Egghead & Twinkie (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Coming out isn’t always a delicate procedure, as shown in “Egghead & Twinkie.”
Films that either received a limited release or are released digitally, but not as part of a major streaming distributor.
Indie
Films that either received a limited release or are released digitally, but not as part of a major streaming distributor.
And Then She Kissed Me (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Set to the song “And Then She Kissed Me” by St. Vincent, the short, sharing the song’s name, is a sweet and quick romance made to make you swoon.
Cut Throat City (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Cut Throat City” has noted performances from T.I. and Terrance Howard but, as for the rest of the movie…
A Long Time Coming (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“A Long Time Coming” explores the complexities of Asian Americans and an older generation’s perspective on the Black Lives Matter protests.
DTF (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
I want you to imagine a documentary in which the subject goes out of their way to go against everything agreed upon and is hellbent on chaos. That’s DTF.
All Roads To Pearla (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
All Roads to Pearla has all the ingredients necessary to have some element of shock to it, but they just don’t come together as you need them to.
The Argument (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Argument tries to have it both ways. It wants you to watch it devolve into utter madness yet maintain just enough control to make you laugh as you cringe.
The Burnt Orange Heresy (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the banter and romance between the leads will surely draw you in, the conversations about art, and the male lead’s ego, do leave you on a sour note.
The Spring We Never Had (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The Spring We Never Had is classic Wong Fu which gets you so emotionally invested that when things don’t head towards the ideal, you will yell at your screen.
Skin: A History of Nudity In The Movies – Review/ Summary
While Skin: A History of Nudity In The Movies is informative, it’s utter lack of perspective for people of color, beyond Pam Grier, is a HUGE oversight.
Spree – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
You’ll either weirdly find Spree funny, disgusting, or something which might make you paranoid about ever using a ridesharing app ever again.
The Sunlit Night (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While Jenny Slate’s character finds herself a pleasant and relatable wakeup call, all that happens around her may lead to a raised eyebrow or indifference.
Almost Love (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Almost Love” is good enough to get you invested into the characters, but not to the point of pushing everyone you know to see it.
Summerland (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While the idea of a period drama may lead you to worry about boredom, the often-prickly character Alice keeps things lively in “Summerland.”
Yes, God, Yes – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Yes, God, Yes” is not only probably one of the best coming of age films in a long time, but it also is one of the few teen sex comedies that doesn’t feel like a rehash.
Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey – Review/ Summary
Thanks to a series of rather strange events, “Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey” loses its chance to be a cute teen romance.
A Nice Girl Like You (2020) – Review/Summary (Spoilers)
“A Nice Girl Like You” is a simple, likable rom-com that may not have the most memorable characters, but it’s a fun time to spend an hour and half.
Boogie’s Comedy Slam (2020) – Review
“Boogie’s Comedy Slam,” produced by DeMarcus Cousins, will even make a stone-faced, hard-sell laugh.
Only (2019) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Only” is a sci-fi drama, with a small cast, that is less about entertaining its audience and more about trying to use the sci-fi element for a bait and switch.
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up” is an odd romantic drama in which a woman mulls an abortion or turning a one night stand into a lifetime commitment.
Uncle Tom (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As its name, “Uncle Tom” is divisive when it shows its social conservatism, but in some of its critiques of the Democratic party, among other topics, points are made.
Suzi Q – Review/ Summary
In “Suzi Q,” you get a profile of an innovative singer-songwriter-bandleader-multi-instrumentalist and poet: Suzi Quatro.
Miss Juneteenth (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “Miss Juneteenth” acts as a timely history lesson, it is the mother/ daughter relationship that is the main draw.
2 Minutes of Fame (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
In “2 Minutes of Fame,” Jay Pharoah presents to you a movie that should have been a series, based on its premise.
Infamous (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If a fan of Bella Thorne, you’ll see she is in her element when it comes to playing Arielle in “Infamous.”
Becky (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Mix “Home Alone” with “Hanna” and a little bit of Hit-Girl from “Kick-Ass,” and you get the sometimes shockingly violent “Becky.”
Body Cam (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
With the spin of grief manifesting itself, “Body Cam” explores police brutality and the conflicting emotions of a Black female officer.
Last Moment of Clarity (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Taking note of its criminal element, it’s ultimately the love we see blossom or renewed, that drives “Last Moment of Clarity.”
All For Nikki (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“All For Nikki,” as it goes from one bad situation to the next, goes on and on until it seemingly runs out of ideas.
John Henry (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Between flinch worthy violence, Terry Crews and Ken Foree, alongside a handful of jokes, there is more good to say about “John Henry” than bad.
Love Is Blind (2019) – Review, Summary with Spoilers
Um, “Love Is Blind,” the movie not the TV show, is mid-level “What did I just watch?” Specifically in a, “Am I supposed to find this funny?” kind of way.
Code 8 (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Code 8” gives a pleasant alternative to what the Marvel/DC brand has saturated the market with when it comes to superpowered humans.
The Ghost Who Walks (2019) – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Ghost Who Walks” is a potential tear-jerker which, if it doesn’t make you cry, at least provides you with a thrill ride.
Freshman Year – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Freshman Year” avoids being heavy-handed or eye-roll-inducing about faith. Rather, it approaches a young man’s faith, and decisions, with a realistic tone.
Intermedium (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Intermedium,” like most shorts, is an appetizer. And like any appetizer, it leaves you wanting more.
Pretty Little Stalker – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Pretty Little Stalker” will keep you engaged throughout its time length, but I can’t say it should be high up on your watchlist.
Go Back To China (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Go Back To China” may come off as some silly or light-hearted, as it touches upon Chinese culture and family, it goes so deeper than expected.
M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
With “M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters)” seeking to flesh out the fear of one parent, we’re reminded how difficult it might be to stop a catastrophe.
The Night Clerk (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Between seemingly exploiting its lead having Asperger’s to an uninspiring mystery, “The Night Clerk” struggles.