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TO DUST: A Brilliantly Delivered, All Encompassing Experience of Grief
TO DUST: A Brilliantly Delivered, All Encompassing Experience Of Grief

Coupled with a brilliant script and outstanding performances by its two leaders, To Dust has already become a standout early on in 2019.

JINN: A Colorful and Complex Character Study
JINN: A Colorful & Complex Character Study

Jinn is a colorful portrait of the complexities in life, love and religion that succeeds as a character study far more than as a plot-driven story.

Film and Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics of Dionysian Pessimism in Sausage Party
Film & Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics Of Dionysian Pessimism In SAUSAGE PARTY

In this article on film and philosphy, Lance Conley looks at the pessimistic philosphy embedded within raunchy animated comedy Sausage Party.

Film Fest 919: BOY ERASED: Conventional Awards Fare Has Moments Of Sensitivity
Film Fest 919: BOY ERASED: Conventional Awards Fare Has Moments Of Sensitivity

Boy Erased is a sturdy drama with some touching moments and strong performances, enhanced by much-needed glimpses of dramatic sensitivity within the confines of a tough story.

Fantastic Fest Report 3: APOSTLE & CAM
Fantastic Fest Report 3: APOSTLE & CAM

Gareth Evans delivers another gem with Apostle, and the Blumhouse-produced Cam is a satisfying watch despite its weak payoff.

SACRED HEART: Wrestles With Our Inner Demons

Australian writer-director Kosta Nikas’ Sacred Heart is a mature, thoughtful, and dramatic piece of filmmaking for a first-time feature director.

THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare "Nun-sense"
THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare “Nun-sense”

With adequate locations and a potentially interesting atmosphere, The Nun creates a darkly lit ordeal that is one silly “nun-sensical” roller coaster ride of jump scares.

POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD: Wim Wenders Wastes A Fascinating Journey
POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD: Wim Wenders Wastes A Fascinating Journey

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a solidly crafted portrait of the Pope with the occasional breathtaking moment, but lacking any new information.

PROMISE: A Contemporary Take On Biblical Story
PROMISE: A Contemporary Take On Biblical Story

Promise is a terrific short drama that represents another stride forward for director Nev Pierce.

THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST: Moretz Is Top Of The Class In Affecting Drama
THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST: Moretz Is Top Of The Class In Affecting Drama

The Miseducation of Cameron Post hits on a topic that is contemporary and significant but it never handles this in a way that feels, for want of a better word, preachy.

VIDAR THE VAMPIRE: An Misogynistic Affront to Decent Humanity
VIDAR THE VAMPIRE: A Misogynistic Affront To Decent Humanity

Vidar the Vampire shows the lack of change within the filmmaking community in regards to the portrayal of women on screen and further proves the necessity of the #MeToo movement.

ALI'S WEDDING: Sweet-Natured and Sincere Comedy
ALI’S WEDDING: Sweet-Natured & Sincere Comedy

Ali’s Wedding is an unabashed presentation of a Muslim love story that feels both brave and necessary.

Why A Ms. Marvel Movie Needs To Happen
Why A Ms. Marvel Movie Needs To Happen

The adventures of Ms. Marvel aka Kamala Khan are already among Marvel’s highest selling comic book properties – and bringing her story to the big screen would not only be a financial success, but a cultural one, too.

DISOBEDIENCE: Another Addition To Lelio’s Interloper Cinema
DISOBEDIENCE: Another Addition To Lelio’s Interloper Cinema

Lacking emotional honesty, Disobedience from director Sebastián Lelio fails to create believable, organic tension between its characters and translate an understanding of the films primary cultural focus and subject matter.

Tribeca Reviews: Women-Directed Coming-of-Age Films: ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS, LEMONADE, THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST, and LITTLE WOODS
Tribeca Reviews: Women-Directed Coming-of-Age Films: ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS, LEMONADE, THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST & LITTLE WOODS

David Fontana discusses four films directed by women that show transitional periods of life, from an adolescent teen to an immigrant mother attempting to make it in America.