drama

SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature
SHE DIES TOMORROW: An Underwhelming Sophomore Feature

Amy Seimetz’s sophmore directorial effort is full of great performances, but never engages with the premise enough.

MADE IN ITALY: Light and Breezy, But Predictable
MADE IN ITALY: Light and Breezy, But Predictable

Made in Italy is a fine film to cozy up to, as long as you can overlook the awkwardness and lack of narrative development it presents at times to audiences.

YOURSELF AND YOURS: Staying Open To Multiple Realities
YOURSELF AND YOURS: Staying Open To Multiple Realities

If there’s anyone who can turn something mundane into something magical, it’s director and writer…

BLACK WATER: ABYSS: Crocodile Horror Lacks Bite
BLACK WATER: ABYSS: Crocodile Horror Lacks Bite

Black Water: Abyss starts strong in its horror, but too quickly, the film devolves into a story of drama with a background of splashing water.

THE TOBACCONIST: Love in the Time of Fascism
THE TOBACCONIST: Love in the Time of Fascism

It is an unapologetically quirky indie with a big heart and some very valid points to make about the insidiousness of fascism.

SUMMERLAND: A Bright Look At A Dark Time
SUMMERLAND: A Bright Look At A Dark Time

If you’re looking for a light, breezy movie to tide you over for a couple hours, Summerland will hit the spot.

THE SHADOW OF VIOLENCE: Actors Shine in Brutal Crime Drama
THE SHADOW OF VIOLENCE: Actors Shine in Brutal Crime Drama

The plot is predictable but Rowland’s keen direction and Murtagh’s poignant script raises The Shadow of Violence well above your average crime drama.

STATELESS Miniseries: A Stirring But Overwhelmingly White Refugee Drama
STATELESS Miniseries: A Stirring But Overwhelmingly White Refugee Drama

Stateless sadly ends up robbing itself of an opportunity to be a show that is truly remarkable and also important.

CURSED Season One: A Bumpy Reimagining of an Old Tale
CURSED Season One: A Bumpy Reimagining of an Old Tale

While not a solid addition to the mystical stories of old, Cursed will keep viewers entertained while introducing a new generation to the stories of old.

GUEST OF HONOUR: Some Of Atom Egoyan's Best
GUEST OF HONOUR: Some Of Egoyan’s Best

Fluctuating between the brilliant and the unremarkable, the filmmaker’s body of work is a sensitive seesaw, ready to shift its weight at any given moment.

BABYLON: A Hidden Gem
BABYLON: A Hidden Gem

Director Franco Rosso’s film Babylon is a hidden gem when it comes to authentic explorations of institutional racism and the immigrant experience.

"I'm Drawn To The Kind Of Characters That Tend To Be A Little Bit Explosive" Interview With Actor Jeremy Allen White of THE RENTAL
“I’m Drawn To The Kind Of Characters That Tend To Be A Little Bit Explosive” Interview With Actor Jeremy Allen White of THE RENTAL and SHAMELESS

We spoke with Jeremy Allen White about his role on the long-running series, Shameless, and in Dave Franco’s directorial debut: The Rental.

“It Felt Quite Radical And Cool And Unusual And Important.” RELIC Roundtable With Natalie Erika James, Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote
“It Felt Quite Radical And Cool And Unusual And Important.” RELIC Roundtable With Natalie Erika James, Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote

We attend a roundtable with director Natalie Erika James, cast members Robyn Nevin, Emily Mortimer, and Bella Heathcote to dive deeper into Relic.

Queerly Ever After #31: ARIZONA SKY (2008)
Queerly Ever After #31: ARIZONA SKY (2008)

From Jeff London comes Arizona Sky, which feels like it would be a perfect entry for Mystery Science Theater: Gay Edition.

ALBERTO AND THE CONCRETE JUNGLE: A Symphonic Look At The Modern City
ALBERTO AND THE CONCRETE JUNGLE: A Symphonic Look At The Modern City

Part documentary, part staged, and full of heart, this love letter to the five boroughs of New York City is an enjoyable, chaotic watch.