'In the Defense against Tyranny' is an exhilarating political rollercoaster
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” These are the eerily foreboding words...
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J.A.
Just how good is 'The Batman'?
Director Matt Reeves brings this serial killer, crime detective story into the dark and stormy realm of Gotham City. This gritty DC film...
J.A.
'Si' is a film that initiates a culture-shifting conversation
In romantic interactions, one is expected to always respect a partner’s decision to say 'no'. But what happens when he/she says 'yes'?...
G.W.
'Tomorrow’s Today' is a perfect marriage of crime and humor
A classic gangster film with a healthy dose of crime, gambling and heavily tattooed Italian mobsters is always a pleasure to watch....
JCG
'The Monsters Without' is a ravishing cinematic experience
While we all love a great monster story, we know for the most part that they are nothing more than products of our human imagination. But...
J.A.
'All Of Our Shadows' bears a timely and vital message
Life is full of scary and intimidating things that fill us with fear. Whether fragments of our imagination or actual dangers lurking in...
Filmsms
'Maxie' is an eye-popping triumph
Jarrett Bryant’s Maxie achieves a raw and honest portrayal of two drug addicted teenagers living on the streets in Eugene, Oregon....
SMS
'Along Came Wanda'- A Tale of Self-Discovery
Love stories appeal to our subconscious and trigger delightful fantasies of unblemished romance. The film’s specific focus on love is...
SMS
'Waterproof'- a dive into East Hampton's crusade to create a safe swimming environment
Water, the life-giving force on which the entire world relies for survival, can sometimes turn into a dangerous antagonist, one capable...
JCG
'The Korean from Seoul' gives us an experience of an eccentric Charlie Kaufman - like story
Being John Malkovich is a movie about outlandish spectators who are able to get inside the brain of actor John Malkovich. Likewise,...
SMS
'Damien' is an exciting mystery
Few indie horror films ever make it to the mainstream market, but Bobby Marno's Damien seems poised to break this glass ceiling. Damien...
JCG
'Escape to the Cove' provides a gritty escape from reality
Written, directed, and co-produced by Robert Enriquez, Escape to the Cove explores the possibility of a world decimated by a viral...
JCG
The exhilarating and fast-paced crime drama that is 'Three Days Gone'
Suspenseful, thrilling and equally intriguing, Three Days Gone is not your usual run-of-the-mill film. It combines a spectacular plot...
JCG
A Novel Approach to ancient Greek Mythology
Over the centuries, numerous stories have been based on Greek mythology. Noah Dean Davenport’s Greek Gossip is a fresh, edgy take on this...
J.A.
The Plight of Two Souls laid bare in “Amidst My Own”
Ruturaj Dhalgade's Amidst My Own is a dreamy film that delves into the possibilities of a parallel reality- the idea that if we just look...
V.R.
Street Bullets, a window into the lives of street children in Karachi
Away from the glittering, clean and affluent parts of well-off Karachi lies a much gory area where people at the very bottom rung in...
J.A.
Incompleteness is truly mindbending
From the opening scene, INCOMPLETENESS shows us that the audience will be in for a mind-bending ride. David Ash, the writer and director...
JCG
The Kid Detective- a mysterious story with many turns
Adam Brody brings a nuanced performance as the protagonist in the The Kid Detective. While the movie is a fun ride, it does have several...
JCG
Lomad (The Fox)- the world's first black and white one-shot feature mesmerizes
Hemwant Tiwari’s groundbreaking feature film Lomad is filmed entirely in one-shot with no cuts, making it the world’s first black and...
V.R.
Fell in love with Bridgerton - a period piece where the diverse ensemble cast works wonders
For the first half of episode 1, I was trying to figure out the diversity in casting of the Queen, Duke of Hastings and rest of the cast....