romance

ALADDIN: Why Is Will Smith Here?
ALADDIN: Why Is Will Smith Here?

While Aladdin is a fairly harmless film, it adds very little to the original and seems like just another cash grab from Disney.

REDS: The Forgotten Anti-Capitalist Epic of the 1980s
REDS: The Forgotten Anti-Capitalist Epic Of The 1980s

Warren Beatty’s Reds may be the final prestige picture that ideologically represents New Hollywood. Read our retrospective review of the 1981 epic.

THE LAST SUMMER: Young Love With No Heat
THE LAST SUMMER: Young Love With No Heat

The Last Summer is a frustratingly empty addition to the coming-of-age sub-genre and might struggle to hold the attention of its intended audience.

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR Doesn't Shine
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR: Doesn’t Shine

While The Sun Is Also A Star does its job, it falls prey to the humdrum curse of countless other romance films.

Easy Season 3 Review: A Fitting Ending for This Underrated Gem
EASY Season 3: A Fitting Ending For This Underrated Gem

Season 3 of Easy continues its success in telling stories bubbling over with realism – it ties up the loose ends, but leaves things complicated.

PHOTOGRAPH: A Quieter Look At Love & Loneliness
PHOTOGRAPH: A Quieter Look At Love & Loneliness

While Photograph is frequently too slow to engross yourself in, it’s unique and intriguing enough to carry interest.

THE REPORTS ON SARAH AND SALEEM: An Affair To Remember
THE REPORTS ON SARAH AND SALEEM: An Affair To Remember

For all of the accusations thrown around in The Reports on Sarah and Saleem, nobody can accuse this Palestinian drama of being melodramatic.

THE TOMORROW MAN: A Slow Wait For The End Of Days
THE TOMORROW MAN: A Slow Wait For The End Of Days

The Tomorrow Man examines the relationship of two elderly people preparing for the end of days that despite its charm remains shallow.

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.

AFTER: No Hero Could Save It
AFTER: No Hero Could Save It

Young adult love stories will always have an audience, but After was trite, formulaic, and lacking in any kind of sparkle.

SHADOWHUNTERS: "Alliance" and "AllGood Things..." (S3 E21, 22): A Gripping Finale Brings The End To Shadowhunters
SHADOWHUNTERS (S3 E21, 22) “Alliance” & “All Good Things…”: A Gripping Finale Brings The End To Shadowhunters

While bowing out to a mostly satisfying conclusion, Shadowhunters did enough to quench our desire for more.

Bollywood Inquiry April 2019: ROMEO AKBAR WALTER & KALANK
Bollywood Inquiry April 2019: ROMEO AKBAR WALTER & KALANK

Despite few releases due to Avengers and politics, cinemagoers were served with two major Bollywood releases this month: Romeo Akbar Walter and Kalank.

SHADOWHUNTERS: "Aku Cinta Kamu" and "City of Glass" (S3 E19,20): Double Cap Recap before the Series Finale
SHADOWHUNTERS (S3 E19,20) “Aku Cinta Kamu” & “City of Glass”: Double Tap Recap Before The Series Finale

With lots to wrap up before the two hour finale, dedicated fans of Shadowhunters can only hope that everything is brought to the finish line.

NON-FICTION: Assayas’ Delightful Palate Cleanser
NON-FICTION: Assayas’ Delightful Palate Cleanser

Even if Non-Fiction doesn’t end up being a revelatory film in Assayas’ catalogue, it’s never uncompelling.

IN A NEW YORK MINUTE: A Unique, But Uneven Look At Love
IN A NEW YORK MINUTE: A Unique, But Uneven Look At Love

Overall, In A New York Minute feels unique in its premise and execution, and a very promising entry early in Ximan Li’s filmography.