Written by Alexander Reams "The “Teen Wolf” legacy has grown into more than just a few 1980s cult classics starring the guy from “Back to the Future.” Inspiring a surprisingly successful show on MTV that ran for six seasons..."… Continue reading.
Month: February 2023
Alcarràs
Written by Michael Clawson "Echoes of “The Grapes of Wrath'' are heard in Carla Simón’s second feature film, “Alcarràs,” a neorealist drama in which a lively, sprawling family of Catalonian peach farmers find their bucolic way of life threatened by..."… Continue reading.
The Legend of Vox Machina: Season 2
Written by Anna Harrison "Season two plays out much more like a typical D and D campaign: in order to achieve their goal (defeating the Chroma Conclave), our heroes must go to various far-flung locales and complete some side quests … Continue reading.
A Human Position
Written by Michael Clawson "The pensive Nordic drama “A Human Position” opens at the top of a hill, where director Anders Emblem’s camera provides a sweeping, exquisite view of his film’s setting: the Norwegian port city of Ålesund, which is … Continue reading.
Sundance 2023: 5 Seasons of Revolution
Written by Maria Athayde "The bravery and ideas behind this documentary are commendable. However, its execution is its biggest weakness. An interesting aspect that was explored in passing were the different aliases LINA used, in different cities, to obtain..."… Continue reading.
Blood
Written by Jeff Sparks "Monaghan stars as Jess, a single mother fighting to maintain custody of her children after a nasty divorce. When her son becomes sick with a mysterious illness she finds that the only treatment that keeps him … Continue reading.
80 for Brady
Written by Patrick Hao "The film is noticeably cheap, with the budget understandably reserved for the four stars at the center of the film. And the film is lit and shot so garishly that it made my teeth hurt. Yet … Continue reading.
Slamdance 2023: Nut Jobs (Les pas d’allure)
Written by Alexander Reams "“Nut Jobs” is an abrasive film and that’s what Leblanc wants, there is anger in every frame, and I appreciated that. His vision is uncompromising in how he tells this fairly straightforward story, whether broken into … Continue reading.
Knock at the Cabin
Written by Patrick Hao "While as a filmmaker, Shyamalan has often been compared to Spielberg, but in preoccupation, Shyamalan might be more akin to Scorsese in the way his characters have a torturous relationship with faith and dogma. Shyamalan’s characters … Continue reading.
Arabian Nights
Written by Raúl Mendoza "Much like the past two films, Pasolini adapts the Arabic anthology text to create a sensual depiction of the erotic filled with slapstick humor. The cast includes..."… Continue reading.
