2017

JOAN DIDION: THE CENTER WILL NOT HOLD: A Starter’s Guide To An Icon
JOAN DIDION: THE CENTER WILL NOT HOLD: A Starter’s Guide To An Icon

The amount of ground covered in this documentary means it feels like a useful beginner’s guide to Joan Didion’s work- but nothing more.

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LA 92: A Tragic Moebius Strip

In a time where footage of police assault and murder is a regular occurrence, we…

LADY BIRD: Growing Up Gerwig

Lady Bird is an inspired coming-of-age story by first-time solo director Greta Gerwig, containing a plethora of dynamic performances to boot.

WHEELMAN: This Vehicle Needs Newer Parts
WHEELMAN: This Vehicle Needs Newer Parts

Can a stripped down action movie feel too simplistic for its own good? In the case of Wheelman, the answer is a resounding yes.

SWEET VIRGINIA: A Gripping Thriller That Should Have Been Longer
SWEET VIRGINIA: A Gripping Thriller That Should Have Been Longer

Sweet Virginia is a gripping, atmospheric movie, with stellar acting and a characterful script who’s only fault is it is not long enough.

A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS: Wilder But Inferior Sequel
A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS: Wilder But Inferior Sequel

A Bad Moms Christmas is mediocre after the original film, with stale jokes that lift the film away from reality and biting satire.

THE DIVINE ORDER: The Fiercely Inspiring Story Of The Swiss Struggle For Women’s Suffrage

The Divine Order tells a powerful and relatable story regarding women’s suffrage and the right to vote in 1970s Switzerland.

PORTO: Visually Beautiful, Otherwise Empty
PORTO: Visually Beautiful, Otherwise Empty

While lovely looking and with great performances, Porto ‘s characters are so underwritten it is hard to connect with them or understand them.

JIGSAW: A Puzzle with Many Missing Pieces
JIGSAW: A Puzzle With Many Missing Pieces

Jigsaw may not be the worst installment in the Saw saga, but with essential pieces to the puzzle missing, there was much to be desired.

GRIDLOCK: Fleeting But Impactful
GRIDLOCK: Fleeting But Impactful

Gridlock is a short film that manages to be tense, chilling, and gripping, with not a minute of its length wasted.

THOR: RAGNAROK & The Perils Of Reinvention
THOR: RAGNAROK & The Perils Of Reinvention

Thor: Ragnarok may be a fun time, but it’s also disruptive to the MCU as a whole, trading real drama and storytelling for cheap laughs.

JUNGLE: Radcliffe Is Stranded Up The Creek Without A Paddle In Sloppy Biopic

Jungle suffers from a poor script and awkward pacing and editing, resulting in a film that unfortunately wastes the talents of those involved.

NOVITIATE: Melissa Leo's Bid For A Second Oscar
NOVITIATE: Melissa Leo’s Bid For A Second Oscar

The deliberate pace can test your patience but the depth and ambition of this original debut are enough to make Novitiate worth a watch.

BITCH: Bold, Hopeful & Fiercely Entertaining
BITCH: Bold, Hopeful & Fiercely Entertaining

Bitch is an energizing study of a deep-rooted societal problem told with boldness and a healthy scoop of humor.

IT HAPPENED IN L.A.: Wit & Realism In The Depiction Of Women
IT HAPPENED IN L.A.: Wit & Realism In The Depiction Of Women

It Happened in L.A. is a refreshingly realistic portrayal of relationships, showing how we chase ideals that are often impossible to fulfill.