drama

WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess
WONDERSTRUCK: A Starry-Eyed Mess

With a weak and unfocused plot, Todd Haynes’s Wonderstruck feels like a love letter that isn’t quite sure who it’s addressing.

WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel
WONDER: Uneven, Sappy Drivel

Wonder may have all the trappings of passable family-friendly fare, but it is jumbled, unfocused, and far too unbelievably sappy.

THE FLORIDA PROJECT: Just Outside The Greatest Place On Earth
THE FLORIDA PROJECT: Just Outside The Greatest Place On Earth

The Florida Project offers a unique and essential glimpse into contemporary poverty in America, encompassing both its wonders and hardships.

ANGELICA: An Absorbing and Unusual Victorian Ghost Story
ANGELICA: An Absorbing & Unusual Victorian Ghost Story

It may have been sat on the shelf for three years, but Angelica is worth the wait- a slow burning period piece that’s quietly powerful.

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Brutal, Hilarious & Morally Complex

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a funny yet brutal film, presenting complex quandaries of grief, violence, and rage.

FILM STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Sparks Fly In Solid Biopic
FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL: Sparks Fly In Solid Biopic

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is not a faultless affair, but the central love story and performances make up for its minor flaws.

MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break
MUDBOUND: The Bonds That Bind & Break

Mudbound is a gorgeous and affecting film, regarding themes of racism and the after effects of war in 1950s Mississippi.

I LOVE YOU, DADDY: Louis C.K's Career Suicide
I LOVE YOU, DADDY: Louis C.K’s Career Suicide

Regardless of the context it’s currently being viewed in, Louis C.K’s I Love You, Daddy,…

LADY BIRD: Growing Up Gerwig

Lady Bird is an inspired coming-of-age story by first-time solo director Greta Gerwig, containing a plethora of dynamic performances to boot.

SWEET VIRGINIA: A Gripping Thriller That Should Have Been Longer
SWEET VIRGINIA: A Gripping Thriller That Should Have Been Longer

Sweet Virginia is a gripping, atmospheric movie, with stellar acting and a characterful script who’s only fault is it is not long enough.

Why People Love To Hate BASIC INSTINCT
Why People Love To Hate BASIC INSTINCT

Basic Instinct is a famous noir thriller by Paul Verhoeven from 1992; here is why it is still both celebrated and reviled today.

THE DIVINE ORDER: The Fiercely Inspiring Story Of The Swiss Struggle For Women’s Suffrage

The Divine Order tells a powerful and relatable story regarding women’s suffrage and the right to vote in 1970s Switzerland.

Actor Profile: Colin Farrell
Actor Profile: Colin Farrell

There are certain stereotypes that continue in Hollywood: the young ingenue, the method actor and…

PORTO: Visually Beautiful, Otherwise Empty
PORTO: Visually Beautiful, Otherwise Empty

While lovely looking and with great performances, Porto ‘s characters are so underwritten it is hard to connect with them or understand them.

GRIDLOCK: Fleeting But Impactful
GRIDLOCK: Fleeting But Impactful

Gridlock is a short film that manages to be tense, chilling, and gripping, with not a minute of its length wasted.