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Exclusive Interview: The Evils of Narcissism Are Explored in Juliet Landau's A PLACE AMONG THE DEAD
Exclusive Interview: The Evils of Narcissism Are Explored in Juliet Landau’s A PLACE AMONG THE DEAD

Cindy Sibilsky interviews actress Juliet Landau for A Place Among the Dead, her feature film directorial debut.

DAMNATION: The Bleak and the Beautiful
DAMNATION: The Bleak and the Beautiful

If you’re looking to wallow in despair, rather than escape it, then Damnation is the film for you.

HANNIBAL RISING: Anti-Fascism Without Ideology
HANNIBAL RISING: Anti-Fascism Without Ideology

Hannibal Rising poses the question about what kinds of monsters we make of ourselves by settling for the aesthetics of political virtue.

KAJILLIONAIRE: Miranda July's Atypical Dramedy Is Moving And Full Of Heart
KAJILLIONAIRE: Miranda July’s Atypical Dramedy Is Moving And Full Of Heart

Bizzarre and eccentric, Kajillionaire is a tender and moving story about love and our needs for connection.

Cycles of Violence, Catharsis, and THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME
Cycles of Violence, Catharsis, and THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME

The Devil All the Time is disturbing and unrelenting in its catharsis and its portrayal of the cycles of violence.

FARGO Season 4: Thematically Ambitious But So All Over The Place
FARGO Season 4: Thematically Ambitious But So All Over The Place

Fargo feels monotone as it’s too busy delivering speeches instead of creating compelling arguments about the timeless topics it wants to tackle.

Thirty Years On: The Legacy of GOODFELLAS
Thirty Years On: The Legacy of GOODFELLAS

The way in which Goodfellas used witty gangster dialogue, innovative editing technique and creative genre features makes the film a timeless classic.

RATCHED: An Origin Story at Its Finest
RATCHED: An Origin Story At Its Finest

Ratched returns Murphy to his deliciously horrific TV roots, bringing the origin of an iconic character to life for a new generation.

THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME: A Visceral Look At Life After War
THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME: A Visceral Look At Life After War

The Devil All The Time balances each story, giving it is time to flourish and each character’s contribution to the others to be fully realized.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: I CARE A LOT
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: I CARE A LOT

I Care a Lot subjects its audience to the devils whose company is never entreated, but whose dastardly dispositions are never without flair.

Toronto International Film Festival 2020: AKILLA’S ESCAPE
Toronto International Film Festival 2020: AKILLA’S ESCAPE

Charles Officer’s film Akilla’s Escape is an engaging and hypnotic look at a young man’s attempt to break away from a violent lifestyle.

LUCIFER SEASON 5 PART 1: The Devil You Know And The Devil You Don't
LUCIFER SEASON 5 PART 1: The Devil You Know And The Devil You Don’t

While Lucifer season 5 suffers from its fair share of shortcomings, the series remains entertaining and engaging.

CUT THROAT CITY: When You're Born Underwater
CUT THROAT CITY: When You’re Born Underwater

As we struggle to come to terms with the sins of our country’s past and present, Cut Throat City helps us to better see the sickness within our society.

A QUESTION OF SILENCE: Unquiet Revolt
A QUESTION OF SILENCE: Unquiet Revolt

A Question of Silence is considered by many well-versed feminists and academics to be a classic of progressive cinema. So, why haven’t you heard of it?

THE SHADOW OF VIOLENCE: Actors Shine in Brutal Crime Drama
THE SHADOW OF VIOLENCE: Actors Shine in Brutal Crime Drama

The plot is predictable but Rowland’s keen direction and Murtagh’s poignant script raises The Shadow of Violence well above your average crime drama.