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ANGEL HAS FALLEN: An Old Dog With A Couple New Tricks
ANGEL HAS FALLEN: An Old Dog With A Couple New Tricks

Thankfully, strong cast and fan following go along way to make Angel Has Fallen enjoyable despite its director’s shortcomings.

THE DEATH OF DICK LONG: A Twisted, Hilarious Trojan Horse
THE DEATH OF DICK LONG: A Twisted, Hilarious Trojan Horse

The Death of Dick Long might easily be the most bizarre film of the year, but it’s also one of the funniest.

BURN: Extinguished Potential
BURN: Extinguished Potential

Burn is a stand-off between undeniable indie individualism and psycho-thriller, without a true path.

THE FANATIC: It's Bonkers, But Still Entertaining
THE FANATIC: Bonkers, But Still Mostly Entertaining

The Fanatic, directed by Fred Durst and starring John Travolta and Devon Sawa, is campy, a bit ill-spirited at times, but I still couldn’t turn it off.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: JOKER
Venice Film Festival 2019: JOKER

Dark and gritty, Joker is a pressure cooker of emotional abuse that is just ticking, ready to blow at every minute.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: AD ASTRA
Venice International Film Festival 2019: AD ASTRA

While Ad Astra is no doubt visually stimulating, ultimately Gray’s film is a meandering lifeless existential entity that overly emphasises on simplicity.

WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE: Even Brilliant Blanchett Can’t Save This Mess
WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE: Even Brilliant Blanchett Can’t Save This Mess

Where’d You Go, Bernadette feels remarkably lacking in passion from those involved, save Cate Blanchett.

ECCO: A Silly Debut In Love With Its Own Image
ECCO: A Silly Debut In Love With Its Own Image

Sadly, Ecco fails to deliver good writing and a visual instinct to its audience, loosing trust and the ability to keep them interested.

GOOD BOYS: The New Generation's Coming Of Age Comedy
GOOD BOYS: The New Generation’s Coming Of Age Comedy

It’s absurd and outrageous, and although sometimes that doesn’t work in favor of the jokes, Good Boys triumphs as a sweet coming-of-age story.

THE MOUNTAIN: An Odyssey Of Discomfort
THE MOUNTAIN: An Odyssey Of Discomfort

At once a period piece and a coming-of-age odyssey wrapped around a bizarre narrative about an antiquated medical treatment, The Mountain is Alverson’s finest film.

UNMASKING JIHADI JOHN: Botched Exploration Of Radicalization
UNMASKING JIHADI JOHN: Botched Exploration Of Radicalization

Although an interesting snapshot of a mysterious figure, Unmasking Jihadi John lacks enough insight into either Emwazi or ISIS to make it a comprehensive guide on either topic.

ANGRY BIRDS 2: Sony Phones It In
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2: Sony Phones It In

Confused about its target audience, Angry Birds 2 fails to deliver the jokes or storyline bringing lttle more than a playlist and a star studded cast.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME

The Day Shall Come is a dark, biting commentary on systemic racism of law enforcement and the weird Kafkaesque nature of the War on Terror.

ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives
ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives

Documenting the universal process of death is no easy task, but Alternate Endings find the perfect balance between exploration, education, and empathy.

ON DANGEROUS GROUND: A Non-Noir Existing on The Fringes
ON DANGEROUS GROUND: A Non-Noir Existing On The Fringes

Read our review of Nicholas Ray’s genre-defying, low budget gem On Dangerous Ground now streaming on the Criterion Channel.