2010s
On the Basis of Sex is not likely to plant the seed of determination in the next RBG, as they don’t need pop feminist representations of even the most laudable of figures.
Patrick takes a currently successful formula and twists it into an unbearably cutesy mess, created for shallow monetary gain from an indifferent public.
Glass may have been a film nineteen years in the making, but it feels superfluous and incredibly out of touch in a world littered with superhero films.
A thriller like Escape Room is a good time so long as you switch your brain to “just go with it” mode.
Close is frustratingly shallow, and in its breakneck pace leaves some of its character development in the dust, while trying to wring every bit of emotion out of its quieter moments.
The conclusion to the animated trilogy, Godzilla: The Planet Eater, is as flawed and unsatisfying as the previous entries – and it might be the dullest of the bunch too.
The Norwegian drama Hurry Slowly is a peaceful, slow paced family drama which remains inviting despite its low narrative stakes.
Adult Life Skills is a poignant examination of a young woman whose growth has been stunted by grief, carried by Jodie Whittaker’s charming performance.
A Dog’s Way Home is predictable but effective – although its cuteness does eventually outstay its welcome.
An Acceptable Loss opens with a big, burning question mark that hooks you, but rather than answering its core moral question, it simplifies the conversation.
A film that is extremely competently made, it’s easy to understand why And Breathe Normally was praised so highly at Sundance
With Buffalo Boys, Wiluan succeeds in his mission of taking an important piece of his people’s history and rendering it into an entertaining film with international appeal.
Brexit: The Uncivil War tells you nothing you wouldn’t already know from almost three years of news coverage and counting.
Murder Mountain is a fascinating insight into unique communities, unexplored lands, and disenfranchised voices – and isn’t that the point of a documentary in the first place?
Writer/director Melissa B. Miller Costanzo’s feature debut touches on the complex nature of relationships with a stunning visual eye, resulting in a thought-provoking journey into the ill-defined nature of transitioning into adulthood.