Written by Jeff Sparks "Sissy" is bogged down by common cliches you expect from indie thrillers such as unbelievable scenes, lack of continuity on where events take place, and of course the infamous scenes of victims not running away when … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao ...Lyne, a master of his craft, is still able to craft an engaging thriller that transports his fixations into the contemporary landscape. More importantly, Lyne knows that erotic thrillers are all in the name of fun. … Continue reading.
Written by Maria Athayde ...what I appreciated most about this movie were the tiny little nods to movies in the pop culture zeitgeist. One scene between Ruffalo and Garner mirrors the couch scene they shared in “13 Going on 30”.… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao There are no universal truths in the world. But the closest thing to it is that everyone loves Dolly Parton. The country music star has built a feminist brand name for herself, an amusement park called … Continue reading.
In this video, Taylor Baker, Taylor Beaumont, and Thomas Stoneham-Judge discuss their favorite titles of the 2022 edition of the SXSW Film Festival.… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao Shi’s nuanced depiction of the way shame permeates through the generations, first from Mei’s grandma to her mom, and then from her mom to herself, is the first time that I felt that was depicted accurately … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "This correlation goes back even longer, and while looking to the past can help predict the future, the Academy is also changing, becoming more diverse over the past 6 years than it has been in the … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson The influence of Pedro Costa looms large in Lê Bảo’s “Taste,” a film of striking visual depth and clarity. Set in the watery slums of Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the richly colored, crisply defined chiaroscuro in … Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison The most famous (fame being a relative term here) face in “Slash/Back” dies within the first three minutes: Kristian Bruun, most known for his role as Donnie Hendrix in the television show “Orphan Black,” cracks a … Continue reading.
In this video, Thomas and Taylor discuss their most anticipated titles of the 2022 edition of the SXSW Film Festival. SXSW 2022 is a hybrid festival both in person and online this year from March 11th to 20th with dozens… Continue reading.
