Written by Taylor Baker "A classically informed reference laden musical set in a theater with a battalion of dancers is certainly not how most of us predicted the "Magic Mike" series of films to end, and that's precisely what makes … Continue reading.
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Written by Alexander Reams "...Barris makes no original choices in his framing, blocking, or lighting, it's visually unappealing. The colors pop throughout because of an obvious filter done in post-production which only takes you out of the film instead of … Continue reading.
Slamdance 2023: Love Dump
Written by Alexander Reams "Hallmark movies exist in the gray area between horrible and comedy gold, and romance is a genre that blends well with humor, and that is the subject of Jason Avezzano’s feature debut. Avezzano makes his point … Continue reading.
Scream 2
Written by Nick McCann "...marked a major revival for slasher horror, popularized meta-humor, and gave cinema yet another memorable on-screen menace. Success like that usually means a sequel, but this would prove daunting. Script leaks would plague the..."… 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.
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.
Sundance 2023: The Amazing Maurice
Written by Patrick Hao "With such imaginative plot, it is quite underwhelming for the film to feel so lazy, from the animation to the rote screenwriting. The film relies on its garish overlit CGI animation to attempt to keep their … Continue reading.
Sundance 2023: Going Varsity In Mariachi
Written by Maria Athayde ""Going Varsity in Mariachi'' showcases a different side of that state and focuses on various competitive mariachi teams who hope to win the state championship. There are three sections in varsity mariachi..."… Continue reading.
Sundance 2023: The Eight Mountains
Written by Taylor Baker ""The Eight Mountains" captures the intimacy of long-term friendship in moments of blistering turbulence and abstract stillness. The film begins with young Bruno and Pietro forging their lifelong friendship out of..."… Continue reading.
