptance

Walter’s Way depicts a truth we all must face one day – one that cuts deep in the subconscious fear that most of us keep hidden until we are forced to face it.

TRIPLE THREAT: An Enjoyable, If Slight, Flurry Of Martial Arts Mayhem
TRIPLE THREAT: An Enjoyable, If Slight, Flurry Of Martial Arts Mayhem

Though with a generic plot, Triple Threat is a slick, entertaining feature that works best as a showcase for the talents of its three leads.