RATS! is a Bush-era tale of decaying American excess
by Cleo Tunningley, Staff Writer
Rats! is most successful when it’s lampooning the violent impulses that lay dormant in many Americans.
MAYA, GIVE ME A TITLE transports the viewer to a place where anything is possible
by Shah, Staff Writer
We’re blessed enough to be transported into a world where the possibilities are endless, and not even the sky's the limit.
MURDERING THE DEVIL is a scrumptious take on the societal pressures of the '70s
by Allie Lembo, Staff Writer
Murdering the Devil is a stunning, silly portrait of a food-fueled tale of a woman who deserves the world courting a man who deserves to be banished from it.
COLD WALLET is a crypto thriller that runs cold
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
On the whole, there are parts of Cold Wallet that work, but there’s not enough connective tissue to fill out the runtime and make for a satisfying viewing experience.
DISPOSABLE HUMANITY: a harrowing look inside the true origin of the Holocaust
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
Disposable Humanity shows the world the truth about the origins of the Holocaust, and also maintains hope that the future will continue to become more fruitful for the disabled community.
OLD GUY: Cookie-cutter action meets unexpected vulnerability
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
There were a couple of small things that held Old Guy back from being an instant classic, but all in all, it was a unique, funny, and unexpected viewing experience.
Slamdance horror short, POSSUM shines in absurdism
by Avery Coffey, Staff Writer
Possum grants us access into the fall and rise of a group that learns how fixable their imperfections are under submission.
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH is a long-awaited gift
by Jessica Scott, Staff Writer
The Annihilation of Fish is a gem of a movie that shows us who we are as humans: strange, funny, sad, and capable of unconditional love if we open ourselves up to it.
EX-HUSBANDS gives a poignant look at the life cycle of relationships
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
Ex-Husbands is a charming and touching look at the ever changing state of relationships.
THE MONKEY is a delightfully bloody theatrical experience
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Even after seeing the trailer, I was not prepared to cackle as much as I did for a film that features so much dang blood.
1999’s COMPENSATION feels more relevant and timely than ever
by Daniel Pecoraro, Staff Writer
Zeinabu irene Davis’s film provides myriad antidotes to the present social illnesses.
CLEANER is an overly polished but intense thriller
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
If Die Hard is a critique of globalization, what does a Die Hard critique of the environmental crisis look like?
THE QUIET ONES: a last chance and a Danish heist
by Stacey Osbeck, Staff Writer
If you’ve grown weary of over the top international art thieves or heists set in Vegas, The Quiet Ones’ atmospheric Nordic suspense may be just the palate cleanser you need.
This year's Oscar-nominated animated shorts catagory is a great sampler of the medium
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor
Here is a rundown of the five nominees and each film’s chances of winning this year’s Best Animated Short Film.
ALTERED REALITY is a time-traveling, Faustian bargain
by Cleo Tunningley, Staff Writer
Altered Reality is a reheated Faustian broth that’s bland as can be.
This year's Oscar-nominated Documentary shorts center crime and music
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of the five nominees and each film’s chances of winning this year’s Documentary Short Film Oscar.
British chiller THE BABY IN THE BASKET looks beautiful but struggles to scare
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
The Baby in the Basket doesn’t add a lot to the religious horror subgenre, but its strong cinematography and performances elevate it far above a lot of low-budget fare.
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY explores grief and love after loss
by Megan Robinson, Staff Writer
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy amps up the wish fulfillment while tackling the heavier subject matter of grief—both to its benefit and its detriment.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is neither brave nor new
by Darian Davis, Staff Writer
Director Julius Onah does his best to deliver on what is a tall task: a major blockbuster with a Black lead and an A-list cast that’s also part of a billion-dollar franchise.
This year's Live Action Oscar-nominated shorts offer stories from around the world
by Gary Kramer, Staff Writer
Here is a rundown of the five live action short film nominees and each film’s chance of winning the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar.