A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story Review
In A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, Lucy Boynton turns in a career-defining performance as Britain’s last woman to hang.
The Newsreader Review: Gripping News Drama
The Newsreader, the 80s-set Australian drama about the ambitions of a broadcast news team, is driven by intense performances and propulsive storytelling. Creator: Michael LucasGenre: DramaNumber of Seasons: 3 Where to Watch in Australia: All 3 seasons on ABC iviewWhere to Watch in the U.S.: Season 1 on AMC+Where to Watch in the U.K.: Seasons […]
Raptures Film Review: The Languages of Belief
The Finnish-Swedish co-production Raptures goes back in time to tell the story of a sect that lived on the border between the two countries in the 1930s.
Ricky Film Review: Reintegration & Redemption
Second chances are rare, and Ricky explores the harsh realities of life after incarceration, led by a powerhouse performance from Stephan James.
Perla Film Review: Love, Trauma, Resilience
Rebeka Poláková shines in Perla, a gripping story of survival and sacrifice set against the backdrop of 1981 Vienna and communist Czechoslovakia.
The Fishing Place Review: War Drama with Big Risks
For most viewers, The Fishing Place, a moving World War II drama, will likely be judged by its breaking of formal filmmaking conventions.
Good Bad Things Review: Love & Disability
In Good Bad Things, director Shane Stanger and disabled actor Danny Kurtzman bring a unique and necessary perspective to the rom-com genre.
Okja Film Review: A Pig-turesque Adventure
Okja brings us face-to-face with our own fragile position in nature, raising important questions about animals and their place in the world.
Not An Artist Film Review: Artistic Questions
In Not An Artist, Alexi Pappas and Jeremy Teicher examine what it means for someone to use the title of artist and whether that designation is desirable.
Where the Wind Comes From: Film Review
Where the Wind Comes From is a powerfully emotional drama. Eya Bellagha’s performance is stellar in this resonant and insightful film.
