drama

GIANT LITTLE ONES: A Nuanced, Intelligent Story Of Teenage Love
GIANT LITTLE ONES: A Nuanced, Intelligent Story Of Teenage Love

Giant Little Ones, directed by Keith Behrman, explores new territory in the teenage “coming out” film genre and it’s a refreshing, welcomed addition.

Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad
Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad

In the first part of Trash Caviar in which Julian Rosenthal inspects the finest of trash, he recalls Nicolas Cage’s off-the-wall character in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

ALL IS TRUE: Bardic Passion Project Lacks A Spark
ALL IS TRUE: Bardic Passion Project Lacks A Spark

All Is True fails to really justify itself: it’s a patchwork of ideas that never really coalesces confidently.

THE LAST WALK: The Formidable Power Of Loss
THE LAST WALK: The Formidable Power Of Loss

The Last Walk, a short film by Anna Hoover, is a heartbreaking, but beautiful tribute to the land for which it captures.

GRETA: A Delightfully Divisive Thrill Ride
GRETA: A Delightfully Divisive Thrill Ride

Greta is an acquired taste that will frustrate some viewers while others will revel in its campy absurdities.

WOMAN AT WAR: A Strikingly Original Take On The Hero’s Journey

A movie mirror-image to last year’s First Reformed, Woman at War is a strikingly beautiful story of one woman’s desire to do good.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2019: Interview With 1985 Director Yen Tan

We were able to talk with Yen Tan, writer and director of the 1980s-set drama about AIDs called 1985.

PADDLETON: Swims Against The Tide Of Onscreen Male Friendship
PADDLETON: Swims Against The Tide Of Onscreen Male Friendship

Films about serious illness have a tightrope to walk, to find the right balance for…

Sundance 2019 Video: TO THE STARS Interview With Director Martha Stephens & Leads Liana Liberato & Kara Hayward
Sundance 2019 Video: TO THE STARS Interview With Director Martha Stephens & Leads Liana Liberato & Kara Hayward

At this year’s Sundance Film Festival we sat down with To The Stars director Martha Stephens and leads Liana Liberato and Kara Hayward.

CAT STICKS: A Poignant And Progressive Feature
CAT STICKS: A Poignant & Progressive Feature

With a strikingly effective energy of both heart and strident bitterness, Cat Sticks like the disease of addiction itself is conveyed in a wise and endearing manner.

FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY: Swings Hard But Not A Total Knockout
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY: Swings Hard But Not A Total Knockout

Fighting With My Family is a lovely little British gem and while it’s not perfect, Merchant shows admirable potential as a director.

HOLIDAY: An Intriguing Tale Of Misogyny & Brutality

Holiday will linger with you long after the credits roll, forcing you to acknowledge the ways in which you are complicit with the behavior of its characters.

We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay
We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay

Lynne Ramsay has been honored and recognized by critics and awards around the world. So why does it seem as though Hollywood refuses to recognize her incredible work?

GULLY BOY: Hip-Hop Empowers Mumbai's Poorest In Profound Musical Drama
GULLY BOY: Hip-Hop Empowers Mumbai’s Poorest In Profound Musical Drama

Some may preemptively dismiss Gully Boy as a rip-off of 8 Mile but there’s far more here than just another underdog hip-hop story.

PEPPERMINT SODA: As Refreshing & Effervescent As Its Titular Beverage

A spiritual forerunner to modern coming-of-age films like Eighth Grade and Lady Bird, Peppermint Soda is a charming glimpse at two teenage girls growing up.