based on book

CROOKED HOUSE: Christie Goes Postmodern
CROOKED HOUSE: Christie Goes Postmodern

Crooked House was one of Agatha Christie’s best novels- so it’s a treat to finally see this subversive work translated to the big screen.

WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess
WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess

With a weak and unfocused plot, Todd Haynes’s Wonderstruck feels like a love letter that isn’t quite sure who it’s addressing.

WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel
WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel

Wonder may have all the trappings of passable family-friendly fare, but it is jumbled, unfocused, and far too unbelievably sappy.

MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break
MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break

Mudbound is a gorgeous and affecting film, regarding themes of racism and the after effects of war in 1950s Mississippi.

1922: A Man Unraveled By Guilt
1922: A Man Unraveled By Guilt

1922 is a movie experience that does its due diligence to fester, just like the body that resides at the center of Wilfred’s shame.

THE LURE: The Mermaid Horror Musical You Didn't Know You Wanted
THE LURE: The Mermaid Horror Musical You Didn’t Know You Wanted

A reworking of The Little Mermaid, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s The Lure is quite a unique and often spectacular cinematic treat.

JANE: The Most Enthralling Account Of Her Life
JANE: The Most Enthralling Account Of Jane Goodall’s Life

The skillful assembly of wondrous never-before-seen footage makes Jane the definitive tribute to the icon’s life and work.

THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience
THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience

The Snowman, though with talent behind its production, ended up being an unfortunately jumbled and incoherent mess of a film.

GERALD'S GAME: Yet Another Exemplary King Adaptation
GERALD’S GAME: Yet Another Exceptional King Adaptation

Mike Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game, though not quite as dark as its source material, still showcases his talent for immersive horror film-making.

LAST RAMPAGE: Beware! Robert Patrick Is On The Loose
LAST RAMPAGE: Beware! Robert Patrick Is On The Loose

Last Rampage is a gripping crime thriller and a delight for true crime film fans that examines the strong influence and bonds within family.

Harry Potter Should Have Been a Television Series
HARRY POTTER Should Have Been A Television Series

The film adaptations only scratched the surface of JK Rowling’s world- the Harry Potter franchise needs a Game of Thrones style TV reboot.

FALLEN: A Ridiculous, Derivative, Yet Somehow Endearing Mess
FALLEN: A Ridiculous, Derivative, Yet Somehow Endearing Mess

Despite a winning performance from Lola Kirke, it looks like Fallen’s destiny is to be assigned to the scrapheap of YA movie history.

THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM: A Conventional Murder Mystery That Defies Convention
THE LIMEHOUSE GOLEM: A Conventional Murder Mystery That Defies Convention

The Limehouse Golem finds ways to toy with you at every turn, making it entertaining viewing despite its seemingly conventional premise.

LADY MACBETH: Sex, Murder, Lies
LADY MACBETH: Sex, Murder, Lies

Lady Macbeth pokes at the romanticized perspective of Victorian-set films, becoming more akin to a macabre neo-noir.

THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact
THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact

Despite a talented cast and crew, The Glass Castle ultimately fails as an adaptation of the famous memoir due to some questionable decisions.