Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: The Penguin Lessons
The Penguin Lessons is a very enjoyable, inspirational little film that isn’t likely to find a large audience in the US. … read more
In The Divorce Between Sundance and Utah, It’s The Kids...
As long as the people pulling his strings insist on clinging to an erroneous definition of “Utah’s values” dictated by bigotry, we’re doomed to stay single and bitter for a long time. … read more
Film Review: Death of a Unicorn
The bond between a parent and their child can take many different forms and can sometimes become quite strained. Death of a Unicorn is a unique and entertaining story about what happens when you try to mess with that bond. … read more
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Film Review: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
It’s fitting that on On Becoming a Guinea Fowl begins with a road accident, because it’s a film that is often deeply disturbing and unpleasant, yet it becomes difficult to look away. … read more
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Film Review: Snow White
Snow White is one of the better remakes Disney has done, trying hard to find its own identity and succeeding just enough to be memorable. … read more
The World Will Tremble Brings A Long-Buried True Story of...
The director also sees the film as deeply relevant to today’s world, with the rise of antisemitism, othering and fascism around the globe and in the United States. … read more
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Film Review: The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney...
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is everything you could reasonably want it to be: a great mix of wistful throwback and just enough modern sensibilities to strike a perfect balance. … read more
Film Review: The Electric State
It’s hard to imagine anyone becoming invested in the odious piece of dreck on either level, and its only value would have been as a massive tax-write off. … read more
Film Review: Novocaine
Novocaine is shockingly violent, but it’s hilariously funny, wonderfully light-hearted and surprisingly sweet. … read more
Ian Seabrook Takes A Deep Dive Into Visual Storytelling with...
Despite the grueling conditions of underwater filmmaking, Seabrook thrives on the challenge. … read more
Film Review: Queen of the Ring
Queen of the Rings isn’t going to be contending for any Oscars, but it’s a rousing and likeable sports movie that chronicles a turning point in history. … read more
Series Review: Daredevil: Born Again
It’s taken a wait of nearly five years for Daredevil: Born Again, but it was well worth the wait to give the devil his due. … read more
