What truly makes for a great detective movie? History has shown us it’s a balance between mystery, well-rounded characters and a story that keeps audiences on their toes. More often than not one of these elements ares missing, so do…
Sundance 2021: ‘Searchers’ is looking for love in all the online places
In Pacho Velez’s new documentary, Searchers (formally The Browsers), a rotation of about 75 New Yorkers—including the director himself—are interviewed, examined, and observed as they use a swath of online dating apps in real-time. Some are looking for love, others…
Sundance 2021: ‘Eight For Silver’ delights with new werewolf lore
Beware the wolf, but not like before. There aren’t full moons or sexy werewolves this time around. Instead, Eight For Silver delivers a refreshingly horrifying take on werewolf lore and period piece horror. Sean Ellis’ new film is bloody, visceral,…
Sundance 2021: ‘On the Count of Three’ takes aim at men’s mental health in unexpectedly funny ways
The opening moments of On the Count of Three couldn’t do a better job at sucking the audience into its dark, comedic presence. Two men face down one another with guns in an unexplained standoff, but the circumstances of the…
The 12 best movies of 2020 from first-time filmmakers
Despite having to search and watch movies differently this year, 2020 has offered a wealth of storytelling in film with independent and often-marginalized voices receiving more time to shine through limited release strategies. It’s allowed for some stunning films to…
‘Mank’ review: David Fincher’s passion project drowns in booze and backstory
Watching a David Fincher movie is like looking at the inside of a beautiful clock: it looks so simple and beautiful on the outside, but seeing all the moving gears and machinery on the inside is intimidating. The director has…
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ review: Ron Howard’s latest is condescending and cartoonish
Ron Howard has a curious relationship with Americana throughout his career. Though born in Oklahoma, Howard started in show business when he was still in diapers. He’s been seen in two distinct visions American life (The Andy Griffith Show and…