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Cruella (2021) | Film Review
Cruella showcases the marvelous talents of Emma Stone and Emma Thompson while deftly bringing the iconic villain's origin story to life. Read on for our spoiler-free review.
Read More »A Quiet Place Part II | Film Review
John Krasinski manages to escape the laws of the sequel and crafts a worthy follow-up with A Quiet Place Part II. Read on for our review.
Read More »Lucifer Engrosses Viewers With A Ride Out Of Hell | Finale Season Review
Lucifer's final season does the series justice with humor, love, death, some gritty fight scenes (thanks Netflix!), and one of the most fun and clever musical episodes, and is riddled with a talented cast hyped all the way up, offering their Sunday best. As it turns out, the devil ain't so bad after all.
Read More »Seance (2021) | Film Review
Seance could have benefitted from a bit more logic in its plotting and a dose of manic energy in the proceedings, but overall this is an entertaining thriller worth a watch. Read on for our spoiler-free review.
Read More »North Hollywood | Film Review
North Hollywood is a coming-of-age tale about Michael (Ryder McLaughlin) in North Hollywood, L.A., whose dream of being a professional skateboarder is challenged by his blue-collar father (Vince Vaughn). Much of the film is by the book, but if you're looking for a short and sweet coming-of-age film about dreams and navigating male bonds, it's worth a rental.
Read More »High Ground (2021) | Film Review
High Ground is a simplistic yet beautifully shot historical revenge thriller, highlighted by Simon Baker's restrained performance and newcomer Jacob Junior Nayinggul.
Read More »Wildcat (2021) | Film Review
Wildcat follows a journalist as she is captured, interrogated, and tortured in enemy hands. Driven by Georgina Campbell’s captivating performance, Wildcat is a taut drama with a thrilling final act.
Read More »Beast Beast | Film Review
Beast Beast follows three youths in various states of adolescence in search of meaning, fun, and adoration. Read on for our review.
Read More »The Fallout | SXSW 2021 Film Review
The Fallout is a remarkable film that explores the ramifications of tragedy on our adolescents and how the human conditional response is not a one-size-fits-all.
Read More »Violet | SXSW 2021 Film Review
Olivia Munn stars as a young executive undergoing a conflict with her inner dialogue in writer-director Justine Bateman's Violet.
Read More »Ludi | SXSW 2021 Film Review
Shein Mompremier stars as Ludi, a nurse trying to make ends meet in Miami's Little Haiti. Read on for our review.
Read More »SXSW 2021 – Episodic Premieres/Pilot: Cruel Summer, Them, Dale’s House, Chad
Direct from SXSW 2021 - Reviews of Episodic Premieres: Them, Cruel Summer, Dale's House, and Chad
Read More »The Feast | SXSW 2021 Film Review
A slow-burn horror tale with an environmental mindset, The Feast never bites off more than it can chew. Read on for our review.
Read More »Recovery | SXSW 2021 Film Review
Despite being a film about saving someone from a coronavirus breakout, Recovery is brilliant in making COVID-19 the background of the story and bringing the relationships to the forefront. By the film’s conclusion, Call and Everton have accomplished the impossible and allowed you to truly relish in the humor of life through the lens of a road-trip.
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