politics

THE RUSSIAN FIVE: A Worthy Addition To The Pantheon Of Great Sports Stories
THE RUSSIAN FIVE: A Worthy Addition To The Pantheon Of Great Sports Stories

At its heart, The Russian Five is a sports story, but you don’t have to be a hockey fan to appreciate its impact.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE: "Blurryman" (S1E10): Saving The Best For Last
THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E10) “Blurryman”: Saving The Best For Last

Saving the best for last, ”Blurryman” is definitely the best episode of Season 1 of The Twilight Zone simply because it isn’t afraid to take risks.

MEETING GORBACHEV: A Portrait of a Man and an Era
MEETING GORBACHEV: A Portrait Of A Man & An Era

Meeting Gorbachev is the latest documentary from legendary German filmmaker Werner Herzog. Read the review for more information on the fascinating man.

LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise
LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise

Long Shot is a tight, funny, and warm comedy with a ton of heart and two fantastic performances at its center.

CHERNOBYL (S1E2) “Please Remain Calm” - This Sophomore Episode Is An Intensified Nightmare
CHERNOBYL (S1E2) “Please Remain Calm”: An Intensified Nightmare

Episode two of Chernobyl ups the scale of the disaster and introduces us to new characters while retaining its slow-burn approach. Jak-Luk Sharp reviews.

THE REALM: The Collapse of a King
THE REALM: The Collapse Of A King

Like any great anti-hero story, the lead of The Realm knows he’s a bad man, and Sorogoyen makes him go through hell to atone for his sins.

HAIL, SATAN?: Solipsistic Liberalism in the Age of Pence
HAIL, SATAN?: Solipsistic Liberalism In The Age Of Pence

Hail, Satan? neatly fits in with a series of recent documentaries that do little more than preach to the liberal choir.

KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE: A Celebration of Working Class Heroes
KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE: A Celebration Of Working Class Heroes

Knock Down The House highlights four political pioneers, and provides an intriguing snapshot of post-2016 election America.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE (S1E6) “Six Degrees of Freedom”: A Trip To Mars Takes A Surprising Turn

Though not perfect by any means, “Six Degrees of Freedom” is arguably the most thought-provoking episode of this season of The Twilight Zone.

DONBASS: Dark Laughs on the Ukrainian Frontline
DONBASS: Dark Laughs On The Ukrainian Frontline

Donbass is the darkest of comedies, showing how wartime mania can fundamentally transform a nation overnight.

LORO: Silvio Berlusconi Biopic is Bunga-Bunga-Brilliant
LORO: Silvio Berlusconi Biopic Is Bunga-Bunga-Brilliant

For a director obsessed with the decadence of Italy’s most powerful, Loro feels like the film Paolo Sorrentino was born to make.

RED JOAN: A Political Thriller with No Interest in Politics
RED JOAN: A Political Thriller With No Interest In Politics

Red Joan is suffocatingly mediocre, a political thriller with no interest in the politics of the story, or anything remotely thrilling.

THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon
THE BRINK: Gripping Documentary Reaffirms Your Thoughts On Steve Bannon

The Brink is a well-constructed documentary that offers a lucid view of how the Breitbart founder thinks and operates.

THE CANNIBAL CLUB: Man Literally Eats Man In This Dark Comedy
THE CANNIBAL CLUB: Man Literally Eats Man In This Dark Comedy

While at times a frustrating watch, The Cannibal Club is an unusual treat for horror fans and a fascinating piece of filmmaking from Guto Parente.

Long Shot is an absolute must-see if you are a fan of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen.
SXSW 2019 Review: LONG SHOT: Run For President, Charlize Theron!

A pleasant surprise, Long Shot is an absolute must-see if you are a fan of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen.