drama

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: A Love Letter to Bruce Springsteen and the Power of Music
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: A Love Letter To Bruce Springsteen & The Power Of Music

Blinded by the Light is a fabulous ode to the power of music, and how our favourite artists come to define our lives.

LYING AND STEALING: B-Movie Art Heist Thriller Anchored By Two Magnetic Leads
LYING AND STEALING: B-Movie Art Heist Thriller Anchored By Two Magnetic Leads

Upheld by two zestful leads, and polished production design, Lying and Stealing is almost the real thing, but oversells its value.

SWORD OF TRUST: Marc Maron Delivers In This Delightful Dramedy From Lynn Shelton
SWORD OF TRUST: Marc Maron Delivers In This Delightful Dramedy From Lynn Shelton

Despite the dwindling ending, Sword of Trust still manages please us with delightful and memorable performances from a talented cast.

PALM BEACH: How's The Serenity?
PALM BEACH: How’s The Serenity?

Palm Beach lacks a sense of purpose – that despite it brimming with a number of winning personalities, its just a shame that the film they’re in lacks one itself.

LUCE: Lies, Identity And Plenty Of Thrills
LUCE: Lies, Identity & Plenty Of Thrills

Luce is a fascinating and thrilling study of gender, race and identity with compelling performances from the cast. Brent Goldman reviews.

A Grimm Tale: The Brilliant Over-Stimulation Of Wayne Kramer's RUNNING SCARED
A Grimm Tale: The Brilliant Over-Stimulation Of Wayne Kramer’s RUNNING SCARED

Even if another never gets made, Running Scared deserves to be considered a great one-off in the world of vulgar auteurism.

Time Destroys All Things in ASH IS PUREST WHITE
ASH IS PUREST WHITE: Time Destroys All Things

Ash Is Purest White is a masterpiece of time and alienation. Aaron Berry examines the ways time affects the characters.

THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Toxic Masculinity Takes A Hit Where It Hurts
THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Toxic Masculinity Takes A Hit Where It Hurts

The Art Of Self-Defense is a dark, sharp and poignant take on the current gender roles and expectations in society.

The National Cinema Of Experience: How Can Film Capture The Momentary Feeling Of A Nation
The National Cinema Of Experience: How Can Film Capture The Momentary Feeling Of A Nation

Can film capture national events, the feelings of a nation, or national change? Is there space for it in the age of blockbusters?

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK SEASON 7: A Satisfying Conclusion To A Beloved Series
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK SEASON 7: A Satisfying Conclusion To A Beloved Series

Orange Is The New Black was never pitch perfect, but it hit enough high notes to make it count. Farewell, Ladies of Litchfield.

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH: A Swing and a Miss
BOTTOM OF THE 9TH: A Swing & A Miss

Bottom of the 9th may be plagued with a slow moving plot, it does have the characteristics of what makes a compelling sports drama.

SURVIVING CONFESSION: Faith-Based Comedy Confesses The Cruciality Of Doubt
SURVIVING CONFESSION: Faith-Based Comedy Confesses The Cruciality Of Doubt

Surviving Confession is very much a lively indie taking place in a lifelessly cramped setting, while bluntly speaking some commendable verities of being human.

THE CURRENT WAR: More Heat Than Light In This Undercharged Historical Drama
THE CURRENT WAR: More Heat Than Light In This Undercharged Historical Drama

The Current War admirably attempts to be something bigger than it ultimately is, with its A-list cast and interesting-but-misfiring style.

SKIN: Sells Itself Short
SKIN: Sells Itself Short

Skin manages a few gripping moments thanks to its cast but can’t string them together into something meaningful.

ASTRONAUT: Dreyfuss Gives Weight To Enjoyable But Maudlin Story
ASTRONAUT: Dreyfuss Gives Weight To Enjoyable But Maudlin Story

Despite some design flaws, Astronaut sticks its landing enjoyably enough thanks to the command of Dreyfuss and a novel angle of attack.