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"The Human Experience Is Complicated And Difficult." Interview With Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Director Of MONROVIA, INDIANA
“The Human Experience Is Complicated And Difficult.” Interview With Frederick Wiseman, Legendary Director Of MONROVIA, INDIANA

We were able to talk with legendary director Frederick Wiseman about his upcoming documentary Monrovia, Indiana and his large body of work.

REACH: A Thoroughly Teen Movie
REACH: A Thoroughly Teen Movie

Given its clear desire to say something urgent about urgent things – given, that is, its sincerity – it’s hard to completely dismiss Reach.

THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB: A Slick But Empty Endeavor
THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB: A Slick But Empty Endeavor

Another cinematic stab at Lisbeth Salander will always appeal to the character’s preexisting fans, but The Girl in the Spider’s Web does nothing to show the uninitiated what they’re missing.

"I really want it to be accessible to a wider audience because I think it's an important conversation." Interview with Director, Writer and Star Jenna Laurenzo of LEZ BOMB
LEZ BOMB: A Humorous & Endearing Must See Holiday Comedy

If there is one film you see this holiday season, make it Lez Bomb. It’s a modern and hilarious take on coming out, during one of the most hectic and family oriented holidays of the year.

WIDOWS: High-Octane Thrills In Steve McQueen's Electrifying Heist-Drama
WIDOWS: Electrifying Heist-Drama

Widows is a thrilling, satisfying and breathtaking experience that toys with the conventions of the genre while bringing enough depth and surprises of its own.

Monster Party: Be Sure To R.S.V.P.
MONSTER PARTY: Be Sure To R.S.V.P.

Monster Party is a quick, gory horror romp with a modern sensibility. It’s undoubtedly a bloody good time.

DARK MONEY: A Must See Around The US Midterm Election
DARK MONEY: A Must See Around The US Midterm Election

Dark Money does provide some hope, but the film falls short in helping the viewer to understand how he/she can be empowered to make a difference.

RIVER RUNS RED: A Captivating Thriller With Late Identity Issues
RIVER RUNS RED: A Captivating Thriller With Late Identity Issues

Although it’ll be overshadowed by The Hate U Give, River Runs Red is an important film. The themes it explores make it a vital piece of social commentary.

HERE AND NOW: A Tone Deaf Homage
HERE AND NOW: A Tone Deaf Homage

Clunky and at times, confusing, Here and Now fails to give Sarah Jessica Parker the chance to dive deep into herself and give the emotional performance she was hoping for.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Retrospective On SOME LIKE IT HOT
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Retrospective On SOME LIKE IT HOT

In part three of our Tokyo International Film Festival coverage, we discuss a retrospective on the comedy classic Some Like it Hot.

THE GUEST: Something's Wrong with David And The Horrific Unknown
THE GUEST: Something’s Wrong With David & The Horrific Unknown

The horror of the unknown, the horror of David, the horror of The Guest, all trace back to the simple question the film asks us and then leaves to fester: “Who is David Collins?”

A STAR IS BORN (1937): The Origin of A Star is Born
A STAR IS BORN (1937): The Birth Of A Star

The original A Star is Born remains a triumph, a powerful romance and an engaging look at the Hollywood of the era.

TIME TRAP: A Film Lost in It's Own Time Warp
TIME TRAP: A Film Lost in Its Own Time Warp

Created by Mark Dennis and Ben Foster, Time Trap is a sci-fi/fantasy that starts with an interesting concept, yet turns into a jumbled mess of its own doing.

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?: Melissa McCarthy's Best Performance Yet
CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?: Melissa McCarthy’s Best Performance Yet

A wry, bittersweet but profoundly affecting cinematic experience, Can You Ever Forgive Me? is an astonishing examination of loneliness and detachment.

THE SISTERS BROTHERS: Slow, Contemplative Western Subverts Expectations
THE SISTERS BROTHERS: Quiet Western Subverts Expectations

There is much to admire about The Sisters Brothers; the powerful performances, the beautiful cinematography, and the statement on violence in the Old West.