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THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit
THE REAGAN SHOW: A Fascinating, Timely Conceit

Documentary distributors Dogwoof continue their hot streak with this fascinating inside look at Ronald Reagan’s presidency.

47 METERS DOWN: We're Gunna Need A Better Script
47 METERS DOWN: We’re Gonna Need A Better Script

47 Meters Down is a total shark sandwich of a film, that will leave every audience member wishing they were watching Jaws instead.

DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST: A Dreamlike Vision That Still Rings True
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST: A Dreamlike Vision That Still Rings True

Julie Dash’s 1991 debut still feels like an eye opening experience when viewed over 25 years later- you need to let it in to your life.

THE BOOK OF HENRY: A Questionable Mishap For All Involved
THE BOOK OF HENRY: A Questionable Mishap For All Involved

The Book of Henry is strange from its outset, and its lack of redeeming characters or strong emotional moments doesn’t much help matters.

THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE: Doesn't Live Up To Its Own Brilliant Premise
THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE: Doesn’t Live Up To Its Own Brilliant Premise

The Autopsy of Jane Doe has an absolute doozy of a premise, but it soon gives way to ticking off every horror cliche in the book.

BABY DRIVER: An Irresistible Pop Culture Sugar Rush
BABY DRIVER: An Irresistible Pop Culture Sugar Rush

Baby Driver is a joyous summer film, an indelible sugar rush that is further proof that Edgar Wright is the true saviour of popcorn cinema.

ROUGH NIGHT: Weekend At Bernie's Meets Feminism
ROUGH NIGHT: Weekend At Bernie’s Meets Feminism

Rough Night starts weak- but with a decent amount of laughs and a deconstruction of gender tropes, it soon becomes a breath of fresh air.

THE SEEKER: Cloud Cult's Meditative Foray Into Experimental Cinema
THE SEEKER: Cloud Cult’s Meditative Foray Into Experimental Cinema

The Seeker is a testament to Cloud Cult’s commitment to exploring new heights in the synergy between music and visual artistry.

MEGAN LEAVEY: Not The Sappy Dog Movie You Think It Is
MEGAN LEAVEY: Not The Sappy Dog Movie You Think It Is

Megan Leavey’s delivers a good story, almost making up for its lack of focus and unwillingness to commit to its main storyline.

HEARING IS BELIEVING: The Story Of A Blind Teenage Musician
HEARING IS BELIEVING: The Story Of A Blind Teenage Musician

It may not be one of the most technically efficient documentaries ever made, but Hearing is Believing is certainly one of the most heartfelt.

Restless Creature
RESTLESS CREATURE: “If I Don’t Dance, I’d Rather Die.”

In Restless Creature, we follow nearly three decades of Wendy Whelan’s career as a ballerina with the New York City Ballet.

THE BIG SICK: Your New Favorite Rom-Com
THE BIG SICK: Your New Favorite Rom-Com

The Big Sick is not another run-of-the-mill rom-com: it’s got heart, humor, a touching story, and a refreshing take of immigrant life.

HANDSOME: An Incompetent Netflix Thriller
HANDSOME: An Incompetent Netflix Thriller

Handsome has occasional moments of promise, yet it is bogged down by its shoddy story, underused characters, and failed attempts at humor.

BAND AID: Zoe Lister-Jones, A Bonafide Sextuple Threat
BAND AID: Zoe Lister-Jones, A Bonafide Sextuple Threat

Band Aid is a fantastic directorial debut- an utterly charming romantic comedy and an irresistible musical rolled into one.

AFTERMATH: A Shallow Dive Into Grief And Guilt
AFTERMATH: A Shallow Dive Into Grief & Guilt

Elliott Lester had juicy, absorbing material to work with. Unfortunately, he turns Aftermath into an underwhelming and empty endeavor.