Alex Garland is fighting a new battle. In the past, Garland has tackled such topics as the dangers of A.I. (Ex Machina) and toxic masculinity (Men). But now, in his latest film, Civil War, the director has set his sights on the brutality of a divided America. Set in the near future, Civil War depicts America as a…
Set in the concrete jungle of New York City, Problemista tells the story of Alejandro (Julio Torres), an aspiring toy designer who has yet to successfully realize his dreams. Battling with immigration, Alejandro desperately searches for work in order to solidify his visa but can’t seem to find anything consistent (or satisfying). His world begins to change…
By Catherine Erskine As you know, I love horror movies, especially possession ones, even if they make me sleep with a light on. (Alright fine, they all do. But movies about possession means that I need an extra bright nightlight!) As their feature film debut, Talk to Me is directed by Danny and Michael Philippou…
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, THE WHALE tells the story of Charlie (Brendan Fraser), an obese recluse who lives his life as an online teacher from the safety of his apartment. With the end of his life approaching, Charlie reaches out to his estranged daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink) in the hopes of reconciling before it’s too…
For the first time in a while, there seems to be a lot for families to see in theatres. Between Minions, Lightyearand, arguably, Jurassic World, there?s a lot of frenetic action and crazy special effects that are designed to draw eyeballs to the multiplex. But the best family film of the year is probably the least likely. Directed…
Truly anything goes in the multiverse. Whether it’s empowering chapstick, googly-eyed boulders and hot dog fingers, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE unleashes the potential of the concept in its fullest sense, bringing every conceivable universe to life with boundless imagination. However, at the same time, to gaze into infinity is also an overwhelming prospect. This…
Directed by Kogonada,?After Yang?tells the story of Jake (Colin Farrell), a husband and father who?s family has purchased an android named Yang to help around the help. With his warm spirit, Yang (Justin H. Min) has become an important part of the family over the years, especially to their young daughter, Mika (Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja)….
Set in 1969,?Apollo 11: Quarantine?is a documentary short that shows what happened after NASA?s successful launch to the moon. In case the astronauts made contact with any microscopic life on the moon, NASA deemed it necessary for them to distance themselves from others for 21 days as a precaution so that they could be properly…
Written and directed by Bo Burnham, Eighth Grade?follows the story of Kayla (portrayed brilliantly by Elsie Fisher), a pre-teen girl in the final week before her middle school graduation. Looking forward to high school in the fall, Kayla is caught between who she was and who she wants to be. As her school year comes…
First Reformed?tells the story of Toller (Ethan Hawke), a former military veteran and pastor of the First Reformed Church.? Preparing to celebrate their 250th?anniversary, the church has become largely ceremonial, with most parishioners having moved over to the local megachurch, led by charismatic Pastor Jeffers (Cedric the Entertainer).?When tragedy strikes, Toller finds himself torn between…
