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A DARK FOE: Forbidding Crime Thriller Is Familiar But Enthralling
A DARK FOE: Forbidding Crime Thriller Is Familiar But Enthralling

Temptingly measuring suspense and psychological anguish, A Dark Foe doesn’t always fulfill its thematic potential, but the effort ensnares you in its grip.

Bong Joon Ho's PARASITE: The Film of the Year (So Far)
Bong Joon Ho’s PARASITE: The Film Of The Year (So Far)

While it’s true that film as a medium is intrinsically subjective, it seems pretty clear amongst viewers with knowledge of film that Parasite will go down as a classic.

THE VILLAGE IN THE WOODS: A Cautionary Tale To Keep You Out Of The Woods
THE VILLAGE IN THE WOODS: A Cautionary Tale To Keep You Out Of The Woods

The Village in the Woods is a deviant slow burn with just enough horror to satisfy you this Halloween, even if it gets a bit muddled along the way.

AHS 1984 (S9 E2) "Mr. Jingles”: An Episode That Raises Both Hell and Questions
AHS 1984 (S9E2) “Mr. Jingles”: Raises Both Hell & Questions

While episode 2 of AHS 1984 provided new insights, more than enough questions arose as murder, secrets and terror lurked in the shadows.

AD ASTRA: James Gray's Science-Fiction Masterpiece Hits Nearly All of the Marks
AD ASTRA: Hits Nearly All Of The Marks

Ad Astra is not without its flaws, but Gray’s science-fiction endeavor is ultimately one of the best films of the year.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON: A Love Letter to Genre Cinema
IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON: A Love Letter To Genre Cinema

In the Shadow of the Moon joins the ranks of Equilibrium and the most recent Planet of the Apes trilogy as a politically motivated film disguised as a popcorn flick.

NYFF 2019: THE IRISHMAN Is Vintage Scorsese
NYFF 2019: THE IRISHMAN Is Vintage Scorsese

With groundbreaking visual effects, a razor sharp script, three generational talents and the great Martin Scorsese, The Irishman is as exceptional as you’d hope.

HAUNT: Enter At Your Own Risk
HAUNT: Enter At Your Own Risk

A conspicuously suspense-free story, Haunt feels like a missed opportunity by refusing to take its own ideas to the extreme.

AHS 1984's Love Letter To Horror: Did You Catch Them All?
AHS 1984’s Love Letter To Horror: Did You Catch Them All?

In a lover letter to the horror genre, AHS 1984 packed a nostalgic punch – leaving the door wide open for more homage to come.

AHS 1984 (S9E1) “Camp Redwood”: A Season Premiere you Do Not Want To Miss
AHS 1984 (S9E1) “Camp Redwood”: A Season Premiere You Do Not Want To Miss

A beautifully orchestrated collaboration of horror films, AHS 1984 is gruesome, graphic and for those who love gore, oh so satisfying.

BLOODLINE: Serial Killer Film With No Motive
BLOODLINE: Serial Killer Film With No Motive

Bloodline is a truly frustrating experience – a few less unneeded twists and turns might have made the whole thing plausible.

KILLER SOFA: I’d Rather Stand, Thank You
KILLER SOFA: I’d Rather Stand, Thank You

Beyond a creative design and trailer, Killer Sofa is an idea that may have been conceived and executed foolheartedly.

MINDHUNTER: S2E7-9: Questions Linger In A Bleak Conclusion
MINDHUNTER: S2E7-9: Questions Linger In A Bleak Conclusion

With the personal and professional lives of FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill…

VILLAINS: A Humorously Brilliant Take On An Old Idea
VILLAINS: A Humorously Brilliant Take On An Old Idea

With standout and nuanced performances, Villains is one of the funniest horror films you will see in quite some time.

NE ZHA 哪吒之魔童降世: Another Leap In Chinese Animation
NE ZHA 哪吒之魔童降世: Another Leap In Chinese Animation

Ne Zha might not be the best animated film of the year, but China is getting awfully close in competing against Hollywood’s animated offerings.