There are certain expectations that accompany the screen adaptation of a successful Broadway musical. There are even more when that musical is in itself a reworking of an iconic film. Therefore, one could hope that Mean Girls, might be able ...
A horror film encompassing the paradigms of the human mind, virtual reality (VR), and vendetta, ClearMind attempts to thread through a tightrope, ultimately losing balance halfway through. With Seana Kofoed at the pen and Rebecca Eskreis helming the direction, the ...
Fitting In, a stirring coming-of-age drama-comedy, brilliantly written and directed by Molly McGlynn, offers an intriguing narrative through the highs and lows of adolescence and presents the audience with a breathtaking tapestry of joy, grief, identity crisis, and hope. The ...
In Matthew Vaughn‘s Argylle, he dips into the lively concoction of the spy-action-comedy genre to offer audiences a romp of cinematic extravaganza. Unraveling in an enigma wrapped within a web of convoluted twists, the film swings wildly between breath-taking stunts, ...
Director Charles Stone III’s The Underdoggs positions itself as an all-star, sports comedy romp, and it assembles a diverse, vibrant cast, featuring Snoop Dogg, Tika Sumpter, Andrew Schulz, Mike Epps, and George Lopez. The storyline explores the redemptive narrative of ...
Bosco is an earnest biographical drama that attempts to mirror the reality of a man stuck in a lopsided legal system. Helmed by writer-director Nicholas Manuel Pino, Bosco sheds light on the real-life tale of Quawntay Bosco Adams, sentenced to ...
The Tiger’s Apprentice, a collaborative endeavor by Paramount Animation and Jane Startz Productions, attempts to visually conjure the world depicted in the 2003 novel by Laurence Yep. Although some elements have been wonderfully transformed on screen under the proficient direction ...
From writer and first-time director Olivia West Lloyd comes Somewhere Quiet, a haunting psychological thriller which embarks on a mission to scrutinize the bruising intricacies of trauma. Jennifer Kim takes the spotlight as Meg, a woman recovering from a harrowing ...
Orion and the Dark is an animated adventure film that finds a sweet spot in mixing fun and fantastical escapades with underlying, crucial messages about mental health, childhood anxiety, and embracing one’s fears. Debut director Sean Charmatz alongside renowned screenwriter ...
Scrambled is an emotive and vibrant comedy-drama, from the dynamic creative talents of Leah McKendrick, who not only directed but also wrote and stars in the film. There’s a biting poignancy beneath the laughter, tackling a topic as personal as ...
Badland Hunters brings director Heo Myung-haeng‘s apocalyptic world to life in his ambitious directorial debut. His foray into the film world proves effective in illustrating the grotesque desperation that takes root after society crumbles, crafting a riveting but slightly flawed ...
In Trunk: Locked In, director Marc Schießer brings to the big screen an ambitious, character-driven, psychological thriller. Featuring the talents of Sina Martens as the bewildered captive, Malina, the film utilizes a strikingly minimalistic setting and claustrophobic plot to put ...
