Aftersun Film Review: Sun, Sea & Melancholy
Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio are a riveting father-daughter duo in Aftersun, Charlotte Wells’ outstanding debut about memory and depression set on a Turkish resort.
Scarlet (L’Envol): Film Review
Although it doesn’t have the thematic forte of his previous feature, Martin Eden, Pietro Marcello’s follow-up, Scarlet (L’envol), is a beautiful and endearing portrait of the longing for the dreams deemed impossible.
A Chiara (2022): Film Review
Although it has some faults and takes its time to settle in, Jonas Carpignano’s third feature, A Chiara, is a beautifully told documentary-esque story about family ties amidst the real-world stakes of crime activity.
Armageddon Time: Film Review
Featuring an excellent cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Armageddon Time is James Gray’s deeply personal – and at times emotionally raw – coming-of-age film set in New York City.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Review – Underrated Sequel
Though it pales in comparison to its predecessor, The Lost World: Jurassic Park is an underrated sequel that takes the series in a darker direction.
Ex Machina: Film Review
By drenching its viewers in the dread of the singularity being crossed, Ex Machina leaves its mark as an outstanding piece of immaculate science fiction.
Pleasure Film Review: Powerful Exposition on Porn
Ninja Thyberg’s powerful voice and Sofia Kappel’s performance carry Pleasure – a captivating and realistic no-holds-barred exposition on the porn industry.
The Innocents Review: Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?
Eskil Vogt’s The Innocents is a haunting original thriller exploring the loosening grasp on childhood innocence through realism and the supernatural.
Montana Story: Film Review
Starring a magnificent Haley Lu Richardson and the superb Owen Teague, Montana Story is an emotional ride with gorgeous visuals.
Pompo the Cinephile Review: A Touching Tribute to Film
Pompo the Cinephile combines anime stylings with one of the year’s sharpest scripts to deliver an inspiring story that anyone who loves movies can appreciate.