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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


"Carolina Caroline:" Another Tired Bonnie and Clyde Fable
To anyone who doubts the longevity of Arthur Penn’s era defining Bonnie and Clyde , look no further than Adam Rehmeier’s 2025 film...

Zachary Zanatta
Sep 73 min read


"No Other Choice" - Park Chan-wook Outdoes His Visual Language
South Korean filmmaker, Park Chan-wook is certainly no stranger to darkly comic satires on greed and capitalism. Korean cinema in general...

Eric Hardman
Sep 63 min read


Walking Through Fascism: The Brutal Brilliance of "The Long Walk"
[the following review is spoiler-free] In 1966, an unknown author named Richard Bachman began working on his first book while studying...

Rua Fay
Sep 53 min read


"Sound of Falling" - A Gutting Escapade Through Memory and Loss
Not too long ago Simon Pegg had a lovely sound bite during his visit to the Criterion Closet. He recalls his experience showing his...

Eric Hardman
Sep 53 min read


"Blue Moon's" Linklater-less Script Leaves Audience Demanding More
And just like that, the 50th Toronto International Film Festival takes off on King Street in Canada's most populous city. Despite just...

Eric Hardman
Sep 43 min read


"Caught Stealing:" Darren Aronofsky’s Gritty Love Letter to New York
[The following review is spoiler-free] For the past 25 years, filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has proven himself to be one of the most...

Rua Fay
Aug 313 min read


"Honey Don't!" - The Most Depressing "Comedy" Of the Year
In one of the most devastating filmmaking duo breakups of the 21st century, the Coen Bros. haven’t made a movie together since 2018 with...

Eric Hardman
Aug 253 min read


Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest:" Money, Morality, and New York City
Under a brilliant rising sun over the New York City skyline, we are introduced to Spike Lee’s latest movie, Highest 2 Lowest . Serving...

Eli Guillen
Aug 224 min read


Not Worth the Wait: "Americana" Rides In Too Late
At South by Southwest 2023, Lionsgate presented their western crime thriller, Americana , directed by Tony Tost. With a star studded cast...

Rua Fay
Aug 213 min read


New No-Budget Feature, "Stockton to Table Rock" Captures the Complexities of Abuse
It is every young filmmakers dream to one day direct a feature length film. For most, this opportunity will come from the backing of a...

Rua Fay
Aug 193 min read


Genndy Tartakovsky's "Fixed" is Not Suitable for Any Breed
For the past decade, audiences have been practically begging studios to go back to 2D animation. After an over-saturation of CGI and 3D...

Rua Fay
Aug 143 min read
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