Review: A Dirty Shame (2004), How a Budget Ruined the Pope of Trash
John Waters, the unequivocal “Pope of Trash,” has not directed a feature in over two decades. The reason? A Dirty
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Straight Through Crew (2025), A Mind-Bending Look At Going Nowhere
Many view the transition from school into the working world as a relatively straightforward process, almost a singular event. The
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Review: Peacock (2010), A Poor Hitchcock Homage That Nobody Saw
If you’re like me and you spend far too much time online, there’s a relatively good chance that you’ve seen
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Accountability: Featuring Gas Man (2025)
Certain indie films come along and make you wonder what they’re really trying to show you. It took me about
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Alleviate (2023), A Tragic & Poignant Short Film by Daniel Keeble
Grief is universal. Every single one of us has suffered the loss of a loved one — or will suffer
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Reflect (2023), A Mind-Bending Metaphysical Journey Into the Unknown
As a film critic, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a director with a truly distinctive and entertaining style. With
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M. Butterfly (1993), A Timid Adaptation That Flattens the Real Story
I’m not sure how I came across the true love affair between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer
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No One Will Save You (2023), A Dialogue-Free Sci-Fi Horror Film
With the sheer volume of films coming out through streaming platforms, directors need a good hook to get anyone to
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Silent as the Grave (2023), A Unique Take On Murder Mysteries and Documentary Filmmaking
Silent as the Grave (2023), a film by Brad Podowski and Dan Gremley, offers a completely fresh take on a
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Nobody Knows (2004), A Beautiful Adaptation of a Real-Life Tragedy
Presenting filial solidarity (or lack thereof) in the face of obstacles is a popular theme in dramas, though it feels
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Jeanne du Barry (2023), A Boring and Pointless Historical Farce
Promotion for Jeanne du Barry (2023) was confusing from the start, as all of the posters and teasers featured the
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Review: Voyagers (2021), It’s Lord of the Flies In Space
I wish I could outdo the title of this review, but it really does summarize everything you need to know
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The Coronating (2023), A Beautiful, Surreal, and Frightening Guilt Trip
It’s no small feat to make a short film look good. Most young filmmakers simply don’t have the budget or
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Evil Dead Rise (2023), A Terrible Stain on the Franchise
After watching Evil Dead Rise (2023), I felt disheartened that Sam Raimi let his great horror franchise fall into mediocrity.
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Unhuman (2022), An Unrefreshing and Unconvincing Zombie Comedy
In the past, I’ve had a lot to say about the zombie comedy genre. I’m not the only one, either.
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Call Me Chihiro (2023), A Charming Japanese Film With Nowhere to Go
It would be a tad banal to complement Call Me Chihiro for stirring “emotion” in its viewers, as you could
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Sleepaway Camp (1983), The Best Plot Twist In LGBT Horror
When you’ve watched dozens, if not hundreds of 80s horror films, it can be difficult to find something that truly
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