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“To suck is to be human,” as director and star Louise Weard puts it in her director’s statement for Castration Movie, and her depiction of trans life in all its bare-assed, 4am trailer park glory transcends the sad oppression saga the premise of the films may imply.
Read MoreAs a relic of the 2000s, The Longest Yard was both exactly what I expected and surprised me nonetheless.
Read MoreAt its heart, the 1958 British film The Horse’s Mouth directed by Ronald Neame is a movie about art. More specifically, it's a movie about the Art Life.
Read MoreIf a remake must justify its own existence, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle fails.
Read MoreWhat begins as a seemingly straightforward documentary about a popular show and its known controversies evolves into a complex examination of the show’s cultural affect, bound inextricably with Osit’s personal experiences.
Read MoreLinklater is seen as a figurehead for independent cinema, and one of the biggest reasons for this title is the excitement that his films carry. They are rebellious and staunchly against popular films of their time. However, this excitement is not the sum of perfectly precise plotting with never-coulda-seen-it-coming twists—it instead comes from a distinct abandonment of these elements.
Read MoreSearching for Satyrus gracefully threads together larger social issues like climate change and ethnic conflicts with a deeply resonant story of family and legacy.
Read MoreIs American Hunter a "bad movie" on paper? Yes. Is it incredibly entertaining to watch? Absolutely.
Read MoreWhile Spielberg’s adaptation of Jurassic Park may have defined Michael Crichton’s career for many, Runaway is a fine starting point for the rest of his prolific career as a master storyteller.
Read MoreMartin Scorsese’s gangster films are well known for exploring masculinity (toxic or otherwise) and the role it plays in the lives of men and their loved ones and enemies. In the 1973 film Mean Streets, the level of masculinity one has is inversely proportional to how mature one is.
Read MoreLet’s get one thing straight at the outset: whether or not this review ends positively, if you’re the kind of person seeking it out, you should watch V/H/S Halloween. Full stop.
Read MoreIt’s immortal filmmaking, the sort of craft that burrows its way into souls.
Read MoreThe Piano Teacher isn’t a film for everyone, but for those willing to sit with its discomfort, it offers an experience that is impossible to forget.
Read MoreBlue Moon triumphs as a portrait of an artist due to writer Robert Kaplow’s witty script and Ethan Hawke’s terrific performance as Hart.
Read MoreOutside of a typically strong performance by Dakota Fanning, there’s little to recommend in Bryan Bertino’s Vicious.
Read MoreFor reasons that extend beyond the film viewed in a vacuum, Robot Monster exudes a charm that is impossible to ignore.
Read MoreGodzilla vs. Biollante takes full advantage of the innovations of the time and rewards the viewer with the craft on display.
Read MoreSure, it’s easy to tell where Roofman is going from the get-go – these “based on true events” crime stories tend to follow all the same beats. That’s okay though, when you tell a tight enough story with a big enough heart.
Read MoreAfter the Hunt might build a world of identity politics in ivory towers, but the ideas it raises about privilege and power are never explored in-depth.
Read MoreJeremy Saulnier’s 2015 horror film Green Room has been rattling around in my brain recently.
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