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I am an absolute sucker for Richard Linklater! ‘Before Sunrise’ is one of my favourite films. Linklater is a master of time- questioning his audience constantly about the importance of mortality and how time and change are intertwined. ‘Boyh... Read the full review »

If given the choice I would rarely, if ever, choose a ‘whodunnit’.’Knives Out’ made me regret this. When a film’s actors are having genuine fun from playing a party this easily feeds into the audience’s response. Daniel Craig embodies... Read the full review »

“The Deep Sea Hike” William Eubank’s claustrophobic subaquatic disaster film succeeds in reeling audiences into its uncomfortable world of darkness and fear. From Ravi Bansal’s brilliant art direction to Marco Beltrami’s anxiety induci... Read the full review »

This film consists of some of a fine film's defining elements. A flawed protagonist, a take on the audience's world and black comedy. These are, at least, some of my winning traits. I laughed and cringed throughout the film, watching Ingrid exper... Read the full review »

When it comes to impressive achievements in filmmaking, “1917” deserves to be near the top of the conversation. This war film, which unfolds in two hours of real time, is shot to appear as one continuous take. Thankfully, it is so much more th... Read the full review »

Ladybird is this beautifully real creation of the turmoil of adolescence. Gerwig is one of these rare golden directors who approaches film making with a tenderness as well as a strong artistic direction and I am impatiently waiting to see ‘Lit... Read the full review »

If “Just Mercy” proved anything beyond any and all comprehension, it’s that 2019 wasn’t going to go down without a fight and needless to say, it somehow managed to end the year strong and start off the new decade surprisingly in the same w... Read the full review »

Cam thrillingly records commentary on social media before glitching out at the climax. If ever there was a relatable topic in my life right now, or atleast for the past few years, it’s this one. The ever-growing addiction to social media, thirst... Read the full review »

Céline Sciamma, writer and director of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” calls her period film a “manifesto on the male gaze.” This is the most accurate, elegant description of her story of a romance between two French women in the late 1700s... Read the full review »

The Invitation incites audiences to attend the most anxiety-inducing dinner party ever. Grief. The melancholic turmoil of loss. A catalyst for unwanted prominent personality alterations that change the very fabric of who we are. Each individual ex... Read the full review »

What an intriguing trailer! Brad Pitt starring in a Solaris/2001 rescue mission for Tommy Lee-Jones, don't mind if I do. Granted, I was still riding the homoerotic Pitt wave from OUATIH, which would've had a profound effect on my initial trailer r... Read the full review »

Left Behind summons Satan himself to relinquish the souls of those who decide to watch this piece of religious propaganda. Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I’ve committed many immoral acts of evil during my time on this bountiful land you ha... Read the full review »

Brothers and co-directors Josh and Benny Safdie are two of the most exciting names working in modern independent cinema, so their film “Uncut Gems” debuted alongside a shadow of grandiose expectations. The bottom line is that the film is good... Read the full review »

Think of “The Report” as an educational lecture rather than a piece of entertainment. The film tells the story of Daniel Jones (Adam Driver), lead investigator for the U.S. Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation... Read the full review »

Sometimes a movie struts its awfulness with such glee that it becomes an enjoyably sadistic pleasure rather than a chore to watch. Such is the case with “Cats,” the big screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1982 musical that became one... Read the full review »

Director Clint Eastwood tells his own story of an American hero with “Richard Jewell,” a shallow portrait of a security guard who was wrongly accused of bombing Atlanta’s Centennial Park in 1996. Jewell reported the suspicious device before... Read the full review »

Everything about the 2019 version of “Little Women” seems like it would be a slam dunk. There’s the talented Greta Gerwig at the helm, both writing and directing her sophomore effort after her phenomenal 2017 film “Lady Bird.” There’s... Read the full review »

The true scandal of sexual misconduct at Fox News and the women who brought down the powerful man who built the conservative television empire is brought to life, sordid details and all, in “Bombshell.” It’s an uncomfortable but empowering m... Read the full review »

When it comes to “Star Wars,” being a fan comes first and a film critic comes second. I was four years old when I saw the original, and I’ve been a huge devotee of all things in the galaxy for forty plus years. This isn’t a review written... Read the full review »

Good intentions don’t always make for good movies, and “Waves” plays like a second-rate music video made by a pretentious film student. There are some deeply meaningful themes that fall by the wayside in this incredibly boring melodrama abou... Read the full review »

When it comes to constructing a successful sequel, sometimes it’s best not to mess with a proven formula. Such is the case with “Jumanji: The Next Level,” an energetic, rollicking, ridiculously amusing part two to the much-loved 2017 reboot... Read the full review »

An average documentary with uneven storytelling, “Knock Down the House” is worth watching if you’re a fan of the current pro-minority and pro-female movement in politics. In the long run this isn’t a memorable movie, but throughout its dur... Read the full review »

The razor-sharp focus of “Honey Boy” makes it too late for you to duck and avoid the hit as the film delivers its knock-out emotional blow. This heartbreaking and soul cleansing film is based on actor Shia LaBeouf‘s real-life experiences, cr... Read the full review »

Charlie Says “follow my ruthless indoctrination with limited psychological depth”. Charlie also says “forget about ‘Doctor Who’, I can be a credible talent by portraying a notorious serial killer with a bushy beard and questionable accen... Read the full review »

Knives Out pulls on the genre that Rian Johnson knows everybody adores; the murder mystery. My love for this genre originated in television parodies. Whether that be the infamous ass-crack bandit from Dan Harmon's Community or The Simpson's take... Read the full review »