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.
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.
GENESIS NOIR: A Game Pass Review
New on Game Pass, GENESIS NOIR looks incredible, with gorgeous black-white-and-gold art and a novel hook. Check out the ScreenRex review!
CLEMENCY is heartbreaking
2019’s indie drama CLEMENCY was unfairly overlooked. Streaming now on Hulu, we think this one is worth your attention.
#RestoretheSnyderVerse Betrays What Makes ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE Special
With the success of ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE, the call is out: #RestoretheSnyderverse! But is that actually a good idea?
GOING UNDER: A Nintendo Switch Review
GOING UNDER, a 2020 roguelite newly ported to the Nintendo Switch, is a solid satirical action game about Silicon Valley culture.
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.
SIGNS OF THE SOJOURNER: A Nintendo Switch Review
Signs of the Sojourner is a remarkable game that uses basic card game mechanics to tell a nuanced story about growing up and losing touch.
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.
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER: second verse, same as the first
Right on the heels of Marvel Studios’ first actual foray into television, WandaVision, comes The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. While WandaVision made an attempt to shake up the MCU paradigm, even if that mostly just amounted to putting flesh on a pair of woefully underdeveloped characters and “sitcom tv, …