romance

DINA: A Graceful Roadmap for the Rom Com Genre
DINA: A Graceful Roadmap For The Rom Com Genre

An Oscar worthy documentary, Dina is an entertaining film unique in its portrayal of the people behind the autism label.

OUR SOULS AT NIGHT: A Bittersweet Look at Love and Loneliness
OUR SOULS AT NIGHT: A Bittersweet Look At Love & Loneliness

Our Souls at Night an important reminder that there are still plenty of stories worth telling in the twilight years of one’s life.

THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US: It’s Hard To Fall In Love With This Adventure
THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US: It’s Hard To Fall In Love With This Adventure

The Mountain Between Us, a tale of two strangers (and a charming dog) who find…

Sogno Italiano: The Art Of The Dream In Italian Film
Sogno Italiano: The Art Of The Dream In Italian Film

Hollywood is not the only city to leave a lasting mark on the world of…

The Lost Action Hero: The Cult Of BUCKAROO BANZAI
The Lost Action Hero: The Cult Of BUCKAROO BANZAI

Premiering back in 1984, Buckaroo Banzai has long been a prized cult classic, though perhaps one that is lesser-known in the wider world.

LITERALLY, RIGHT BEFORE AARON: An Impressive Romantic Comedy Debut
LITERALLY, RIGHT BEFORE AARON: An Impressive Romantic Comedy Debut

Literally, Right Before Aaron is a hugely entertaining romantic comedy which doesn’t shy away from the awkward realities of real life.

THIRST STREET: Lacking In Character, But Not In Style

Thirst Street may be deficient in the character department but it more than makes up for it with its stylishly vivid visuals.

THE WILDE WEDDING: Too Many Characters Spoil The Plot
THE WILDE WEDDING: Too Many Characters Spoil The Plot

The Wilde Wedding is host to such a large ensemble that no plot or joke lands, and sadly suffocates the talent of all involved.

YEAR BY THE SEA: An Exploration Of Friendships Wasted By An Unwanted Ending
YEAR BY THE SEA: An Exploration Of Friendships Wasted By An Unwanted Ending

It’s abundantly clear that Year By The Sea is composer Alexander Janko’s directorial debut, as its characters are underdeveloped and predictable plot-lines are lost amidst the beautiful scenery of Cape Cod.

IS THIS NOW: Bafflingly Bad
IS THIS NOW: Bafflingly Bad

Is This Now is a perplexingly bad movie, rife with awkward tonal shifts, poor camerawork, unbelievable acting, and a very unfitting ending.

GOD'S OWN COUNTRY: A Gritty Twist On The Stereotypical Coming Out Story
GOD’S OWN COUNTRY: A Gritty Twist On The Stereotypical Coming Out Story

God’s Own Country, a unique coming out story, is an amazing directorial debut for Francis Lee despite some minor, forgivable missteps.

THEY LIVE BY NIGHT: The Start Of A Career Of Innocent Rebellion
THEY LIVE BY NIGHT: The Start Of A Career Of Innocent Rebellion

They Live by Night belongs to the tradition of films about outlaw lovers on the run. Like many of Ray’s main characters, normal life eludes them.

THE LAYOVER: A Comedy With Commitment Issues

The Layover has its moments of humor, but it is bogged down by an unfocused script and overly clichéd characters.

PERSON TO PERSON: The New York Comedy Revisited
PERSON TO PERSON: The New York Comedy Revisited

Some of the lines in Person to Person may ring with a certain cliched timbre, but perhaps that should only be expected from a film that trades in tired New York stereotypes that are by their very nature familiar and inviting.

LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential
LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential

As a coming-of-age tale, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey is inoffensive, as a reminiscence of the Cold War years, it’s inert, as a whole it’s completely inconsequential.