Category Archives: Reviews

It is difficult to classify Salem Kapsaski’s Spidarlings (2016) as any one genre—or even two. Falling into the categories of punk rock, queer, comedy, horror, and musical, it is reminiscent of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and other cult … Continue reading →

A timely documentary in the wake of the 2016 presidential election, American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs (2017) brings to light the inspiration for Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign. As the name of the film suggests, American … Continue reading →

Warning: Review contains mild spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story based only on trailers and promotional materials. Ever since Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, Star Wars films have been brought back into the mainstream. For nearly ten years, Star … Continue reading →

The national cinemas of Latin America have obtained considerable acclaim in the western world, particularly over the past few decades. Most of this attention has been paid to films from Mexico and South America, which have earned their rightful places … Continue reading →

When one watches a film directed by Wes Anderson, it’s hard not to feel a sense of bliss. Wes Anderson is a director who can convey his artistic identity and individuality through something as simple as a single frame. Whether … Continue reading →

When asked about the reasoning behind the Holocaust, survivor Maryla Michalowski-Dyamant’s answer remains consistent and assured. “It’s inexplicable” she says, looking to dismiss the too-often-asked question. In following with Maryla’s sentiments, Nana (the debut documentary directed by her granddaughter Serena … Continue reading →

Director Andrés Wood’s film doesn’t shy away from the usage of symbolism and an unconventional structure to explore holistically the life of Chilean folklorist Violeta Parra. The results are mesmerizing. In the first shot of Wood’s film, a hazel eye … Continue reading →

Our relationship with technology has made us the most interconnected and–simultaneously–depersonalized society in history. Social media has become more than just a form of communication; it is a collective consciousness, a mirror we obsessively gaze into to reflect upon and … Continue reading →

Before Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment in 2009, comic book and superhero movies looked very different. Comic book movies were more of a mixed bag of quality rather than a streamlined set of interconnected films. Whether it was the unanimously loved … Continue reading →

When first announced, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a movie nobody wanted. Like the reboot of the all-female Ghostbusters (Paul Feig, 2016), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle garnered equal hatred from both fans and critics alike. Whether it was … Continue reading →