Tina Kakadelis 6/25/23 Tina Kakadelis 6/25/23

"Rodeo" - Film Review

Rodeo is gnarled, burning passion. It’s an angry, desperate, hope for a better life and a desire to fit in somewhere, anywhere.

Tina Kakadelis 6/23/23 Tina Kakadelis 6/23/23

“Asteroid City” - Film Review

Asteroid City has its head looking up to the stars, its feet on the ground, and its heart just barely peeking out of its sleeve.

Tina Kakadelis 6/21/23 Tina Kakadelis 6/21/23

"Sublime" - Film Review

There’s a certain kind of magic reserved for a teenage, shoegaze-y rock band. Such is the central heartbeat of Sublime, an Argentinian LGBTQ+ drama about two boys growing up and every turbulent feeling that comes along with it.

Tina Kakadelis 6/16/23 Tina Kakadelis 6/16/23

“The Blackening” - Film Review

The Blackening is joyously fun, lovingly made, and the triumphant return of the mid-budget comedy.

Tina Kakadelis 6/9/23 Tina Kakadelis 6/9/23

"Reality (2023)" - Film Review

More than a compelling narrative film, Reality shows that it’s entirely possible to maintain the reality of a situation without compromising the cinematic possibilities. Reality understands that truth always trumps fiction.

Tina Kakadelis 6/2/23 Tina Kakadelis 6/2/23

"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" - Film Review

A cosmic shift happened in 2018 when Into the Spider-Verse premiered in terms of its animation style and colors. Across the Spider-Verse proves that it was not a one-hit wonder.

Tina Kakadelis 5/31/23 Tina Kakadelis 5/31/23

“The Little Mermaid (2024)” - Film Review

The Little Mermaid (2023) is the most successful of the live-action Disney remakes. Even with its shortcomings, the heart of the animated film exists within this new version which cannot be said for many other live action remakes.

Tina Kakadelis 5/27/23 Tina Kakadelis 5/27/23

“Showing Up” - Film Review

Showing Up distills artmaking into a monotonous activity without the rose-colored glasses of romanticizing the process, but without the process, what do we have?

Tina Kakadelis 5/24/23 Tina Kakadelis 5/24/23

"Fast X" - Film Review

Fast X desperately wants to be a fun popcorn summer flick. The film manages to achieve that status quite a few times, but the runtime is so sprawling, the script so nonsensical, and the action sequences so drawn-out that it cannot sustain the levity.

Tina Kakadelis 5/19/23 Tina Kakadelis 5/19/23

“The Starling Girl” - Film Review

The Starling Girl is an honest, unflinching look at abuse within a Christian fundamentalist community.

Tina Kakadelis 5/5/23 Tina Kakadelis 5/5/23

“You Can Live Forever” - Film Review

You Can Live Forever is a first crush personified. Angsty, lovely, and worth reminiscing about forever.

Tina Kakadelis 5/5/23 Tina Kakadelis 5/5/23

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" - Film Review

While the script falters, the production design soars. The world of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is vivid, bold, and exciting.

Tina Kakadelis 4/30/23 Tina Kakadelis 4/30/23

"Full Time" - DVD Review

Full Time is an angry indictment of the current state of affairs and an ode to the sacrifices parents make for their children.

Tina Kakadelis 4/28/23 Tina Kakadelis 4/28/23

“Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.” - Film Review

Once again, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. will be guiding a generation through this mystery known as life.

Tina Kakadelis 4/28/23 Tina Kakadelis 4/28/23

“Polite Society” - Film Review

Polite Society is excitedly, unashamedly, and proudly one of a kind.

Tina Kakadelis 4/27/23 Tina Kakadelis 4/27/23

"The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future" - Film Review

Perhaps the best quality of The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future is that it instills a sense of hope in the viewer.

Tina Kakadelis 4/27/23 Tina Kakadelis 4/27/23

"From Black" - Film Review

From Black asks the audience if there’s anything more terrifying than simply not knowing, and forces them to live in that uncertainty.

Tina Kakadelis 4/17/23 Tina Kakadelis 4/17/23

"One of These Days" - Film Review

One of These Days was not subtle by any means, but managed to convey some interesting themes of social issues through the Hands On competition. A tighter focus and more editing could have turned this film into a scathing commentary about life in the American rural south.