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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Written by Taylor Baker "In his best performance since “The Pianist” or “The Predator”–though the latter has just a few less fans than the former–Adrien Brody plays László Tóth, a Hungarian immigrant who seeks a future for himself and his..."… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Despite having a cast full of well-known actors, “The Last Showgirl” feels decidedly indie. Its handheld camera work is much like the rest of the film in the sense that it has great moments but often … Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Two years later, we have “Smile 2,” which stars Naomi Scott as pop superstar Skye Riley. After recovering from substance abuse, Skye is back in the limelight as she prepares for her comeback tour until she … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Armand” also defies credibility for unusually simple reasons. For instance, the parents and staff take long breaks from the main discussion at hand for no apparent reason other than to linger in the school’s shadowy corridors … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Blitz” is a film that’s easy to take for granted. A World War II thriller and melodrama from Steve McQueen, it is by most measures highly conventional, and with its handsome period recreation of 1940s London, … Continue reading.
