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The Muddled Philosophy Of INCREDIBLES 2
The Muddled Philosophy Of INCREDIBLES 2

Incredibles 2, while being entertaining in its own right, often feels like a film with a conflicting message, and one that gets muddled up in the process.

WE THE ANIMALS: Coming of Age Drama Trapped In Moonlight's Shadow
WE THE ANIMALS: Coming Of Age Drama Trapped In Moonlight’s Shadow

We the Animals is an undeniably moving film, but one whose emotional power is curbed by its similarity to other notable US indies of recent years, failing to rise out of the shadows.

TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES: An Irreverent, Wacky Take On The DC Universe

Teen Titans Go! To The Movies will be overlooked by many because of its kid-centric charms, but it delivers laughs in a pretty significant way.

UNDER THE TREE: Jet-black Icelandic Comedy Where the Laughs Are Lost in Translation
UNDER THE TREE: Jet-black Icelandic Comedy Where The Laughs Are Lost In Translation

With a failure to properly establish the story, is a black comedy that is consistently frustrating and close to devoid of any laughs.

THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer
THUNDER ROAD: A Hilarious & Heartfelt Introduction To An Extraordinary Comic Performer

With Thunder Road, viewers witness the birth of a comic actor who could very well grow into one of the finest of this generation.

BROTHER'S NEST: Like Father, Like Son
BROTHER’S NEST: Like Father, Like Son

Brother’s Nest is a return to form for Shane and Clayton Jacobson, their comic noir feeling like an Australian Hitchc*ck film.

Interview With Tim Wardle, Director Of THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS
“When You’re In the Position of Power You’re Put In When You’re Making a Film About Somebody, It’s Just Immense.” Interview With Tim Wardle, Director Of THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS

We spoke with Tim Wardle, director of the great documentary Three Identical Strangers, about the psychology of the film, its subjects, and more!

THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won't Forget
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS: A Bizarre Story You Won’t Forget

With more than enough to keep the story moving, Three Identical Strangers is a compelling documentary that keeps the tale moving quickly through twists and turns.

WHILE TIME STANDS STILL: A Positive Psychology Film Review

Elena Miliaresis’ documentary While Time Stands Still tells the story of the hardships of military families – Laurie Agard considers the psychological aspects.

ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That'll Leave You Wanting More
ZOO: A Charming Family Flick That’ll Leave You Wanting More

Certainly a crowd pleaser, Zoo is light and easy, yet lacks a certain depth for its subject matter, despite its talented cast, that will leave you wanting more.

INCREDIBLES 2: Belated Sequel Doesn't Lose A Step
INCREDIBLES 2: Belated Sequel Doesn’t Lose A Step

Incredibles 2 is a fast-moving, heartfelt, gorgeous, well-acted, tightly-plotted, and funny movie that left the need for another sequel, which will hopefully be released sooner than 2032.

SHOW DOGS: A Strong Contender For Worst Film Of The Year
SHOW DOGS: A Strong Contender For Worst Film Of The Year

With a barely comprehensible plot and mind-numbing jokes, Show Dogs is a film which feels like a labour to sit through despite its fairly short run-time.

SFIFF Review: A KID LIKE JAKE: Parsons & Danes Impress In This Family Drama
SFIFF Review: A KID LIKE JAKE: Parsons & Danes Impress In This Family Drama

A Kid Like Jake succeeds on behalf of Howard’s confident direction, Pearle’s sharp-witted and empathetic script, and two outstanding performances from Danes and Parsons.

LOVE ALWAYS, MOM: A Hopeful Documentary Full of Life
LOVE ALWAYS, MOM: A Hopeful Documentary Full Of Life

While Love Always, Mom waves a large price tag in the eyes of its viewers, it is an engrossing film that shows a hope in the depths of darkness while displaying the benefits of sheer determination and will.

THE ESCAPE: Gemma Arterton Shines In This Uneven Character Piece
THE ESCAPE: Gemma Arterton Shines In This Uneven Character Piece

The Escape from director Dominic Savage is an unsettling character story, one that takes its time getting its claws into you but ultimately delivers an intense ride.