CORPUS CHRISTI is a Sharp, Sensitive Film About Faith
Poland’s entry for the Best International Feature Film in this year’s Oscars is CORPUS CHRISTI, a sharp, sensitive look at faith and tragedy.
CONTAGION, Coronavirus, and Collapse
The coronavirus is here, and with it a pandemic like nothing the United States has seen in decades. Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 masterpiece CONTAGION might be the most vital movie on the planet — but not for the reasons you think.
THE HUNT can’t live up to its reputation
When The Hunt revels in its absurdity and violence, it’s far more entertaining than when it’s trying to be mysterious.
THE WAY BACK is Surprisingly Sobering
It may look like the director of MIRACLE and WARRIOR is back with another inspirational sports story, but THE WAY BACK is deeper than it appears.
WIHFF ’20: Feature Films Rundown
This year, the Women in Horror Film Festival had an interesting variety of feature films, from the comedic to the very dark. Here’s a rundown of the ones I saw!
WIHFF ’20: Best Short Films of the Fest
This year’s Women in Horror Film Festival screened 85 (!) short films. Here are my picks for the best of them!
EMMA.’s charms can’t outweigh a sluggish adaptation
Our review of the latest adaptation of Emma, a sumptuous looking film that does little else to justify its own existence
WIHFF ’20: MASS HYSTERIA Takes a Clever Halloween Idea and Runs With It
Everyone’s hometown has that one weird touristy place or event that happens every year. It draws in those out-of-towner dollars, sure, but all the locals despise it. Mass Hysteria plays not only on that nearly universal conflict, but also on the timely idea of a witch hunt.
The 2020 Democratic Primary, Cabin in the Woods, and the End of Everything
What connects Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard’s 2012 horror masterpiece CABIN IN THE WOODS with the current 2020 Democratic Primary? More than you’d think.
GREED succumbs to its own sin
Greed could’ve been great if it’d trimmed some of its broader ideas down, honed in on a clearer tone, and functioned as a ruthless takedown of capitalism and the billionaires who exploit it. But much like a tragic hero, it’s devoured by its own ambition.
THE LODGE: a tedious, recycled effort
The filmmakers behind Goodnight Mommy return with…a film that’s a lot like Goodnight Mommy
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Review: Damn Fine Film
Our review of Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn): An unexpected delight. Don’t sleep on this damn fine film.
ScreenRex Podcast Episode 3 – The 2020 Rexie Awards!
Yeah, yeah, the Oscars are coming up, but we all know the real awards everyone is waiting for are the annual Rexies! We each nominated a film, TV series, and performance (from either film or TV) and cast our votes. Tune in to find out what won! Music Used in …
ScreenRex Podcast Episode 2 – Oscar Predictions 2020
Need help on your Oscar ballot before Sunday? The ScreenRex crew has you covered!!
20 Films To Look Forward To In 2020
The ScreenRex crew makes their picks for the films we’re most excited for in 2020