Anon Review: Netflix’s Dystopian Thriller Leans Too Hard on Tech
Netflix’s latest original film (courtesy of Gattaca’s Andrew Niccol) gets bogged down in its near-future technology, and forgets to stick the landing. Netflix’s latest dystopian […]
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RBG Review: A Comprehensive Portrait of American Law’s Great Dissenter
CNN Films’ documentary about the feminist pioneer (and progressive meme) is a straightforward but comprehensive overview of the iconic lawmaker’s life of women’s rights activism. […]
A Preview of the 2018 Chicago Critics Film Festival
The Chicago Film Critics Association’s 6th annual film festival (May 4-10) features some of the year’s best films that might otherwise fly under your radar. […]
Disobedience Review: A Mesmerizing Tale of Religion and Forbidden Love
Sebastian Lelio’s sensitive, multifaceted adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s novel is a beautiful exploration of the restrictive nature of traditional communities, anchored by a trio of […]
Candy Jar Review: Human Connection Is The Forbidden Fruit
Netflix’s latest coming-of-age indie comedy mixes a charming cast with an impassioned debate over adolescent ambitions and how to learn from failure. We all know […]
Downrange Review: Shudder’s Roadside Sniper Thriller Misses the Mark
The latest from Japanese horror schlockmeister Ryuhei Kitamura (Midnight Meat Train) makes a tedious mess out of its stripped-down, gory premise. On a lonely stretch […]
Avengers: Infinity War Review: Marvel’s Ambitious, Risky Magnum Opus
Marvel’s culmination of their decade-long cinematic experiment stays afloat by sheer virtue of goodwill and charisma, and provides more than enough surprises to keep the […]
The Endless Review: Chilling, Thought-Provoking Cult Horror On a Budget
Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson’s otherworldly microbudget thriller combines cult dynamics and Lovecraftian horror to deliver something remarkably new. (Editor’s note: For more of our […]
I Feel Pretty Review: Well-Intentioned, But Feels Pretty Underwhelming
Amy Schumer’s comedy about the power of confidence mixes its messages about body image, but provides some laughs nonetheless. How would your life change if […]
Ramen Heads Review: An Unbalanced Dish of a Documentary
Koki Shigeno’s documentary tries hard to be the next Jiro Dreams of Sushi; however, unlike a good bowl of ramen, the documentary is not as […]