2017

FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy And Adequate Entertainment
FUN MOM DINNER: Breezy & Adequate Entertainment

Although not a life changing film, let alone a particularly memorable one, Fun Mom Dinner has enough charm to keep you entertained.

THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE: An Arthouse Immigration Drama That's All Style, No Substance
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE: An Arthouse Immigration Drama That’s All Style, No Substance

Kaurismaki’s latest, The Other Side Of Hope, an intriguing take on the immigration crisis, keeps its important subject at arm’s length.

TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK: A Lesson In Punk Rock History On Gilman Street
TURN IT AROUND: THE STORY OF EAST BAY PUNK: A Lesson In Punk Rock History On Gilman Street

Turn It Around is a nostalgia piece for those who lived it, a film for the fans to enjoy and a tribute to the man who set it all in motion.

TO THE BONE: No Hope Found
TO THE BONE: No Hope Found

To this survivor, To The Bone had the chance to inspire understanding of anorexia, but ended up being a disappointment.

FIGHTING BELLE: More Cringeworthy Than Being Left At The Altar

Fighting Belle initially seems to have potential as a unique and inspirational revenge story, but it ultimately feels cringeworthy instead.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good

War for the Planet of the Apes is a must-see, visually stunning achievement and a satisfying addition to the series.

FAT CAMP: An Uneven Comedy With A Hefty Heart
FAT CAMP: An Uneven Comedy With A Hefty Heart

Fat Camp may be generic in both story and direction, but it has enough charm and heart to make up for some of its shortcomings.

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: Step 1 In The Franchise's Transformation
TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: Step 1 In The Franchise’s Transformation

Transformers: The Last Knight is a surprisingly engaging film for the franchise, bringing the series in an interesting direction storywise.

The Little Hours: A Catholic's Persepective
THE LITTLE HOURS: A Catholic’s Persepective

The Aubrey Plaza starring comedy The Little Hours has caused controversy in the catholic community – but is it detrimental to the religion?

THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride
THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride

The Persian Connection is a bold, tense, and thrilling film, even if its thematic reach just exceeds its grasp.

WISH UPON: Seven Wishes, Zero Winners
WISH UPON: Seven Wishes, Zero Winners

Wish Upon takes a brilliantly fantastical concept and squanders its potential, relying on cliched characters and lifeless jump scares.

DUNKIRK: Nolan's Most Ambitious Film To Date
DUNKIRK: Nolan’s Most Ambitious Film To Date

Christopher Nolan’s terrific anti-war film divorces itself from any political interpretations to bluntly show the horrors that unfolded at Dunkirk during World War II.

GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate
GIRLS TRIP: A Fun Romp That Is Raunchy Yet Intimate

Girls Trip is a gut-bustingly funny gem that is not only good for a girl’s night out, but it has a little something for everyone.

SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag
SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER: Rain & Shine In This Mixed Bag

Something Like Summer is an odd yet mostly satisfying mix of good and bad, with wasted moments but also bright themes that shine through.

RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads and Their Chilli Pot
RIPPED: The Tale of Two Time Traveling Pot Heads & Their Chilli Pot

The unoriginal, uninspired premise of stoner comedy Ripped is partially saved by the dedication of the two lead actors.