drama

FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti
FINAL PORTRAIT: A Perfect Perspicacity Into The Life Of Alberto Giacometti

Final Portrait is filled with acute vigor, seamlessly-interwoven humor, impeccable historical accuracy, and superb acting that combine for another Tucci gem.

LADY MACBETH: Sex, Murder, Lies
LADY MACBETH: Sex, Murder, Lies

Lady Macbeth pokes at the romanticized perspective of Victorian-set films, becoming more akin to a macabre neo-noir.

Actor Profile: Mary Louise Parker
Actor Profile: Mary Louise Parker

Mary Louise Parker is a versatile actor who has found success on stage, TV and in films; here is a rundown of her career so far.

A FATHER'S DAY: A Beautifully Effective Zombie Short
A FATHER’S DAY: A Beautifully Effective Zombie Short

A Father’s Day is a short film told about an estranged pair of father-daughter zombies, and it is surprisingly effective.

THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact
THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact

Despite a talented cast and crew, The Glass Castle ultimately fails as an adaptation of the famous memoir due to some questionable decisions.

ENGLAND IS MINE: Fact & Fiction Conspire
ENGLAND IS MINE: Fact & Fiction Conspire

England Is Mine is a blend of fact and fiction, delving into the early life of The Smiths frontman Steven Morrissey.

PILGRIMAGE: A Menagerie Of Metaphor
PILGRIMAGE: A Menagerie Of Metaphor

Pilgrimage is rife with metaphors connecting the Dark Ages with contemporary issues, making us wonder if we’ve advanced as much as we think.

Exclusive Clip: A BOY CALLED PO
A BOY CALLED PO: A Personal Film Hidden Behind Overused Tropes

A Boy Called Po lacks a realistic exploration of autism, falling into common tropes surrounding the depiction of autism in Hollywood films.

6 DAYS: A Tense Hostage Drama That Makes For Uncomfortable Viewing
6 DAYS: A Tense Hostage Drama That Makes For Uncomfortable Viewing

6 Days is a mostly well-made film based on true events, but its similarity to our current political climate makes it an uncomfortable watch.

LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential
LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential

As a coming-of-age tale, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey is inoffensive, as a reminiscence of the Cold War years, it’s inert, as a whole it’s completely inconsequential.

Interview With GOD'S OWN COUNTRY Director Francis Lee
Interview With GOD’S OWN COUNTRY Director Francis Lee

We were able to sit down and talk with Francis Lee, director of the acclaimed upcoming British drama God’s Own Country.

CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City
CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City

Chronically Metropolitan is a quirky romantic indie about life in New York City; though not perfect, it’s reasonably enjoyable.

Seed&Spark Shorts Part 2: YING & YANG
Seed&Spark Shorts Part 2: YING & YANG

Ying & Yang is empowering and heartbreaking, giving a window into the messed up mind of a man deciding his own fate.

THE PASSION OF AUGUSTINE: Love, Loss & Female Solidarity
THE PASSION OF AUGUSTINE: Love, Loss & Female Solidarity

The Passion of Augustine offers glimpses into life before womanhood sets in and all the growing pains that come with this journey.

Actor Profile: Matt Keeslar
Actor Profile: Matt Keeslar

Matt Keeslar is a lesser-known actor that nonetheless gave some fine performances across many different genres.