4
BECKY Review
Like a haphazard mix of Home Alone and Straw Dogs, Becky is a hollow revenge thriller that can rarely be taken seriously.
Posted by: Chris Luciantonio
4
7.5
THE VAST OF NIGHT Review
To invest in The Vast of Night is to wait, eagerly, for a twist and to decide not only what it means for the characters, but also what it means more broadly because maybe there’s a valuable lesson that will help us all if only we can find it.
Posted by: Amanda-Marie Howard
4.5
INHERITANCE Review
From its thoroughly uninspired poster design – suspiciously similar to 13 Cloverfield Lane – to its predictable and formulaic plot, Vaughn Stein’s thriller, Inheritance, occasionally entertains but contains few shining or memorable moments.
The setup is intriguing enough: a wealthy fiance exec
Posted by: Adam Patterson
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FOURTEEN Review
Sallitt tracks the triumphs and limitations of friendship with remarkable performances from Tallie Medel & Norma Kuhling.
Posted by: Kevin Rakestraw
7.5
REWIND Review
Rewind is an immediately engaging documentary that offers insights into child sex abuse that you will never forget.
Posted by: Raul de Leon
6.5
A GOOD WOMAN IS HARD TO FIND Review
A Good Woman is Hard to Find is an uncompromising neo-noir exercise levelled by a powerful central performance.
Posted by: Chris Luciantonio
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
The Criterion Collection has always had a close relationship with the work of Wes Anderson since first releasing his second feature film, Rushmore, as its 65th entry back in 2000. Since then, Criterion has been periodically adding all the director’s films to
Posted by: Adam Patterson
5
THE FLOOD Review
This film is trying to tackle two parts of the immigration system — the officers and the asylum seekers — but is really only doing justice for one of them.
Posted by: Amanda-Marie Howard
6.5
THE WRETCHED Review
The Wretched is a surprising delight, which doesn’t skimp on some great creature effects and fun, sometimes shocking moments that make this a memorable endeavor that I can easily recommend giving a look.
Posted by: Adam Patterson
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Tribeca 2020: SOCKS ON FIRE Review
McGuire clearly poured his heart and soul into Socks on Fire, and it shows in nearly every moment on screen.
Posted by: Adam Patterson
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OXFORD 2020: A DIM VALLEY Review
Brandon Colvin’s A Dim Valley will be available for 24-hour rental as a part of the Oxford Virtual Film Festival. There will also be a live Zoom Q&A at 8 PM (Central Standard Time) with the director and actors, Whitmer
Posted by: Kevin Rakestraw
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Tribeca 2020: 12 HOUR SHIFT Review
12 Hour Shift is a trashy comedic thriller that boasts an entertainingly despicable cast of characters and a dark, twisted tale of addiction and organ trafficking during the Y2K crisis.
Posted by: Adam Patterson
5
1BR Review
1BR is a great concept held back by the mishandling of its characters, but it still manages to deliver a worthwhile thriller that is both engrossing and, at times, unsettling.
Posted by: Adam Patterson
4.5
TIME WARP: THE GREATEST CULT FILMS OF ALL-TIME Review
Despite boasting an impressively large lineup of interviewees, the three-part documentary series Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time adds little to the discourse on cult film and also could have used some more time in the editing room.
Posted by: Adam Patterson
7.5
OTHER MUSIC Review
Other Music evokes a bygone era of in-person, tangible musical discovery that had me instantly reminiscing about a formidable time in my life that I’m sure others will experience as well.
Posted by: Adam Patterson
7.5
BUTT BOY Review
Butt Boy is the type of utterly singular film that is so adamantly committed to its premise that it completely cuts through its initial absurdity. A presumptive hit at Fantastic Fest; where films are always lauded for their quirks above all else,
Posted by: Chris Luciantonio
