Written by Nick McCann "Although enjoyable in places, “The Electric State” is less than the sum of its parts. All the flashy effects and funny quips don’t cover up a shoddy narrative that..."… Continue reading.
The Electric State
Tag: Film Review
Novocaine
Written by Anna Harrison "Over the past several years, “nepo babies” have become a hot topic of discussion. Oftentimes, the jokes write themselves..."… Continue reading.
Love Hurts
Written by Nick McCann "...everyone was ready to welcome back their favorite gadget-wielding Goonie on their movie screens. Resident action factory 87Eleven is the latest to recruit him, leading the charge with a Valentine’s Day-flavored serving of butt-kicking that’s fluffy … Continue reading.
Mickey 17
Written by Taylor Baker "One would think that a film built around the premise of a man being unceremoniously printed out after his horrific death repeatedly would make for a fun action comedy, or at least an interesting science fiction … Continue reading.
Captain America: Brave New World
Written by Anna Harrison "If you asked someone on the street what their favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe entry is, you’d probably have a lot of answers with “Captain America” in the title. I’d wager decent money that almost no one … Continue reading.
Sundance 2025: By Design
Written by Jeff Sparks "The eccentric nature of the concept goes hand in hand with the way the film unfolds, which sees scenes focusing more on ideas rather than any semblance of a sensical story. Through its..."… Continue reading.
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Written by Nick McCann "“It! The Terror From Beyond Space” is one of the more cut-and-dry genre films of the era. It wastes no time launching the spaceship and saying there's something not human on board. Though there is a … Continue reading.
VIFF 2024: Presence
Written by Taylor Baker "A whodunit can rarely refrain from giving itself away entirely in its opening moments, and it is even rarer for one to be presented with such experimentation. This is not a haunted house story. “Presence” is … Continue reading.
A Knight’s Tale
Written by Livvy O'Brien "The soundtrack infuses the jousting tournaments with the electric atmosphere of today’s sporting events, where the crowd’s energy amplifies the experience. He captured the thrill of the fanatic—rooting for your favourite competitor, feeling the sense of..."… Continue reading.
The Old Oak
Written by Jeff Sparks "As corporations begin to buy up the increasingly vacant land, the community seems to be on its last leg when a busload of Syrian refugees arrive, moving into some of the newly vacant homes. Many of … Continue reading.