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A dazzling picture that’s as comedic as it is entertaining, bursting with a Brazilian energy that brings to mind the Bossa Nova rhythms of Sergio Mendes.
For a story we’ve seen over and over, Mean Dreams, Bill Paxton’s last film, is compelling, refusing to take the usual narrative routes.
Based on the real-life case, Johnny Frank Garrett’s Last Word is unfortunately a waste of its material, with many overused horror tropes.
Trespass Against Us is a crime film that, though with talent both in front of and behind the screen, fails to develop beyond cliché territory.
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore is a dark comedy that explores timely subjects of loss of protection and fear, in an effective way.
Gold features a flashy performance by Matthew McConaughey, yet the remainder of the film surrounding him fails to impress.
Imperial Dreams is a statement and truly is a cautionary tale, though not without hope – and, more importantly, stark realism.
Live by Night is the next directorial effort from Ben Affleck, in which he also stars/writes/produces; it is another indicator of his talent.
With a series of incredibly eclectic films, the Death Wish franchise is one of the most unique action franchises to ever exist.
Chapter & Verse is another strong reminder that stories about black lives must continue to be told—even if it treads familiar ground.
Get the Girl is an action movie that is obsessed with the idea of an action movie, but not with actually being one.
Sleepless is a thriller that occasionally seems passable and avoids some clichés, but still doesn’t quite achieve the level it could have.
With little of the humor and spark that made the original a Christmas classic, Bad Santa 2 is a misconstrued disaster for all involved.
The Grifters is a films which has largely been lost through time; here, we explore why it might be worth revisiting.
Come, Sweet Death is an Austrian film from 2000 that, though grim and darkly funny, might be the perfect representation of the country.