drama

Away From The Hype: 8 MILE
Away From The Hype: 8 MILE

Overall, 8 Mile is a very entertaining movie and its lead performance is still strong away from Eminem’s initial massive fame.

WINTER BOY: As Grey As A Rainy Winter's Day
WINTER BOY: As Grey As A Rainy Winter’s Day

Winter Boy would benefit a lot from leaning into its heartbreaking premise, but the tasteful melodrama is perhaps still considered too passé.

Interview With Composer Gene Back Of SHORTCOMINGS
Interview With Composer Gene Back Of SHORTCOMINGS

Wilson Kwong spoke with Gene Back, composer of Shortcomings!

iMORDECAI: A Charming Portrait Of Man You’ve Never Heard Of
iMORDECAI: A Charming Portrait Of Man You’ve Never Heard Of

iMordecai is a definite recommendation for those yearning for an earnest movie-watching experience.

DEAD RINGERS: Brilliantly Deadly
DEAD RINGERS: Brilliantly Deadly

Dead Ringers proves not only the power of the limited series but the ability to successfully remake a classic for a new age of viewers.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere
ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere

Despite what its title might suggest, Are You Lonesome Tonight isn’t maudlin and it certainly isn’t one which seeks desperately to impress.

TRENQUE LAUQUEN: Building a Mystery
TRENQUE LAUQUEN: Building A Mystery

A sprawling tale that crosses multiple genres, Trenque Lauquen is at its heart about a woman trying to find herself.

TO CATCH A KILLER: A Crime Thriller Not To Be Missed
TO CATCH A KILLER: A Crime Thriller Not To Be Missed

As much as these influences run through the core of the film, To Catch a Killer becomes a crime thriller all its own.

INSIDE: Willem Dafoe's Slow Spiral Into Madness
INSIDE: Willem Dafoe’s Slow Spiral Into Madness

Inside was one of those rare gems that I never expect to come across but when I do I like to scream about it from the rooftops.

HUMAN FLOWERS OF FLESH: Let The Current Carry You
HUMAN FLOWERS OF FLESH: Let The Current Carry You

Inventive and enchanting, once Wittman’s Human Flowers of Flesh takes hold it becomes clear what the film is.

PASSION: Exploring Early Hamaguchi
PASSION: Exploring Early Hamaguchi

A fitting precursor to his later masterworks, Passion is guaranteed to whet one’s appetite for Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s next movie, whenever that may be.

BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN: The Magical World Of Murakami
BLIND WILLOW, SLEEPING WOMAN: The Magical World Of Murakami

Fans of Murakami’s inimitable style will be pleasantly amazed at how well Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman brings his magical world to life.

JACKY CAILLOU: The Tradition Of French Film Greatness Continues
JACKY CAILLOU: The Tradition Of French Film Greatness Continues

Directed by Lucas Delangle and shot by Mathieu Gaudet, “Jacky Caillou” is a French indie gem that is well worth your time.

Horrific Inquiry: THE OMEN (2006)

The Omen may be a film about the Anti-Christ, but it is also a film that looks at the ills of man, and the ability of evil to conquer good.

HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE: Adapting A Manifesto Proves Challenging
HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE: Adapting A Manifesto Proves Challenging

How to Blow Up a Pipeline addresses climate catastrophe from the perspective of a generation intimately and agonizingly familiar with its presence.