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    Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Review: ‘Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying’

    by James Y. Lee June 21, 2022
    by James Y. Lee June 21, 2022

    It brings me no joy to report that an indie comedy film evidently made in earnest did not resonate or connect with me, but Parker Seaman and Devin Das’s debut feature, Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying, is…

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    The Uncomfortable Brilliance of ‘Shiva Baby’

    by Aubrey McKay April 29, 2021
    by Aubrey McKay April 29, 2021

    Generally, we all try and avoid uncomfortable situations. Whether it is trying to avoid someone, a confrontation, or any of the other myriad of possibilities, we don’t want any part of it. We will quickly…

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  • Features

    ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is Our ‘Green Book’ for 2020

    by B Peterson October 21, 2020
    by B Peterson October 21, 2020

    Warning: this article contains more nuance than its title. Remember when Parasite won Best Picture? That was this year. It’s absurd to think how oblivious we all were then. Looking back on that night right…

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    Watching ‘Man Camp’ Without Expectations

    by Patricia Henderson November 15, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson November 15, 2019

    Most of us have had this happen. You see an impressive trailer or hear people rave about how good a movie is. You have to see this movie! More often than not, when you finally do,…

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    ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ is a Darn-Near Perfect Crowd-pleaser

    by Nick Kush August 22, 2019
    by Nick Kush August 22, 2019

    As a critic, there is the rare occasion where you see a film and think “my god, this movie is going to be HUGE!” I speak in relative terms, of course, as Brittany Runs a…

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    ‘Midsommar’ Exit Survey: You’ll Have a Strong Reaction to It Either Way

    by Nick Kush July 15, 2019
    by Nick Kush July 15, 2019

    Well, Midsommar was an experience, to say the least. Following up Hereditary, last year’s breakout indie hit, wasn’t going to be an easy task, mostly because you probably loved it and had your expectations very…

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  • HorrorReviews

    Film Review – The Wind (2019)

    by Chris van Dijk April 12, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk April 12, 2019

    If you’re like most people, you have probably seen or are looking forward in seeing Shazam!, the heartwarming superhero romp that is delighting both young and old and putting DC on a necessary redemptive streak.…

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    Film Review – Climax (2019)

    by Sean Coates March 7, 2019
    by Sean Coates March 7, 2019

    Expectations are very interesting to examine when it comes to film. Seeing a filmmaker’s name attached to a movie often gives you an idea of what you’re in for. However, whenever you see the words…

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  • Reviews

    Five Must-See Modern Cult Sci-Fi Films [Video]

    by Nick Kush February 27, 2019
    by Nick Kush February 27, 2019

    I’ve always been a massive fan of the sci-fi genre. There are so many ways to tell wholly unique stories, whether they be on a massive scale like Inception or something that is the exact opposite,…

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    Film Review – The Breaker Upperers (2019)

    by Anna Scaife February 15, 2019
    by Anna Scaife February 15, 2019

    With Taika Waititi as Executive Producer, and a cast dotted with veterans of his movies, you’d expect this comedy farce to feel familiar. The Breaker Upperers has a good helping of the self-effacing awkward dialogue that…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Underseen Films of 2018 [Video]

    by Nick Kush January 6, 2019
    by Nick Kush January 6, 2019

    With the rise in streaming companies and boutique distributors, we’re in the middle of a little boom for independent film. It’s pretty satisfying to see such an influx of smaller projects. The shear amount of…

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    Film Review – The Clovehitch Killer (2018)

    by Chris van Dijk December 15, 2018
    by Chris van Dijk December 15, 2018

    I’m always looking for that little cinematic gem that hardly gets any notice. As time goes by, I’ve become continuously jaded about the Hollywood blockbuster — especially the kind produced by a certain corporate Mouse.…

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  • Retrospectives

    ‘Filth’ is a Twisted Film that Deserves More Attention

    by Cammy Madden December 4, 2018
    by Cammy Madden December 4, 2018

    Filth was released way back in 2013 but after completing my article on the top 10 James McAvoy performances, I decided to re-watch it. If you’ve read any of my posts before, you’ll know I…

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  • DramaReviews

    Film Review – Skate Kitchen (2018)

    by Kelechi Alfred-Igbokwe November 19, 2018
    by Kelechi Alfred-Igbokwe November 19, 2018

    With more filmmakers feeling empowered to share their distinct voices and sensibilities, the independent film landscape is becoming more interesting by the second. In the end, we as the consumers win. More interesting voices leads…

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    Film Review – Rosie (2018) [Watch]

    by Nick Kush November 13, 2018
    by Nick Kush November 13, 2018

    Although many look to cinema for pure escapism, it has the power to create profound statements that shed light on troubling circumstances. For Rosie, the focus is on the homeless epidemic in Ireland. And by remaining…

