SUPERIOR: A CIFF 45 Review
SUPERIOR drew early comparisons to David Lynch and Brian De Palma for its slightly off story of twin sisters, crime, and suburban malaise, but Erin Vassilopoulos’ film is very much her own thing.
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THE PINK CLOUD: A CIFF 45 Review
THE PINK CLOUD is getting a lot of attention for its similarities to lockdown life. But does it earn that acclaim? Our CIFF 45 review.
BEST SUMMER EVER: A CIFF 45 Review
BEST SUMMER EVER is a effortlessly charming high school musical with a big heart and a profound dedication to accessibility.
In the Earth: A Movie That’ll Grow on You
Movies are always a reflection of the times, and so it’s only been a matter of time before we started seeing face masks and hand sanitizer show up in the confines of Hollywood’s fictional mirror. Writer and director Ben Wheatley’s In the Earth is the first pandemic-set movie I’ve seen since experiencing one personally, and if I’m honest, I wasn’t looking forward to the experience. Too soon, anyone?
NO ORDINARY MAN: A CIFF 45 Review
Billy Tipton’s story is a slim but vital piece of trans history that is finally getting its due in the excellent new doc, NO ORDINARY MAN.
CLEMENCY is heartbreaking
2019’s indie drama CLEMENCY was unfairly overlooked. Streaming now on Hulu, we think this one is worth your attention.
Godzilla deserved better than Godzilla vs. Kong
When you see a movie like Godzilla vs. Kong, you don’t really expect to walk away thinking one of them was a definitive winner or loser. You expect lots of larger-than-life battles as humans scramble to avoid being crushed like ants, near-death knockouts, and something resembling a tie score at the end of the day.
NOBODY: You’re better off watching John Wick again
What if Bob Odenkirk starred in a John Wick-style actioner? That’s what you get with Nobody. How does it fare?
SPONTANEOUS is infectious (in more ways than one)
SPONTANEOUS is a darkly comic story about exploding high schoolers, young love, and buckets of blood. To my surprise, it’s fantastic.
ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE, a triumph of artistic intent
It really exists! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! Zack Snyder’s Justice League has arrived and so has our review.
BOSS LEVEL is unexpectedly sweet
BOSS LEVEL, a Hulu original film from Joe Carnahan, gives us an action-comedy timeloop movie that overcomes its worst instincts.
I CARE A LOT is an intriguing mess
I Care A Lot, Netflix’s newest original film, is a messy but intriguing crime thriller about an abusive legal guardian in over her head.
20 Films To Look Forward To In 2021
Curious what this year’s must-see movies are after 12 months of a cinematic wasteland? Let us be your guide!
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE is good, actually
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE seemed like another cash-in entry to a franchise that hadn’t been relevant since 1991. To my surprise, it was much more.
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON provides just enough spark to break through the Disney humdrum
Fear not, parents, you have something new to add to the rotation now!