drama

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria
WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria

Schoenbrun utilizes the hyper-specific language of the Internet—in particular, the dark world of creepypasta—to weave an engaging and frightening tale.

THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Heroes”: Into The Fire We Go
THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Heroes”: Into The Fire We Go

Having finally found its legs, we are one episode away from the conclusion of The Dropout, a reckoning finally on the horizon.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E4) “Can’t Fight This Feeling”: A Filler With Heart
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E4) “Can’t Fight This Feeling”: A Filler With Heart

While as a whole it lends itself to a filler episode, the investment and catharsis it garners, compounded by further intrigue, elevates it beyond.

CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival
CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival

Vital, raw and vulnerable, Nadine Crocker’s Continue is a bit of catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together
THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together

Graham Moore’s “The Outfit” relies heavily on a charming performance by Mark Rylance but can’t tie together its many loose threads.

THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Iron Sisters”: Nothing Is Unbreakable
THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Iron Sisters”: Nothing Is Unbreakable

This was the best episode of season 1 of The Dropout thus far!

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

The Best Edit In DON'T LOOK UP
The Best Edit In DON’T LOOK UP

Good editing or not, Corwin’s impressive, ambitious work in Don’t Look Up is at least highly expressionistic and motivated.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World

With artistic interpretation, it finds the perfect balance of suspense, intrigue, and cliffhangers to make you want to come back for more.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.

SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR
SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR

In the latest report from SXSW 2022, Kevin L. Lee reviews two supernatural features: Jethica and The Cellar!

BELFAST: A Film With Heart
BELFAST: A Film With Heart

Belfast is a film that will creep into the recesses of your mind, its upbeat music and deeply rooted examination of family and the journey unforgettable.

SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama
SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama

Superior is not without its flaws, and it wears its influences on its sleeve almost to a fault, but it’s still a worthwhile watch.