drama

THE AUGUST VIRGIN: A Summer for Soul Searching
THE AUGUST VIRGIN: A Summer for Soul Searching

As lovely as the works of Eric Rohmer, The August Film is a perfect summer film for thirtysomethings who have not yet found themselves.

TESLA: Lacks A Spark
TESLA: Lacks A Spark

While delivering an updated depiction of the inventor, Tesla falters in its attempt to deliver the true brilliance of Nikola Tesla.

A QUESTION OF SILENCE: Unquiet Revolt
A QUESTION OF SILENCE: Unquiet Revolt

A Question of Silence is considered by many well-versed feminists and academics to be a classic of progressive cinema. So, why haven’t you heard of it?

LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Season 1: An Epic & Terrifying Horror Of American Racist History
LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Season 1: An Epic & Terrifying Horror Of American Racist History

Lovecraft Country is a knockout of a show, and one that is epic, terrifying, and relevant altogether.

AN AMERICAN PICKLE: A Big, Silly Idea with a Big Heart
AN AMERICAN PICKLE: A Big, Silly Idea with a Big Heart

With a memorable dual role from Seth Rogen, An American Pickle is intentionally illogical, tonally wacky, and surprisingly personal.

WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS: Nuanced but Fails to Cross the Finishing Line
WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS: Nuanced But Fails To Cross The Finish Line

After all the attention and commitment to the story, Waiting for the Barbarians leaves viewers without a solid and satisfying payoff.

Queerly Ever After #32: MAURICE (1987)
Queerly Ever After #32: MAURICE (1987)

With a stellar cast and the beautiful cinematography, a benchmark of the Merchant Ivory productions, on full display, Maurice is well worth the watch.

OUT STEALING HORSES: A Poetic & Softly Distressing Exploration Of Memory
OUT STEALING HORSES: A Poetic & Softly Distressing Exploration Of Memory

Overflowing with internal and external conflict, Hans Petter Moland’s Out Stealing Horses is a gently-paced, exceptionally-written, sensory experience.

BEFORE/DURING/AFTER: Examines Self-Discovery Through Tragedy
BEFORE/DURING/AFTER: Examines Self-Discovery Through Tragedy

Before/During/After blends a journey of self-discovery with an examination of marriage from start to the unexpected end.

Interview with YES, GOD, YES Director and Writer Karen Maine
Interview with YES, GOD, YES Director and Writer Karen Maine

Kevin Lee spoke with Karen Maine about sexual education, her personal experiences in Catholic school, how that guided her direction in the film and more!

PROXIMA: The Stars Are Never Far Away
PROXIMA: The Stars Are Never Far Away

With Proxima, Winocour has left an indelible mark on cinematic space travel, by viewing it through a feminist lens and placing more emphasis on earth.

FIRST COW: Capitalism and its Gatekeepers
FIRST COW: Capitalism & Its Gatekeepers

Reichardt once again displays her generous understanding of life on the margins, and the implicit need to create relationships in harsh lands.

DAYS OF THE WHALE: An Irresistibly Muted Portrait Of Adolescence
DAYS OF THE WHALE: An Irresistibly Muted Portrait Of Adolescence

Despite taking place in a city with a ubiquitous gang subculture, Days of the Whale is unconventionally warm and luminous.

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.