Cargo Review: Netflix’s Sprawling, Intimate Zombie Travelogue
Netflix’s Australian zombie drama sports some fascinating twists on the undead genre, and drips with as much atmosphere as it does infected blood. Zombie movies […]
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Hitler’s Hollywood Review: Doc Explores Dark Periods of German Cinema History
Rudiger Suchsland’s second documentary on the cinema of Hitler’s Germany takes a fascinating, if surface-level, look at the ways entertainment gave rise to fascism. When […]
Deadpool 2 Review: Ryan Reynolds Returns for More Quips, Gore and Gags
The Merc With a Mouth is back in a sequel with more slicing, dicing and R-rated quips – but it’s only a slight improvement over […]
Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 328 – On Deadly Ground (1994)
What does it take to change the essence of a man? This week, we find out (along with regular guest Derek Jarvis) as we dive […]
Chicago Critics Film Festival 2018: Capsule Reviews (Part 3)
Now that the 6th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival has closed, it’s time to look back on some other highlights we loved this year. The […]
Chicago Critics Film Festival 2018: Capsule Reviews (Part 2)
Part two of our coverage of the Chicago Critics Film Festival features reviews for films about unwitting superheroes and a documentary about a girl’s tragic […]
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 […]
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 […]