A Christmas Surprise – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While absolutely silly, A Christmas Surprise does deliver a fun, overtly dramatic Christmas story.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
All My Life – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“All My Life” avoids any opportunity to develop its characters as it focuses on crafting an enviable romance.
Princess of the Row – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While the performances and story are strong in Princess of the Row, there is just something about it that tarnishes the viewing experience.
Life In A Year – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Life In A Year will make you laugh, make you cry, and will make you reconsider previous opinions on Cara Delevingne and Jaden Smith.
Superintelligence – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Superintelligence follows the usual Melissa McCarthy movie formula, so as long as you’re a fan of hers, you’ll enjoy the film.
Happiest Season – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While there might be times Happiest Season may make you roll your eyes, its heart and certain characters keep you watching until the end.
If Anything Happens I Love You – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Fully prep to be in tears while watching the 12 minute short If Anything Happens I Love You.
The Princess Switch: Switched Again – Summary/ Review (With Spoilers)
The Princess Switch: Switched Again, like most holiday movies, is made solely for its audience and doesn’t offer a royal invitation to detractors.
Sound of Metal (2020) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sound of Metal has the performances needed to make it a stirring, likely Oscar-caliber movie, but after a certain point, it overstays its welcome.
Uncle Frank (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Uncle Frank, thanks to Paul Bettany and Sophia Lillis, leaves a bit of a heavyweight on your shoulder that can only be relieved with tears.
A New York Christmas Wedding (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
If you like holiday movies which get your emotional, feature a “What If?” and are a little queer, you will love A New York Christmas Wedding.
Freaky (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Similar to Happy Death Day, you’ll find Freaky has an unexpectedly good blend of horror and comedy – though it won’t do for its leads as we saw for Jessica Rothe.
Come Away (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If you came to this film hoping for a Black version of Alice In Wonderland and Peter Pan, prep to be disappointed.
True To The Game 2 (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While a definite improvement over the first movie, True To The Game 2 will have you leave the theater a tad frustrated.
True To The Game (2017) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
True To The Game feels like your standard fare gangster movie, with the only exception being who lives and dies.
Operation Christmas Drop – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Like most holiday movies, “Operation Christmas Drop” isn’t going to be the best thing out there. However, it’s simple, based on a true military exercise, and family-friendly.
The Craft: Legacy (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Craft: Legacy” pushes you to feel it didn’t need its predecessor for anything besides name recognition.
Come Play (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Come Play” takes an interesting approach to the monster genre by giving it an emotional edge and autistic lead.
Holidate (2020) – Review/ Summary (wth Spoilers)
For those who like unconventional holiday movies, in this case, with cursing and a dysfunctional family, “Holidate” was made for you.
Gossamer Folds (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Despite its subject matter, there is something surprisingly tame about “Gossamer Folds,” which shows how tolerance and acceptance develops over hate.
Ellie and Abbie (And Ellie’s Dead Aunt) (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Despite a few painfully awkward moments, “Ellie and Abbie (And Ellie’s Dead Aunt” does ultimately give you what you need from it.
Exes Baggage (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Exes Baggage presents your usual will they or won’t they drama as you become so invested in the leads’ relationship you feel as if they must end up together.
Tahara (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In what may feel like a prequel to “Shiva Baby,” Rachel Sennott is joined by Madeline Grey DeFreece for another awkward funeral situation.
Dating Amber (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Dating Amber,” set in 1995, reminds you how much has changed in 25 years as we follow two Irish teens dealing with being ostracized for their sexuality.
The Empty Man (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
A horror movie that is nearly 2 and a half hours – is it worth your time or should you avoid it?
Cadaver (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Despite how creepy and seemingly perfect for the season “Cadaver” appears, it fails to live up to what you likely imagined.
Shiva Baby – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Dancing on the tightrope between cringe and funny, “Shiva Baby” presents Rachel Sennott as someone on the cusp of mainstream fame.
Fish Head (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this quiet drama, a young girl, on the brink of puberty, wonders what the end result might be.
Were You Gay In High School (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Were You Gay In High School” has the quality and appeal of something you’d think was released on Wong Fu’s YouTube channel due to its comedy and heart.
Movies | Indie | Mixed (Divisive) | Short
Egghead & Twinkie (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Coming out isn’t always a delicate procedure, as shown in “Egghead & Twinkie.”
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.
Love and Monsters (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Love and Monsters” reminds you Dylan O’Brien is one of this generation’s top action stars and will likely be the one people compare others to in the future.
2 Hearts (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“2 Hearts,” at times, may feel like a TV movie that somehow made it to the big screen, but that doesn’t mean it won’t get you in your feelings.
Honest Thief (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If you love Liam Neeson movies, he delivers a succinct action film in “Honest Thief.”
Ms. White Light (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Like the dying process, “Ms. White Light” has its good moments and bad moments, but ultimately ends with a whisper.
Walk Away From Love – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Walk Away From Love,” strangely, avoids some of the usual tropes you’d expect, but whether that makes it better or not? Well, read on.
Charm City Kings (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Charm City Kings,” like so many urban dramas, shows the many rare paths it could take but ends up on the well-trodden road.
The War With Grandpa (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For years “The War With Grandpa” has seen its release date changed so, does that mean it’s a bad film? Read on.
Vampires vs. The Bronx (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Vampires vs. The Bronx” lovingly expands the horror genre, with its charming cast but misses key opportunities to leave a mark.
