2020s

THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Heroes”: Into The Fire We Go
THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Heroes”: Into The Fire We Go

Having finally found its legs, we are one episode away from the conclusion of The Dropout, a reckoning finally on the horizon.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E4) “Can’t Fight This Feeling”: A Filler With Heart
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E4) “Can’t Fight This Feeling”: A Filler With Heart

While as a whole it lends itself to a filler episode, the investment and catharsis it garners, compounded by further intrigue, elevates it beyond.

THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts
THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts

Despite its excessive runtime and generally meeting expectations, The Bubble delivers an entertaining venture, and an easy breezy viewing experience.

THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together
THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together

Graham Moore’s “The Outfit” relies heavily on a charming performance by Mark Rylance but can’t tie together its many loose threads.

THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Iron Sisters”: Nothing Is Unbreakable
THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Iron Sisters”: Nothing Is Unbreakable

This was the best episode of season 1 of The Dropout thus far!

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog
KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog

Even if you don’t remember Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004, you’re guaranteed to be moved by King Otto.

The Best Edit In DON'T LOOK UP
The Best Edit In DON’T LOOK UP

Good editing or not, Corwin’s impressive, ambitious work in Don’t Look Up is at least highly expressionistic and motivated.

DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit
DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit

While the focus and ingenuity lessen as the underdog formula takes priority, the talented cast and their chemistry vitalize the absurdity.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World

With artistic interpretation, it finds the perfect balance of suspense, intrigue, and cliffhangers to make you want to come back for more.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

FIRE OF LOVE Trailer
SXSW 2022: FIRE OF LOVE: An Experience Like No Other

The early Sundance praise is real. Fire of Love oozes passion and love from start to finish.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm
MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm

My First Native American Boyfriend is a chance to provide Native audiences a form of catharsis, a chance to have their real-world experiences represented.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.