Though a raw coronavirus documentary may not be at the top of anyone’s “to do” list right now, a pandemic-laden film festival wouldn’t be complete without at least one pandemic-focused film. That spot has been designated to 76 Days, the…
Everything and everyone was changed by World War II. Whether you were a soldier at war, a nurse in the Medic tents, a parent fearful of the loss of a son or a child left parentless, these effects did not…
It feels like forever has passed since spurs were swapped for pedals. Well-stomped paths and pikes were buried by cement and even something as bountiful and elegant as sunlight became hampered by pockets of skyscrapers. The horse, once man’s primary…
You’re not dreaming. We are going back to Manderley thanks to Rebecca, the latest from director Ben Wheatley. Yes, this is that Rebecca. Again. But hey, the Daphne du Maurier novel keeps being revisited because it’s that good. Its twisty…
Streaming might be the future, but physical media is still the present. It’s also awesome, depending on the title, the label, and the release, so each week we take a look at the new Blu-rays and DVDs making their way…
If Bob Fosse ever taught us anything, it’s that musicals don’t always need to end happily. Even behind all the glitz and glamour that trademarks the genre – words, actions and more importantly songs, can often reflect an entirely different…
Last year, Chyna Robinson directed No Ordinary Love, an immersive thriller about two women in abusive marriages. It pivots its audience between two very different, but very real, experiences of intimate partner violence. We follow its protagonists as they realize they are in…
It’s all about the game and how you play it. Scores of minds have grappled and tugged at riches. The parlay between rags and results requires either ambition or fault. The best players secure both. And while it may feel…
The first film to premiere almost simultaneously at the Toronto, Venice, New York, and Telluride Film Festivals, Nomadland is a tale centered around Fern (Frances McDormand), a jobless, working-class woman who turns to life as a modern-day nomad who traverses…
In the No Time To Die Countdown, Jake Tropila takes a look back at every Bond film – official and unofficial – in anticipation of the release of the latest entry. Despite reaching an artistic apex with On Her Majesty’s…