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  • DramaReviews

    Film Review – Chained for Life (2018) – DFF

    by Olaf Lesniak November 9, 2018
    by Olaf Lesniak November 9, 2018

    Chained for Life will be playing at the Denver Film Festival from October 31st to November 11th. Head over to the DFF’s website to purchase your tickets! Some movies get their word out through boasting their hundred million…

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  • Reviews

    Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) Reviews – Part 2 (August 7-9)

    by Sean Coates August 26, 2018
    by Sean Coates August 26, 2018

    This is Part 2 of my mini reviews from the Melbourne International Film Festival. If you missed Part 1, read it here. Let’s jump right in! Wajib  Palestine’s official entry for Best Foreign language feature…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Hearts Beat Loud (2018)

    by Nick Kush June 30, 2018
    by Nick Kush June 30, 2018

    After delighting critics and fans at Sundance back in January, Hearts Beat Loud has finally come to theaters…and it probably deserves way more recognition from general audiences than it’s currently receiving.  With great performances and catchy songs, Hearts…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Lean on Pete (2018)

    by Nick Kush May 22, 2018
    by Nick Kush May 22, 2018

    With every passing month, it seems like A24 adds another quality film to their library.  Focusing on smaller stories that capture livelihoods that are rarely given the chance on the big screen, A24 provides quality…

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  • Streaming Reviews

    Film Review – Catching Feelings (2018)

    by Nick Kush May 21, 2018
    by Nick Kush May 21, 2018

    Every piece of content distributed by Netflix feels like a calculated ploy to get more subscribers these days, no matter how artistic or worthwhile the film is in the end.  Their latest release — Catching…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Revenge (2018)

    by Nick Kush May 17, 2018
    by Nick Kush May 17, 2018

    Hollywood is in a bit of a transitional period in the wake of the #MeToo movement that kicked many predators to the curb, creating the foundation for a proper environment for people to enjoy a…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Kings (2018)

    by Nick Kush May 6, 2018
    by Nick Kush May 6, 2018

    After the Rodney King incident sent shock waves through Los Angeles, racial divide and tensions were at an all-time high in the area, especially between the police force and citizens.  The conflict boiled over into…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Ghost Stories (2018) (Watch)

    by Nick Kush April 27, 2018
    by Nick Kush April 27, 2018

    While Avengers: Infinity War is running roughshod through the world and taking all the box office money away from literally every other film that’s currently out in theaters, there’s definitely are some other fascinating, smaller…

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  • Top 10 Lists

    Top 10 Greatest Films of ‘Hyperlink Cinema’

    by Jordan Turner March 17, 2018
    by Jordan Turner March 17, 2018

    Hyperlink cinema is an interesting subgenre that has entered the lexicon for films. It’s a term that was coined by journalist and poet Alissa Quart and popularized by Pulitzer prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert in his…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Thoroughbreds (2018)

    by Nick Kush March 12, 2018
    by Nick Kush March 12, 2018

    In the middle of large blockbusters released this month is a smaller, intimate film entitled Thoroughbreds.  With rising talent and a fascinating legacy that has already been formed before most people will get to see the…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – The Florida Project (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 12, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 12, 2018

    As A24 continues to ramp up distribution on unique projects, another one of their properties, The Florida Project, continues to receive awards consideration from multiple governing bodies.  Whether it goes on to win countless awards remains…

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  • ReviewsRomance

    Film Review – Call Me by Your Name (2017)

    by Nick Kush January 11, 2018
    by Nick Kush January 11, 2018

    At the Sundance Film Festival back in January of 2017, word quickly spread about a little film from Italy entitled Call Me by Your Name. Although its subject matter was controversial to some, it quickly became…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – Good Time (2017)

    by Nick Kush September 1, 2017
    by Nick Kush September 1, 2017

    Although Robert Pattinson’s name still has somewhat of a stigma for casual moviegoers from his work in the Twilight series, those who have seen his recent work know that he is incredibly gifted as a performer.  Since…

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  • Reviews

    An Interview with Issa-Jean Sarr, Production Executive of Hood River Entertainment

    by Nick Kush August 27, 2017
    by Nick Kush August 27, 2017

    It is with great pleasure that I had the opportunity to interview Issa-Jean Sarr of Hood River Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based production company that has some exciting new projects that are currently in development.  Sarr,…

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  • Reviews

    Film Review – A Ghost Story (2017)

    by Nick Kush August 3, 2017
    by Nick Kush August 3, 2017

    Coming off his win for Best Actor at this past year’s Academy Awards, Casey Affleck then decided to tackle an odd role as a ghost depicted by having a bed sheet over his head in A…

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