Film

Film Review: Mafia Mamma
If you get involved with organized crime, you’d better know what you’re doing—Catherine Hardwicke doesn’t. … read more

Oh Baby! How Brooke Trantor Explores the Female Experience
In a world where women are often under- or even misrepresented in cinema, director Brooke Trantor and her short film Oh Baby! are defying expectations. … read more

Chris McKay on the Biting Humor of Renfield
The relationship between horror and comedy is on display in every frame of director Chris McKay’s Renfield, a new take on the Dracula legend which finds humor in upping the emotional stakes of the story by introducing using modern sensibilities and ideas about self care. Nicholas Hoult stars as R.M. Renfield, the loyal servant of

Film Review: Chupa
Chupa has its heart firmly in the right place, and as live action, family-friendly entertainment goes, it’s above average. … read more

Film Review: How to Blow Up a Pipeline
How to Blow Up a Pipeline endows enthusiasm to get involved in environmental activism, though you may not be quite ready to blow up a pipeline just yet. … read more

Film Review: Air
Air is a return to form for Ben Affleck the director and Matt Damon the actor, and hopefully it’s the beginning of a renaissance for both. … read more

A.V. Rockwell on the Connective Tissue of A Thousand and...
The future looks bright for A Thousand And One and for Rockwell, who is filled with stories to tell and has a passion for her art form and her city. … read more

Film Review: Rye Lane
With her debut feature Rye Lane, Allen-Miller is simply showcasing her filmmaking strengths, and it’s a strong showing overall. … read more

Film Review: Between Sins
Between Sins is a powerful, confident feature debut from Miller, held aloft by its clear vision, powerful performances and heartfelt execution. … read more

Film Review: Tetris
Tetris is an enjoyable and engrossing way to pass time. All the pieces come together to score some points in Apple’s quest to level up as a top player in film. … read more