Written by Livvy O'Brien "“Marrowbone” has a unique Gothic essence that guides viewers through a perplexing labyrinth of torment, blurring the boundaries between reality and illusion. As the story unfolds, the audience is seized in a chilling dance of uncertainty, … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Occupied City” is unique in that it has made its way into a small number of movie theaters, but its form alludes to McQueen’s origins in the world of experimental film. A documentary adaptation of “Atlas … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Whitney and Asher’s marriage is a brilliant satire on what marriage has become to society, and the constant jabs that Whitney delivers to Asher to maintain the control she is addicted to is painfully realistic to … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "...the lyrical and impressionistic debut from director Raven Jackson, “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.” A freeform meditation on rural Southern womanhood, the film’s shape is that of a mosaic of moments from a..."… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "For ten years Jonathan Glazer drip-fed us short films following his other worldly 2013 masterpiece “Under the Skin.” While the shorts were neat, they weren’t enough to quench my desire to see what else he could..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "“Thanksgiving” begins with the biggest fear of any retail worker: Black Friday. Roth sets the tone perfectly with claustrophobic insert shots of various crowd members in between large wides which establish the chaotic environment..."… Continue reading.
Written by Livvy O'Brien "In the vibrant realm of the skateboarding subculture, “Skate Kitchen” initially appears to be a thrilling ride through the streets of New York City, focusing on empowering girls to feel confident in engaging in a culture … Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Every year there’s at least one project that audiences love to hate for its artistic liberties. Last year it was “Blonde," and this year it’s “The Idol.” One of the main complaints is the amount of … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Each scene has a grandiose feel because of Flanagan’s and Fimognari’s technical excellence, shooting on the Arri Alexa 65 gives an old-school cinematic feel to even the closest of shots."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "“The Marsh King’s Daughter” is almost completely inept. The scale between over and under-explaining leans much heavier toward the latter. And it’s a damn shame too, because there is a good movie somewhere in the..."… Continue reading.
