Whiteout (Short) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Despite seeming like a horror film, one which pushes you to expect the worst, Whiteout is surprisingly a really good comedy.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Momster (Short) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Featuring Trinkets star Brianna Hildebrand, Momster seems less like a short and more like an extended clip from a finished movie – in a good way.
Snaggletooth (Short) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Snaggletooth was the overall best short of the WTF series and the reason why we’re breaking out many of the top shorts from TFF 2019.
Anna (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Anna, while above your generic Russian spy movie, seems like a direct to VoD release that somehow ended up in theaters.
Child’s Play (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In one movie, Child’s Play (2019) does what the original franchise consistently attempted to do: Be both horrifying yet comical.
Beats (2019) – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Beats is the kind of film which has a good central story, but the bankable star gets in the way of said story shining as it could and should.
Fast Color (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While a bit slow, and definitely having a strong indie vibe, Fast Colors eventually hooks you into its supernatural story.
Murder Mystery (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Murder Mystery is probably the best Adam Sandler comedy in years, at least in terms of story.
Shaft (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Shaft (2019) somehow balances being modern, funny, old school, and a bad mother****er without losing a beat or pushing you to check your watch.
I Am Mother (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With I Am Mother, Netflix continues to produce quality sci-fi films with a small cast, a female lead, and loads of intrigue.
Old Boys (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With Alex Lawther’s charm not fully engaged, Old Boys makes it difficult to invest in his character, or any others, and becomes draining.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While it lacks the emotional oomph it should, X-Men: Dark Phoenix attempts to compensate that with quality action scenes and VFX.
First Impression (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
First Impression is a bargain bin movie which is corny, may not have the best plot but is nonetheless enjoyable.
Ask Dr. Ruth (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In trekking from her childhood in Germany to her 90th birthday, Ask Dr. Ruth shows resiliency doesn’t have to kill your curiosity or smile.
Oh, Ramona! (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Oh, Ramona! has a mini-series vibe which makes the movie, while enjoyable, feel long.
Always Be My Maybe (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Always Be My Maybe is definitely longer than it should be, but that doesn’t take away from the light comedy, cute romance, and moments which may make you tear up.
Ma (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Ma definitely pushes the idea we need more Black horror villains, but ones with villains who have better, or a less inundated, backstory.
Late Night (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Late Night attempts to address ageism, racism, and sexism, while still being funny, and throwing in a bit of romance, and buckles under such lofty goals.
Rim of the World – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Thanks to a slight 80s vibe, and the chemistry of the cast, Rim of the World is an entertaining feature which definitely is in tune with Netflix’s brand.
The Perfection (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Over time, you think you build up a tolerance for messed up movies and yet The Perfection will still leave your mouth gaping open.
Loners (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While an absurd comedy, Loners contains just enough heart, and twists, to see you through until the end.
Rocketman (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Rocketman is like a stage musical turned movie, and if it wasn’t so long and arduous, it could be perfect for both die-hard and casual Elton John fans.
Booksmart (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Booksmart may make you feel representing characters like Amy and Molly isn’t enough anymore and that it doesn’t do justice to its supporting cast.
A Dog’s Journey (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A Dog’s Journey builds upon what was great about A Dog’s Purpose but now has it where the humans and dogs both have an emotionally impactful story.
The Sun Is Also A Star (2019) [Movie] – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Compared to the book, the film version of The Sun Is Also A Star loses what made Natasha such a great character and, plainly, is a disappointing adaptation.
Good Sam (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Good Sam is breezy, likable, avoids any controversial topics, and focuses on an ambitious young reporter trying to find if good people still exist.
Life Like (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Life Like may leave you with a handful of questions, but one character named Henry brings enough intrigue to forget every moment which makes you raise an eyebrow.
Premature (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Premature presents a touching love story which comes off so deeply personal it’ll lead you to question if it is an ode to the writers’ first love.
Wine Country (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Amy Poehler takes a page out of Adam Sandler’s book and has a vacation with her SNL friends, paid for by someone else and made just for her audience.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While there is a bit more innuendo than you may expect, Pokémon Detective Pikachu may just be the rare exception to video game/ card game crossovers.
The Hustle (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While comical at times, Rebel Wilson’s style and Anne Hathaway’s, when it comes to comedy, more so clashes than compliments one another.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile maybe words to describe Ted Bundy, but what you mostly get is his charming side – until the end.
Shorts: WTF (Tribeca Film Festival 2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The WTF Shorts at Tribeca 2019 all live up to the collection’s title, but not all for the same reason.
Clementine (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Clementine, with its score and sometimes eerie characters strings you along to what might be an unsatisfying finish.
See You Yesterday (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
See You Yesterday is one of those, “I wish this came out when I was growing up” kind of movies that represent there is true change in the entertainment industry.
Buffaloed (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Zoey Deutch kills it as Peg and leads you to question why doesn’t Buffaloed have a distribution deal yet? Particularly with Netflix.
Long Shot (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In a strange twist, Rogen ups his game to what you’d expect from Theron, and while he maintains his comedic style, he also veers towards being a more serious actor.
The Last Summer (2019) – Summer, Review (with Spoilers)
All of Netflix’s past teen romance films seemingly were all just a warm-up for The Last Summer.
The Intruder (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While The Intruder doesn’t seem like your yearly dose of generic Black thriller, that doesn’t mean it is necessarily good.
