On June 15th 2018, Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to eleven years in prison for fraud. The former CEO of the now defunct bio-tech company Theranos, Elizabeth and her ex-partner, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani defrauded investors out of $700 million after it was revealed the blood test device they developed never actually worked. The meteoric rise and fall of Theranos is quite possibly the biggest Silicon Valley scandal in recent memory. It has been nearly a decade since Holmes crashe

Lets face it - 2026 has not been a good year in America. With mounting economic and geopolitical pressure, a decade old culture war that refuses to die, and the rotting of minds both young and old by that most ubiquitous of demons: Generative AI, one could be forgiven for indulging in daydreams of revolution. Our country was founded by a revolution after all, why shouldn’t we dream of wiping the slate clean and starting again? Some days it seems as though the entire world scr

[the following review contains minor early spoilers] For the film nerds of the world, one of 2026's most anticipated release was Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger, led by none other than Tom Cruise. With a budget just shy of $200 million, the star power of Cruise, and one of the world's leading directors at the helm, Digger seemed like a safe bet for one of the year's most successful films. However, the movie's opening this past weekend told a different story. Not only has it f

The world can't seem to agree on a lot these days, but through all of the tireless arguments and debates, one universal truth has always prevailed: don't fuck with kids. It is every parent's worst nightmare finding out that their child is being taken advantage of by someone with sinister intentions. With the rise of the internet in the 2000's, that threat became 10 times more credible. When paranoia was at an all time high, Dateline NBC saw a golden opportunity for their late

When developers Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara of Capcom released the first Resident Evil game in 1996, nobody could've predicted it would later become one of the biggest media franchises of all time; expanding beyond video games into comics, novels, and most notably: feature films. Starting with the first titular film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson in 2002, there have been six additional movies since, becoming the third highest-grossing video game film series of all time

We all know what it's like to feel trapped. Maybe you've been on an elevator that broke down or squished between people on a crowded subway car, even if it's just for a few seconds, being stuck in one place is never a comfortable feeling. Even worse however, is being trapped mentally or emotionally in a situation of your own making. For Kaylin Allshouse's Still Ohio, that snare takes the form of a dying relationship that manifests in the form of something much more sinister..

No matter how content you are in your current situation, we have all experienced daydreams of throwing caution to the wind, getting in a car, and leaving it all behind to start anew. Whether it be alone or with a crew, for a weekend or forever, it's a fantasy that always sits in the back of our minds. But what if you actually did it? What if you and two of your closest friends set out on an impromptu trip just to get away for a while? Would it make a difference? Would the hap

"Everyone always talks about the power of love, but nobody talks about the power of spite." Have you ever done something you knew was wholeheartedly wrong, just for the sake of getting even? As much as we hate to admit it, we all have. But did your deed spiraled so far out of control that it ends up ruining the lives and reputations of those around you, including yourself? This is exactly the kind of story that dominated this year's Sundance Film Festival, being one of the h

The film industry is a tricky, cutthroat business, and nobody understands that more than the creatives who work in it. For the vast majority of people working in film, the smallest modicum of success can take years. But imagine finally making it to the top of that mountain, being told by one of tinseltown's top studios that your movie is officially in development. Now imagine spending thousands of hours with your team writing, filming, being on set all in the pursuit of your

Sometimes you can go from the top of your game to the plateau of mediocrity. For those who grew up "gifted kids," navigating success as an adult can be a challenge when you go from "good for your age" to just "average." Few films understand this better than Isabel Hagen's On A String, which won Best Screenplay at last year's Tribeca Film Festival. Over the course of 80 minutes, it presents a raw look at modern womanhood as well as the frustration of being undervalued and over

Out of all the competitive professions in the United States, none compare to the film industry. Out of millions of wide-eyed hopefuls, very few actually get to see their work showcased to the masses and even fewer get to make a name for themselves. When starting out, one measly mistake can mean the difference between success and a total industry blacklisting. One film showcases this is new feature Above the Line by Jeffrey Scott Collins which not only explores the plight of y

This week, the new queer dystopian short, Peppermint Pixie Dream Girl premieres at the Marilyn Monroe Theater in West Hollywood! To prepare for the film's premiere, we had the pleasure of sitting down with writer, director, producer, and editor Kylie Mungenast to discuss not only the short but the world at large and what it means to be a transgender artist in this current political climate. Rua: "Welcome Kylie, I want to first of all say congratulations on your film, it is so

There will never be another Anthony Bourdain. A chef, author, and true global citizen, who understood that a trip to the local hot dog stand could be just as meaningful as a meal at the French Laundry. Through his TV shows, Parts Unknown and No Reservations, Bourdain showcased cuisine from the hidden, underrepresented corners of the world, appreciating not only taste and history, but the true power of food: how it brings people together. In 2018, Anthony Bourdain died by suic

We are currently in the last few days of the Locarno Film Festival, one of the most prestigious entertainment events in Europe. Not only does Locarno screen favorites from past festivals like Cannes and Tribeca, it also sees the premieres of new feature films we will be talking about this upcoming award season! One notable feature film this year was Bruton, a biopic about how one man's life was turned upside down by a tragic accident and how love and determination still perse

If you've been to a movie in the past month there's a good chance you've seen the trailer for One Night Only, and if you live in a major city there's an even better chance that you've seen a billboard or two. For the past few weeks this film's advertising has been downright inescapable and as of this weekend it is finally in theaters. While having the style of a stereotypical rom-com, One Night Only comes with a twist that movie-goers are labeling "stupid" at best and "offens

Eighteen years since the end of the original series and twelve since the end of its sequel series The Legend of Korra, the Avatar: The Last Airbender series finally makes a triumphant return with its first feature length film! This time around the stakes have never been higher, not just for the characters but for Nickelodeon and Paramount. Despite having a veracious fanbase, it's been a long time since the prime of the series. Have the viewers from a decade ago outgrown this

Parenthood and adolescence are hard, but no time is more difficult for both parties than the summer between high school and college. Parents are caught between protecting and letting go and the kids are caught in the limbo of being not a child anymore, but not quite an adult either. Nine times out of ten this causes undeniable tension between both sides, it's easy to see why very few people look back on this time fondly. This pivotal moment in time is captured in the new indi

[The following review is spoiler-free] I can still fondly recall the night of December 16th, 2021, the opening night of Spider-Man: No Way Home. As a seventeen year old AMC employee, I marveled at the crowds of people rushing into the theater in everything from T-shirts to head-to-toe costumes. People of all ages flooded our tiny suburban theater, from long-time fans to young children, all eager to see their favorite character's latest adventure. To this day it is the single

Cinema has been a part of queer culture since pictures first began to move. Over the past few decades audiences have witnessed queer stories evolve from being the butt of the joke to taking up the spotlight. Now more than ever, stories of gay and transgender people matter in the American cinema landscape, and there are no shortage of brilliant projects to choose from. One new independent short attempts to showcase a seldom-seen point of view: a trans lesbian story told by a t

[the following review contains spoilers for a 3,000 year old story] 2026 has been a banner year for high-profile releases. Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day, and Supergirl all have come and gone and it's only July! But no matter who you are, there's no denying that the most-anticipated film this year was none other than Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. So much so that tickets started going on sale a full calendar year ago, and sold out soon after! This weekend, after over a year o