M3GAN is 50% social commentary, 50% camp, but 100% the most fun
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
It’s pure, devious fun - an edgy, modern horror confection wrapped up in a bow just like the one M3GAN wears.
CORSAGE turns the historical biopic into a beautiful dream
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Watch Corsage fully open, with your eyes wide and attentive. Let the legacy of Empress Elisabeth captivate you for the very first time or once again.
MERRY & GAY brings some much-needed queer holiday cheer
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Wouldn’t it be lovely if this was real life?
MovieJawn Sound & Vision Poll: Jaime Davis’ Ballot
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Welcome to MovieJawn’s first ever Sound & Vision Poll, where our writers share why they love their 10 favorite movies of all time!
Women in Horror - Strangers in a Strange Land
by Ashley Jane Davis and Jaime Davis, Staff Writers
Some of our favorite spooky/creepy/scary/terrifying stories are all about women, and let’s just say it - oftentimes complicated women - who find themselves, horrifically, in new and unexpected territories.
SUMMER OF STARS #1: Cary Grant
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
It’s hard for me to think of another actor of any generation whose star shines as bright as Cary Grant’s.
SUMMER OF STARS #7: Audrey Hepburn
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Audrey is well-known for her beauty, gamine features, and poise, thanks to her dance background.
ANONYMOUS CLUB presents rocker Courtney Barnett and her music as grounded and authentic
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Faithfully and lovingly, Anonymous Club pieces together the steps she takes to remain as genuine, creative, and clear in mind as possible.
PACHINKO season one wraps up in unexpected ways
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
I feel the show is doing a solid job of living up to the brilliance of its source material, some unexpected turns packed into the final leg still have me thinking.
Despite cracks in the surface, episodes 4-6 of PACHINKO are emotionally intoxicating
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Pachinko is one of the most emotionally wrenching stories I’ve ever read and watched.
PACHINKO is just as beautiful as the book on which it’s based
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
“History has failed us, but no matter.”
PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT (LES OLYMPIADES) captures a present day city in transition
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer
Paris, 13th District quietly untangles the complications that stem from the forever-at-odds hookup culture and cuffing season using the 13th arrondissement as background character.
FRANCE brings more whine than wit
by Jaime Davis, Staff Writer, The Fixer
The film’s marketing promised a “biting media satire” but what I got was a whole bunch of confusion with a side of melodrama.
SPENCER reveals the horrific nature of "royal" life
by Jaime Davis, The Fixer
Pablo Larraín’s haunting Spencer is such a pulse-quickening experience.
Old, Cold, and Mostly Dead: 10 Ghost stories for spooky season
by Ashley Jane Davis & Jaime Davis, Staff Writers
Please enjoy a few recommendations for old (and dead) ghost movies. Happy Spooky Season!
Fantastic Fest 2021: WHO KILLED THE KLF? left me with more questions than answers
by Jaime Davis, The Fixer
A new documentary from filmmaker Chris Atkins, Who Killed the KLF?, currently showing at Fantastic Fest, attempts to clear some of the mystery shrouding the band’s masterminds,
TIFF 2021: BERGMAN ISLAND, THE FALLS, and BELFAST
by Jaime Davis, The Fixer
While this year’s fest felt a bit more subdued than in previous years, it was still filled with so many magical movie experiences.
TIFF 2021: ALONERS, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, and THE HUMANS
by Jaime Davis, The Fixer
It’s been a frenzied first few days in Toronto as I’ve watched more films in theaters in three days than I have in almost two years. Here are some highlights from the first half of TIFF ‘21.
EMA is one bad mother on a mission
by Jaime Davis, The Fixer, Staff Writer
There is so much color and life in Ema, an electric modern tragedy that, while beautiful, manages to dig incessantly under your skin long after its run time.
TIFF 2021 Preview: 7 movies to catch at this year's festival
by Ashley Jane Davis and Jaime Davis, Staff Writers
While we’re looking forward to all the buzzy titles, here are some of the other films we’re looking forward to this year.