2017

HERE ALONE: Woman Vs. Nature Under The Threat Of Zombies
HERE ALONE: Woman Vs. Nature Under The Threat Of Zombies

Here Alone is a survival story in a zombie apocalypse, but its story struggles to survive against the great zombie films that precede it.

POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB
POWER RANGERS: Late In Game Reboot Morphs With THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Entertaining without being too campy or ironic, Power Rangers gives its target audience what they’re looking for – sentiment and nostalgia.

THE BOSS BABY: Donald Trump, The Diaper Years
THE BOSS BABY: Donald Trump, The Diaper Years

The Boss Baby offers occasional laughs and is clearly politically-driven, yet it is ultimately fleeting, forgettable entertainment.

FREE FIRE: Joyously Anarchic B-Movie Fun
FREE FIRE: Joyously Anarchic B-Movie Fun

Free Fire may be far from the best movie of the year, but you are guaranteed to have one of your most fun times at the movies when checking out Wheatley’s latest.

[RE]DEFINED: A Complex Story In Simple Terms (& Interview With Writer/Director, Danae Grandison)
[RE]DEFINED: A Complex Story In Simple Terms (& Interview With Writer/Director, Danae Grandison)

Danae Grandison’s [Re]Defined is a 10-minute short film that dives into the nitty gritty of adolescent life, leaving few doors unopened.

NON-TRANSFERABLE: A Sweet Something For A Cyber Generation
NON-TRANSFERABLE: A Sweet Something For A Cyber Generation

An independently-funded film that is a delightful homage to ’90s romantic comedies, Non-Transferable is a hopeful sign of cinema to come.

LIFE: Shortsighted Characters Alienate The Viewer From A Gripping Story
LIFE: Shortsighted Characters Alienate The Viewer From A Gripping Story

Life certainly nails its big moments, but it’s frustrating that what could have been a memorable classic handicapped itself with hapless characters.

BOKEH: outside the depth of field
BOKEH: Outside The Depth Of Field

Bokeh is a stripped down take on a dystopian apocalypse- and like the best sci-fi, offers a bleak commentary on modern society.

DIG TWO GRAVES: A Visually Stunning Southern Gothic Nightmare
DIG TWO GRAVES: A Visually Stunning Southern Gothic Nightmare

Dig Two Graves is a visually stunning low budget Gothic thriller, which is effectively surreal and compelling.

PERSONAL SHOPPER: A Techno-Gothic Puzzle That Demands Your Attention
PERSONAL SHOPPER: A Techno-Gothic Puzzle That Demands Your Attention

Personal Shopper is the rare film that is unclassifiable in terms of genre, refusing to neatly fit in to the preconceptions of a horror film, as well as lacking a distinctive explanatory reading.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A Remake that Blossoms with Success
BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A Remake That Blossoms With Success

While not as perfect as the original, Beauty & the Beast is an elegant and magnificent display that true love for a film never dies.

THE SHACK: A Spiritual Journey Sparking Controversy
THE SHACK: A Spiritual Journey Sparking Controversy

Despite controversy due to its depiction of Christian beliefs, The Shack is a success, delving into complicated issues in a creative way.

BEFORE I FALL: A Bold YA Adaption
BEFORE I FALL: A Bold YA Adaption

Before I Fall is a young adult adaptation that manages to stand apart from the rest, presenting a lavishly told thriller about high schoolers.

THE LAST WORD: An Easy But Tropey Watch
THE LAST WORD: An Easy But Tropey Watch

The Last Word is an easy, funny watch, with great performances from MacLaine and Seyfried, but on the whole, isn’t very substantial.

Changing Fortunes: How Films Were Bolstered Or Sunk By Cultural Sentiment In 2017
GET OUT: The Film You Didn’t Expect to Be THAT Good

Instantly captivating and undeniably intriguing, Get Out may be the “diamond in the rough” film of the year.