2020s

NEW YORK NINJA: Behold the Birth of a New Cult Classic
NEW YORK NINJA: Behold the Birth of a New Cult Classic

New York Ninja feels destined to become a cult classic, the kind of film playing in the background at raucous house parties and neighborhood dive bars.

SPENCER: A Prolific Examination of Mental Health
SPENCER: A Prolific Examination of Mental Health

Spencer is fictitious, yet grounded in reality, a prolific examination of mental health through isolation and suffocation of tradition and restraint.

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen's Striking Solo Debut
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen’s Striking Solo Debut

Out of the countless productions of The Scottish Play that exist, Coen definitely brings something new to the table.

CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting
CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting

Christmas on the Carousel is an entertaining Christmas romantic drama with strong performances.

THE HARDER THEY FALL: An Entertaining Yet Fleeting Modern Western
THE HARDER THEY FALL: An Entertaining Yet Fleeting Modern Western

When it comes down to it, perhaps The Harder They Fall just attempts to do too much, and doesn’t quite have the necessary balance and patience.

DOPESICK (S1E6) "Hammer the Abusers": A Thematic Episode Drive The Narrative Forward
DOPESICK (S1E6) “Hammer the Abusers”: A Thematic Episode Drive The Narrative Forward

The years are drawing closer and closer as Hulu’s Dopesick brings viewers one episode closer to the court case it has been building too.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E6) “Least You Had A Spare”: Horror Odes Abound As The End Draws Near
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E6) “Least You Had A Spare”: Horror Odes Abound As The End Draws Near

The episode delivers its most brutal and graphic kill to date, coupled with a further dive into horror classics with a House of Wax feel.

The Diversity Promise Of Marvel's WHAT IF...?
The Diversity Promise Of Marvel’s WHAT IF…?

While the purpose of What If? may be to prime the fanbase for multiverse madness, its secondary function is one of image and branding.

SPEER GOES TO HOLLYWOOD: Intriguing Nazi Doc Ripe for Greater Discussion
SPEER GOES TO HOLLYWOOD: Nazi Doc Ripe For Greater Discussion

What we get feels like a mixture of both fact and dramatization, which while ceaselessly fascinating, feels slightly unsatisfying.

TATHAGAT A Lifelong Quest for Truth and Meaning
TATHAGAT: A Lifelong Quest for Truth and Meaning

An old monk recieves news of his aunt passing away, causing him to reflect on his life and his beliefs in Manav Kaul’s Tathagat.

LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House

Last Night in Soho immediately pulls you in with its colorful visuals and strong performances but it lacks the subtlety necessary to be truly impactful.

ETERNALS: Flawed Yet So Emotionally Rich
ETERNALS: Flawed Yet So Emotionally Rich

While flawed, Chloe Zhao’s Eternals features the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most emotionally satisfying story since Black Panther.

London Film Festival 2021: BULL
London Film Festival 2021: BULL

Although it can feel a little bit by the numbers, Bull is lifted by the excellent performances and the unflinching violence which underscores its premise.

DOPESICK “Whistleblower” (S1E5): It’s All Coming Together
DOPESICK “Whistleblower” (S1E5): It’s All Coming Together

Dopesick’s “Whistleblower” is an impactful episode, dedicated to bringing this dramatic recreation to life to draw empathy and understanding.

NYFF 2021: PARALLEL MOTHERS
NYFF 2021: PARALLEL MOTHERS

In using the medium of melodrama for Parallel Mothers to convey such a message, Almodóvar has given us one of his best films in years.