THE LAST FRONT can't make its two sides come together
by Kevin Murphy, Staff Writer
As excited as I was for this, and as much as the cast does, the film ended up disappointing me because it feels like two discordant movies in one.
Disc Dispatch: EMPIRE OF THE ANTS (1977)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When the next toxic chemical spill occurs and results in humongous, man-eating ants I’ll be very much like Roddy Piper in They Live, left only with the remark: “It figures it be something like this.”
MAGPIE is a modern noir that explores themes of obsession and betrayal
by Mo Moshaty, Staff Writer
With a modern noir twist which will be sure to satisfy mystery and mayhem lovers alike.
TIMESTALKER is a parasocial fever dream
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
This is a zany little film, and if you’re willing to follow along down the goofy alleyways it runs, you’re in for a good time!
CLOUD is a multifaceted look at how we treat others online
by Jonathan Jansen, Staff Writer
While it’s a compelling package, filled with commentary and fun filmmaking, it's a package that ultimately has a few items missing.
YOUR MONSTER is a horror rom com about why we love monsters
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
Writer-director Caroline Lindy expertly weaves in horror elements into the film to challenge both Laura and the audience’s perception of themselves.
LET'S START A CULT is a smell step for Stavros Halkias' movie career
Let’s Start a Cult is a comedy that misses the mark but could be a small step towards better things from Stavros Halkias down the line.
Read MoreVENOM: THE LAST DANCE is a shaggy, fun conclusion to this oddball trilogy
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
While Venom: The Last Dance feels like it might buckle under all of its various plot appendages, the core relationship between Venom and Eddie remains engaging and fun enough to enjoy the ride.
THE SACRIFICE is the cinematic captstone to Tarkovsky's career
by Ian Hrabe, Staff Writer
That it has taken this long to get a 4K restoration is just wild, if only because anything shot by Sven Nykvist should have had an automatic pass to the top of the restoration heap.
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL is a cinematic gift
by Shah, Staff Writer
Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail proves that only humans can create meaningful art.
LA COCINA uses a restaurant to explore class dynamics
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
The film amplifies the chaotic rhythm of kitchen service while diving into the personal stories of the people who keep the back of the house afloat.
Impressively shallow MY NAME IS ALFRED HITCHCOCK is neither illuminating or insightful
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
My Name is Alfred Hitchcock is frankly an embarrassing exercise when taken as a whole, offering baffling choices and severely limited in its outlook.
NewFest offers a diverse slate of films: A NICE INDIAN BOY, LILIES NOT FOR ME, BIRD
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
NewFest, New York’s LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, took place earlier this month, and their roster of 140+ films has something for everyone.
PEACOCK is a shrewd and darkly funny film
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Bernhard Wenger’s delicious comedy-drama, Peacock, is all about how people manipulate things to make others think they are real.
CONCLAVE tarnishes its measured approach with a rushed, busy, final act
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
After a steady, thoughtful first two acts, Conclave takes its focus off the characters and the ideologies at play within the Sistine Chapel, an error compounded by the rushed nature of the film’s final twist.
SÉANCE welcomes the spirits with dark atmosphere while avoiding tropes
by Anne Johnson, Staff Writer
In Séance, the twists and turns of what happens to the living might be just as horrible as the child that could be haunting their house.
GOODRICH can't hold its central character accountable or let him grow
by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor
Goodrich doesn’t seem that interested in interrogating traditional gender labor distribution or in holding its protagonist accountable for his choices.
CLASSIFIED is a punishingly slow, distracted actioner
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
Classified works well in the beginning, and it is fun to watch Eckhart go through the motions, but once he goes off-mission, things go sideways, never to recover.
SAYARA, ANIMALE, WHO'S WATCHING: three Brooklyn Horror Fest flicks that offer thrills and chills
by Jenika McCrayer, Staff Writer
Sayara is an intense and profoundly satisfying revenge film that doesn’t waste a single minute of its 98-minute runtime
Disc Dispatch: FROGS (1972)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Frogs is one of those rare jewels that I believe I enjoyed more than I should have.