“I’ve Got Issues” is a comedy for a very specific audience with a very distinct sense of humor. If you enjoy the tone of films by directors like Quentin Dupieux, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Ingmar Bergman, this sardonic, eccentric exercise in the... Read the full review »
“Unique” isn’t a word that’s often used to describe zombie movies, but “#Alive” delivers an inventive spin on the genre. This fast-paced Korean thriller is well-acted and suspenseful, with a fair share of unexpected twists and a dash o... Read the full review »
There’s something unsettling about “Rebecca,” director Ben Wheatley‘s stylish remake of the 1940 Alfred Hitchcock classic. Although the story mostly stays true to Daphne du Maurier’s novel, the toxic relationship aspect of the plot simpl... Read the full review »
As a political junkie and fan of director Errol Morris, I was probably going to tip towards the positive side when reviewing “American Dharma.” The documentary film has caused great controversy (with many claiming Morris didn’t seize the opp... Read the full review »
If you were a kid of the 1980s and 90s, hearing the words “Nintendo” or “SEGA” likely opens a floodgate of good memories. Begging Santa for the newest game console, saving up your allowance to buy the latest hit cartridge, and hanging out... Read the full review »
Just in time for the spooky holiday season, “Hubie Halloween” has arrived on Netflix as part of the comedian’s multi-movie deal with the streaming service. Some of you may have stopped reading after that first sentence, and I won’t hold it... Read the full review »
“Bloodthirsty” opens with a young woman named Grey (Lauren Beatty) recounting a very realistic nightmare to her psychiatrist. Grey has been having visions that she’s some sort of killer creature, and her bloody, disturbing dreams are putting... Read the full review »
Fans of police procedurals will be mildly satisfied by “Still Here,” a solid (if not particularly well made), by-the-book drama that meets most expectations (but never exceeds them). Set in New York City, the film tells the story of the heartb... Read the full review »
It’s been said that a person lives forever when they’re in the movies, and the subject of the intimate documentary “Dick Johnson is Dead” will certainly be remembered by all who see the film. Directed by Dick’s daughter Kirsten Johnson,... Read the full review »
Writer / director Noah Hutton has described his socially progressive film “Lapsis” as “blue collar sci-fi,” and I can’t think of a more fitting interpretation. The story of delivery man Ray (Dean Imperial) struggling to support himself a... Read the full review »
As a fan of the Cartoon Network show “We Bare Bears” from the very beginning (in 2015), I was so sad to hear that the series was ending after four seasons and 140 episodes. I can’t hide my general giddiness for “We Bare Bears: The Movie,�... Read the full review »
Gonzo animation is a love-it-or-leave-it genre, but fans of absurd cinema will want to check out “The Old Man Movie,” an eclectic stop-motion film from Estonia. This hilariously vulgar and disturbing movie is fat with sidesplitting sight gags,... Read the full review »
When you lose someone close, the grieving process can be brutal. The despair, heartbreak, and anguish can often be too much to bear. First there are tears of sadness which lead to denial, which in turn shifts to anger.
For so many of us who have... Read the full review »
There’s a grim sense of dread that dictates most of the storytelling in “The Devil All the Time,” the film adaptation of the 2011 novel by Donald Ray Pollock. If you’re familiar with the material, you already know that this isn’t a feel-... Read the full review »
The issue of abortion rights in America is explored through an unexpected vehicle in “Unpregnant,” a teen road trip comedy (based on the book by Jenni Hendriks) with a feminist twist. Reminiscent of the high school relationship portrayed in �... Read the full review »
It’s not often that a midnight movie excels in its quest for perfection, but “Bloody Hell” comes close. This violent, unruly horror-comedy is a tale of monsters, forbidden love, a demented family, and one very unlucky guy who just wants to t... Read the full review »
Bizarre, disturbing, and unpleasant, “Survival Skills” is the type of movie that will have you checking your watch every five minutes. It’s what I like to call an “audience alienator,” a film that creates a massive divide between those w... Read the full review »
One of the most iconic figures of modern history has her life story told by director Julie Taymor in “The Glorias,” a complex biopic about the one and only Gloria Steinem. Taymor crafts a thorough history lesson about the fighter, feminist, an... Read the full review »
I consider myself fortunate that I’ve never had to deal with a loved one struggling with addiction, but many families across the U.S. have been destroyed by drug abuse. It’s a grim reality that’s brought to the forefront in “Snow Babies,�... Read the full review »
Setting a film during the Christmas season is an easy way to make a so/so story more relevant because it could always become an alternative holiday classic for some viewers. This probably won’t happen with “How to Deter a Robber,” a goofy ca... Read the full review »
Thriller films are one of the most perfect genres for indie filmmakers because a talented director can do plenty with a micro-budget, an accomplished cast, and a solid story. That’s the brilliance of “The Boy Behind the Door”: there’s no n... Read the full review »
There’s something extremely satisfying about a film that delivers the perfect ending, and writer-director Jill Gevargizian‘s “The Stylist” has a grand finale that’s gorily memorable. The story of a lonely hairdresser goes out with a bang... Read the full review »
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Brimming with Wes Anderson charm with clear influence from Amelie, this oddball, slapstick rom com is tongue in cheek and full of love. Odes to Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy fuel the film's comedic performances while a quirky script keeps y... Read the full review »
It's been so long since I watched a Sunday night movie. For those unfamiliar, I see a Sunday night movie as a Spielberg-tyoe affair; tense, funny and overall enthralling for all the family. I think I really needed to watch a film like this, that t... Read the full review »
Gory, subversive and rife with twists and turns, Audition clearly tells me that Takashi Miike revels in the unfamiliar. He shuffles the deck rather than putting it into a neat order from ace to king. While this is commendable, I couldn't find anyt... Read the full review »
It has become exceedingly common for any big budget movie or TV show to go through reshoots after a sticky situation like a failed test screening or whatever but it feels more and more like they’re supposed to spell death out to any movie that a... Read the full review »
At the height of the #Metoo movement, Hollywood came riding in on its white stallion to save the Damsels in Distress (Liberal Actresses who sell themselves like whores for movie parts) from the evil Meanie, who also just happened to be Hollywood (... Read the full review »