‘Judy’ is a Reminder That Hollywood is Not All Glitz and Glam
Judy Garland was a performer with a capital P. She is an icon above icons, a movie star in every sense of the word. She...
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“Racism Stops With Me” – The Adam Goodes Story as Told by Two 2019 Documentaries
Footballer. Advocate. Champion. Hero. Inspiration. All of these words could be used to describe former Indigenous Australian Footballer, Adam Goodes. A remarkable man whose work...
Film Review – Share (2019)
I can picture the more standard, Hollywood version of Share in my head: it’s full of long diatribes, tearful wishes, and happy resolutions. A24’s Share, however, is far...
Film Review – The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
Whether you’re looking at your Twitter feed, scrolling through an article, or even aimlessly walking by the TV as pundits discuss the day’s news, it’s...
Film Review – Midsommar (2019)
Hereditary was a major hit for A24 last summer, quickly becoming one of the indie distributor’s most successful monetary investments off of the strength of...
Film Review – The Perfection (2019)
The Perfection reportedly received rave reviews at its screening at Fantastic Fest and was described as being both “elegant” and “terrifying.” Such acclaims naturally piqued...
Film Review – Booksmart (2019)
I find Annapurna to be such a fascinating distributor and producer. They’re single-handedly responsible for some of the most interesting films of the decade (produced...
Film Review – High Life (2019)
After Alfonso Cuarón’s 2006 film Children of Men, the Science-Fiction Fertility Thriller is a sub-genre rarely seen in cinema. But leave it to the mistress...
Film Review – Apollo 11 (2019)
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, or Stanley Kubrick’s finest work as a director depending on your proclivity to indulge in...
Film Review – Dragged Across Concrete (2019)
I have been anticipating Dragged Across Concrete from the moment I became aware of its existence. Every so often, I would peruse the Internet for...
Film Review – Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
Every genre has it’s expected clichés. The romantic comedy genre is no exception. The new movie, Isn’t It Romantic, both revels in the clichés and...
Film Review – High Flying Bird (2019)
Movies about pro sports can often be a mixed bag. Most of them either go the “glory of the game” route (which often leads to...
Film Review – Dumplin’ (2018)
Dumplin’ will probably be the last Netflix movie I review this year, and thank god it is, because it is an absolutely fantastic treat to...
