drama

THE SOCIAL DILEMMA: Social Media Addiction Doc Is Worth Tweeting About
THE SOCIAL DILEMMA: Social Media Addiction Doc Is Worth Tweeting About

The Social Dilemma is a deeply compelling treatise on why we’re so addicted to our devices while arguing the crucial need for change.

WORDS ON BATHROOM WALLS: A Sensitive & Truthful Look At Schizophrenia
WORDS ON BATHROOM WALLS: A Sensitive & Truthful Look At Schizophrenia

While frequently animated and wry, Words on Bathroom Walls persists on being realistic with its portrayal of schizophrenia.

ENTWINED: A Pensive Trip Through the Forest
ENTWINED: A Pensive Trip Through the Forest

Entwined, from director Minos Nikolakakis, succeeds in its story, a slow burn that is hypnotizing, peeking the interest of its viewers.

LUCIFER SEASON 5 PART 1: The Devil You Know And The Devil You Don't
LUCIFER SEASON 5 PART 1: The Devil You Know And The Devil You Don’t

While Lucifer season 5 suffers from its fair share of shortcomings, the series remains entertaining and engaging.

Fantasia Film Festival 2020: YANKEE
Fantasia Film Festival 2020: YANKEE

Yankee won’t be a film that pleases everyone, but its flaws don’t necessarily tarnish what is an otherwise solid effort from a budding filmmaker.

AWAY Season 1: A Moving Human Tale Set In Space
AWAY Season 1: A Moving Human Tale Set In Space

Away is clearly built to inspire, a sense of inspiration feels even stronger and more emotional by the time you arrive at the finish line.

CENTIGRADE: Needs More Heat
CENTIGRADE: Needs More Heat

Cetigrade is a chilly thriller that never turns up the heat, leaving the audience with little reason to chill with the imperiled couple.

RAISED BY WOLVES Season 1: A Stylish & Intriguing Dystopian SciFi
RAISED BY WOLVES Season 1: A Stylish & Intriguing Dystopian SciFi

With stunning technical work, solid performances and intriguing examination of parenthood, Raised by Wolves is enough to hook you in every episode.

This Woman’s Work Two Modern Masterpieces from Rita Azevedo Gomes
This Woman’s Work: Two Modern Masterpieces from Rita Azevedo Gomes

MUBI is currently hosting a mini-retrospective highlighting four of her features, including A Woman’s Revenge (2012) and The Portuguese Woman (2018).

Melbourne International Film Festival 2020: Interview with Bill & Turner Ross, Directors of BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS
Melbourne International Film Festival 2020: Interview with Bill & Turner Ross, Directors of BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS

Alex Lines had the chance to talk with directors Bill and Turner Ross for their film Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets.

Queerly Ever After #33: PLAN B (2009)
Queerly Ever After #33: PLAN B (2009)

At the end of the day, Plan B is a sweet little story that turns a familiar plot on its head in a positive way.

CUT THROAT CITY: When You're Born Underwater
CUT THROAT CITY: When You’re Born Underwater

As we struggle to come to terms with the sins of our country’s past and present, Cut Throat City helps us to better see the sickness within our society.

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?