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BITCH: Bold, Hopeful & Fiercely Entertaining
BITCH: Bold, Hopeful & Fiercely Entertaining

Bitch is an energizing study of a deep-rooted societal problem told with boldness and a healthy scoop of humor.

IT HAPPENED IN L.A.: Wit & Realism In The Depiction Of Women
IT HAPPENED IN L.A.: Wit & Realism In The Depiction Of Women

It Happened in L.A. is a refreshingly realistic portrayal of relationships, showing how we chase ideals that are often impossible to fulfill.

THOR: RAGNAROK: A Beast Of Hollywood's Burden
THOR: RAGNAROK: A Beast Of Hollywood’s Burden

In the age of over-bloated Hollywood tentpoles and remakes, Thor: Ragnarok is truly King of the…

Bill Nye: Science Guy
BILL NYE: SCIENCE GUY: Scientist As Superhero

Readers of a certain age will fondly remember Bill Nye as their de facto substitute teacher,…

1922: A Man Unraveled By Guilt
1922: A Man Unraveled By Guilt

1922 is a movie experience that does its due diligence to fester, just like the body that resides at the center of Wilfred’s shame.

ONE OF US: A Fairly Effective Profile Of The Powerless

One of Us is a sometimes powerful portrayal of three Hasidic Jews, showing their struggles to get by in a world that oppresses them.

SUBURBICON: Fake Smiles & Stale Cookies Doesn't Always Win You Over
SUBURBICON: Fake Smiles & Stale Cookies Doesn’t Always Win You Over

Suburbicon is a somewhat effective thriller that unfortunately squanders its potential at being a deeper film about racial tension.

CREEP 2: A Comically Engaging Character Study
CREEP 2: A Comically Engaging Character Study

Creep 2 takes the comedy and emotional performances of its predecessor to create something entirely new and unique.

MAYHEM: Hilarious & Horrifying Socially Salient Satire
MAYHEM: Hilarious & Horrifying Socially Salient Satire

Mayhem is a culmination of film, art, historical and current affairs references, genre juxtapositions, and effective stylized filmmaking.

SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb
SUBURBICON: On The Inherent Violence Of The American Suburb

Despite some flaws, Suburbicon is still a riot of a good time, poking fun at the inherent obscurity of the American Dream in a unique way.

EVIL DEAD 2: A Live-Action Looney Tunes Horror Comedy
EVIL DEAD 2: A Live-Action Looney Tunes Horror Comedy

Evil Dead 2 succeeds in finding the twisted humor within the horror genre and makes the film a memorable exercise of cartoonish entertainment.

RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience
RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE: A Tale Of Rats & Resilience

Rodents Of Unusual Size is a lesson in just how much a canny filmmaker can fit into a documentary that’s barely an hour long.

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.

TE ATA: Storytelling as Survival
TE ATA: Storytelling As Survival

If nothing else, Te Ata triumphs at breathing new life into a legend, and allowing us the pleasure of re-experiencing her vital legacy.

NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy
NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED: An Urgent Cry For Equality That Carries Intimacy

No Dress Code Required is a politically charged but impressively intimate look at one gay couple’s fight for the right to marry.