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"Tron: Ares" — Glowing Visuals, Dim Returns
Disney's Tron changed the game when it first came out in 1982. Written by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie Macbird, it was bold, new, and had a unique visual style that turned it into a cult classic. Since the 80's audiences have witnessed the release of two additional films, Tron: Legacy in 2010 and this year's highly anticipated, Tron: Ares . Being the first franchise installment in fifteen years as well as including a star-studded cast, the pressure was on for Tron: Ares , bu

Rua Fay
Oct 173 min read


"Is This Thing On?" Bradley Cooper’s Joke Without a Punchline
This year's New York Film festival had no shortage of exciting new projects by some of the best creative minds the industry has to offer. This year, the film that received the honor of closing out the festival was Bradley Cooper's latest directorial project, Is This Thing On? starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern. But after just a few minutes of sitting in the theater, the question I found myself asking was, “Is this thing working?” After Cooper directed the formally adventu

Matt Haller
Oct 153 min read


"How to Shoot a Ghost:" A Lyrical Meditation on Mortality
This year's Venice Film Festival like always, introduced the world to a slate of new, incredible films by some of the entertainment industry's top figures. That's to be expected of one of the top film festivals in the world. While Venice is known for showing features, it also showcases a wide array of short films from around the world. This year, one of the most notable shorts was How to Shoot a Ghost by Eva H.D. and Academy Award winner, Charlie Kaufman. Marking a triumphan

Rua Fay
Oct 133 min read


"Anemone:" Too Little, Too Late.
In 2017, legendary actor Daniel Day-Lewis starred in Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread , his last film before going into retirement. The news that he would no longer appear on screen came as a devastating blow to millions of film lovers, but luckily for them, this retirement would be short lived. This year's New York Film Festival saw the release of his latest project, Anemone , which he co-wrote with his son, Ronan, who served as the film's director. But after debuting w

Eli Guillen
Oct 133 min read


"Shelby Oaks" - The YouTuber to Horror Pipeline Continues its Win Streak
[the following review is spoiler-free] I’m not sure if I’ve ever been more terrified walking into a screening than Chris Stuckmann’s...

Eric Hardman
Oct 104 min read


"Monster: The Ed Gein Story" is Disturbing for All the Wrong Reasons
Producer, Ryan Murphy has been making successful television shows for the past twenty five years. From Nip/Tuck , to Glee , to American...

Rua Fay
Oct 66 min read


"Hedda" - DaCosta Goes Theatrical
Filmmaker Nia DaCosta is one that I’ve been consistently paying attention to since her grossly underrated re-imagining of Candyman in...

Eric Hardman
Sep 293 min read


A Big Bold Beautiful Bore
2023 was the year of Margot Robbie. Scoring an Oscar nomination, becoming the highest paid actress in the world, as well as starring in...

Rua Fay
Sep 243 min read


Heartfelt but Uneven: Finding the Humanity in Scarlett Johansson's "Eleanor the Great"
2025 has been an unprecedented year when it comes to actors becoming directors. This year alone audiences have seen A-list stars like...

Rua Fay
Sep 243 min read


"HIM:" All Guts, No Glory
[the following review is spoiler-free] Ever since his directorial debut, Get Out back in 2017, Jordan Peele has remained one of the...

Rua Fay
Sep 213 min read


"One Battle After Another" - PTA's Political and Paternal Grand-Slam Revolution
[the following review is spoiler-free] Epics are not new territory for Paul Thomas Anderson. Ever since Boogie Nights, even his shorter...

Eric Hardman
Sep 174 min read


Michael Angelo Covino’s "Splitsville:" a Divorce from the Traditional Rom-Com
In 2019, first-time director, Michael Angelo Covino had his feature film, The Climb premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. An...

Rua Fay
Sep 153 min read


"Hamnet:" Chloé Zhao’s Triumphant Return Through Grief and Creation
Chloé Zhao is perhaps the most devastating victim in recent memory of the indie darling to blockbuster machine pipeline. Her 2021 best...

Eric Hardman
Sep 154 min read


Dev Patel's "Rabbit Trap" is a Well of Wasted Potential
[the following review is spoiler-free] Back in January, The Sundance Film Festival in Utah had arguably one of the most eventful years...

Rua Fay
Sep 123 min read


"The Smashing Machine:" an Undeniable Package, but the Same Old Story
[the following review is spoiler-free] One of the most essential and timeless cinematic sounds is the punch. The muffled crackle of...

Zachary Zanatta
Sep 125 min read


Del Toro's "Frankenstein" is as Gorgeous as it is Frustrating
[the following review is spoiler free] Guillermo Del Toro is one of those filmmakers whose work will excite me even if it was just...

Eric Hardman
Sep 103 min read


"Christy" Proves Even Formulaic Biopics Can Pack a Punch
Ahh, the biopic, there’s no genre quite like it. Tried and true story beats, predictable formulas, usually one really great Oscar-baity...

Eric Hardman
Sep 103 min read


"Wake Up Dead Man:" Rian Johnson’s Ode to Classic Mysteries is an Atmospheric Blast
[the following review is spoiler-free] Introducing the newest installment in his wildly successful Knives Out franchise at its TIFF...

Zachary Zanatta
Sep 84 min read


Beauty and the Grief: Why You Need to See "Twinless"
The Audience Award is one of the most coveted prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. Over the years, the dramatic category award has been...

Rua Fay
Sep 84 min read


"The Lost Bus" - TIFF's New Star-Studded Dad Movie
My favorite genre to lovingly make fun of of all time is the Dad movie. They’re so easy to clown on, but also so unabashedly sincere that...

Eric Hardman
Sep 83 min read
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