Why is it so much easier to trust the latest tech more than those around us? Directed by Spencer Brown, T.I.M. tells the story of Abi (Georgina Campbell), a prosthetics engineer invited to work on an artificial intelligence bot that seems ready to revolutionize our home lives. However, after the bot begins to malfunction, this…
Thankfully, the Son of a Critch is finally back for more. Based on the best-selling memoir by Canadian comic legend Mark Critch, Son of a Critch steps into the world of 1980s St. John’s Newfoundland as 14-year-old Mark attempts to navigate the treacherous world of middle school. As Mark attempts to survive bullies, romance and just plain bad luck,…
Have you seen the latest Wes Anderson movie? For the first time, his new work required the funds of everyone’s favorite subscription series, Netflix. In some ways, this makes his content more accessible. I was able to download the longest of the four short films he’s realized this year. I’ll review them separately since they’re…
“There is nothing fake about this.” – Zac Efron, The Iron Claw In The Iron Claw, these words are meant to be a window into the beauty of professional wrestling. However, they could also be said about the film itself. Written and directed by Sean Durkin, The Iron Claw is one of the most honest films of the year….
What is the appropriate amount of grief? This is the key question behind Better Days, a film that taps into the unpredictable nature of grief while still celebrating the life we have yet to live. Better Days follows Kate (Sonja Smits), a grieving wife who has just lost her husband of over thirty years. Broken by the loss,…
Written and directed by Liz Whitmere, Cold is a powerful film that uses frigid temperatures to speak into the loneliest aspects of mental health. Although the concept seems almost otherworldly, Whitmere keeps the film grounded. Backed by powerful performances by Scrofano and Baek, Cold simply feels honest. And that’s what makes it most chilling. Cold tells the story of Jane (Melanie…
Can a song save your life? La Sombra del Sol (The Shadow of the Sun) tells the story of Leo (Carlos Manuel Gonzalez), a hard-working, blue-collar man who’s struggling to keep his family afloat financially. However, things begin to change when he encounters his younger brother, Alex (Anyelo Lopez). Having been deaf since birth, Alex has…
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney Based on Walt’s vision for dreaming big, the Disney brand has become synonymous with trying to bring child-like wonder and hope to the next generation. Now, the company reaches the pinnacle of its 100th year celebration with Wish, a delightful animated…
“Three and a half years in jail or twenty at the bank.” From the moment we are born, we are taught how to be productive members of society. We are told to get a job, start a family and, above all else, play by the rules. This is what it means to be a good…
So, help me. I’m a sucker for brainy science fiction. Directed by Gareth Edwards, The Creator is an absolute treat for fans of science fiction. Featuring strong performances and a surprisingly emotional script (which Edwards co-wrote with About a Boy‘s Chris Weitz), the film hits on almost every level. Set within a futuristic world where humanity wages war…
