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"Shortcomings" - Film Review
Shortcomings bills itself as a dramatic romantic comedy, but never manages to fit into any of the molds of this genre. That’s not to say that it has to fit into a neat package in order to be a successful film, but Shortcomings isn’t as humorous or romantic as it should be.
"Past Lives" - Film Review
“Who do you think they are to each other?” The question echoes as the film’s ending returns to the bar where it was initially asked. Perhaps a better question is, what does it mean to know someone?
“Aloners” - Film Review
Aloners takes Jina’s perfect world and shatters it. The film forces her to feel the weight of the human condition. The pain, the joy, the sadness, the depths of her emotions. It’s not easy to choose to be present for life, but it is essential to being alive.
"august at twenty-two" - Film Review
august at twenty-two captures the incendiary magic of finding someone who you click with. It’s more than simply getting along and being able to make small talk.
"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.
“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.
"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.
“The Blackening” - Film Review
The Blackening is joyously fun, lovingly made, and the triumphant return of the mid-budget comedy.
"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.
"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.
“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.
“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?
"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.
“The Starling Girl” - Film Review
The Starling Girl is an honest, unflinching look at abuse within a Christian fundamentalist community.
“You Can Live Forever” - Film Review
You Can Live Forever is a first crush personified. Angsty, lovely, and worth reminiscing about forever.
"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.
"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.
“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.
“Polite Society” - Film Review
Polite Society is excitedly, unashamedly, and proudly one of a kind.
"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.