drama
A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.
Writer/director Melissa B. Miller Costanzo’s feature debut touches on the complex nature of relationships with a stunning visual eye, resulting in a thought-provoking journey into the ill-defined nature of transitioning into adulthood.
The Upside is occasionally funny and charming, but mostly wastes the talent of those involved, becoming a lackluster remake of the French film.
Rotoscoping hasn’t really been used in this way before. True, this feature from German-Iranian animator…
Much like the eponymous letters, The Aspern Papers is not worth divulging the contents of and would be better off remaining a secret.
Storm Boy, an adaptation of a beloved 70’s Australian children’s book, succumbs to the powers of its own nostalgia.
Sullivan’s Travels may not quickly come to mind when watching Monsters, Inc., but after examining both films, there is a connection in not only their themes but their structures as well.
Lukas Dhont’s directorial debut, Girl, is one of the year’s most irresponsible films, and could have a negative impact on younger trans viewers.
For viewers tired of the gloom and doom of most superhero TV series, Marvel’s Runaways is more than worth escaping to.
While not quite as offensive as Gotti, Speed Kills is just as disposable, with Travolta yet again starring in an incompetent and unimaginative feature.
Anchored by a strong performance from Hermione Corfield, Rust Creek is a deceptively layered thriller that touches upon the horror in being a woman.
As a narrative dive into the complexities of grief, State Like Sleep grazes the surface but doesn’t commit.
Carried by the weight of Willem Dafoe’s performance, At Eternity’s Gate is not a bad film, but it is not an outstanding one either.
The Walking Dead season 9 begins with camaraderie, brushes with loss, and successfully combines tension and intrigue.
“A Midwinter’s Tale” was a solid episode, packed with holiday cheer, ill-willed entities, and potential demonic tragedies, making it one of the best in the series thus far.