drama

ALL ABOUT NINA: Stunning Directing Debut With Inspired Lead Performance
ALL ABOUT NINA: Stunning Directing Debut With Inspired Lead Performance

It’s uncommon for a film to have scenes of vulgar comedy and yet be heart-wrenchingly emotional – but All About Nina is bold, and deserves your attention.

NAPPILY EVER AFTER: An Exploration of Beauty That’s Shallow and Often Judgmental
NAPPILY EVER AFTER: An Exploration Of Beauty That’s Shallow & Judgmental

Though Nappily Ever After begins as encouragement that Black women embrace their natural beauty, it soon feels like a judgment of women who put effort into their appearance.

THE ESCORT: A Failed Experiment In Philosophical Filmmaking

With an interesting premise not given the correct treatment, The Escort stands as a cinematic experiment that didn’t quite work out.

HIGH LIFE: Claire Denis Goes Extreme
HIGH LIFE: Claire Denis Goes Extreme

The English language debut of iconic French director Claire Denis is thematically dense and transgressive, designed to provoke intense debate.

PEPPERMINT: A Failed Vigilante in Feminity
PEPPERMINT: A Failed Vigilante In Feminity

Disappointingly, Peppermint is a film that feels thrown together, poorly edited and overly clichéd, with a failed take on the female vigilante.

"It Was A Very Personal Experience." Ramaa Mosley Talks About the Intimate Process of Making LOST CHILD
“It Was A Very Personal Experience,” Ramaa Mosley Talks About The Intimate Process Of Making LOST CHILD

We spoke with director Ramaa Mosley about her new film Lost Child, and about just going out there and making the movie you want.

AMERICAN DRESSER: Tom Berenger and Keith David Take the Highway in a Redemptive Road Movie
AMERICAN DRESSER: Tom Berenger & Keith David Take The Highway

Though Carmine Cangialosi’s American Dresser has endearing moments, both Berenger and David have been on adventures far more befitting the ‘ride of a lifetime’.

WHITE BOY RICK: Lacks The Moxie Of Its Inspiration
WHITE BOY RICK: Lacks The Moxie Of Its Inspiration

The saying goes that the story writes itself, but White Boy Rick shows that even the best tales can be crafted into a boring, listless film.

HOLD THE DARK: Slow Burning Pulp in the Dark Heart of Alaska
HOLD THE DARK: Slow Burning Pulp In The Dark Heart Of Alaska

With some of his most impressively staged set pieces to date, Hold the Dark proves that Jeremy Saulnier is one of the most assured genre filmmakers working today.

BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 5: Reliable Show Continues Galloping Along
BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 5: Reliable Show Continues Galloping Along

It’s easy to call this season “more of the same”, but for a show as good as BoJack Horseman, that’s a compliment.

DESTINATION WEDDING: This Talent-Filled Ride Turns Bumpy
DESTINATION WEDDING: This Talent-Filled Ride Turns Bumpy

With two likable stars playing unlikable characters, some witty repartee that borders on being too wordy, and an overuse of its finer points, Destination Wedding ends up getting lost in execution.

THE LAND OF STEADY HABITS: An Adequate But Unremarkable Offering
THE LAND OF STEADY HABITS: An Adequate But Unremarkable Offering

Due to some finer details, The Land of Steady Habits is not unsatisfying per se, but it also has no staying power.

Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland
Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland

Wash Westmoreland speaks about his upcoming film Colette, its journey from script to screen, the casting process, and much more!

"I Just Feel Like It's Time That We All Help Each Other." Interview With COLETTE Star Denise Gough
“I Just Feel Like It’s Time That We All Help Each Other.” Interview With COLETTE Star Denise Gough

We spoke with Denise Gough, who stars opposite Keira Knightley in Colette, about her gender defying character, and how she hopes it begins some positive change.

SACRED HEART: Wrestles With Our Inner Demons

Australian writer-director Kosta Nikas’ Sacred Heart is a mature, thoughtful, and dramatic piece of filmmaking for a first-time feature director.