Kill (2024)
“Kill” may seem like your straight forward beat em’ up, but it provides so much more than that, to the point of putting all action films released after it on notice.
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Swimming Home (2024)
Starring MacKenzie Davis and Christopher Abbott, between them we watch a increasingly estranged couple, potentially towards the end of their relationship, try to enjoy a vacation featuring a young woman enamored by Abbott’s character.
All That We Love (2024)
Starring Margaret Cho and Kenneth Choi, in “All That We Love,“ we watch as an estranged ex husband and father with the best/worst timing, tries to reconcile with his ex wife and daughter.
Sacramento (2024)
As two long time friends, deal with how they have become estranged, one is dealing with the weight of pending fatherhood, which is leading them to become an anxious mess.
The Wasp (2024)
Starring Natalie Dormer and Naomi Harris, prepare for twists, reveals, and a shocking ending that reminds you the writing needs to match the performances for any surprises to work.
She Loved Blossoms More (2024) – Written Review
Three brothers, mourning their mother, are tasked with creating a machine that could bring her back. However, as they make progress, things and people end up sacrificed.
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead (2024)
Friends with secrets and drama between them begin to get killed off right before an infamous music festival.
Don’t You Let Me Go (2024) – Written Review
After her best friend’s wake, a woman travels back to a weekend they shared to relive experiencing her friend one last time.
A Mistake (2024) – Written Review
Starring Elizabeth Banks, we watch as a doctor handles the death of a patient from her protégé’s guilt, the administration’s desire to lessen the blow, to parents who just want answers.
The Other, Gold (2024)
In a multi week spanning movie, Farrah tries to navigate her feelings and frustrations as another wave of COVID hits, as well as the realization some of her relationships might be over.
Some Rain Must Fall (2024) – Written Review
Starring Yu Aier, a housewife slowly watches her world fall apart and finds herself in constant search for something to grab onto that will hold her up.
Winter Spring Summer or Fall (2024)
Starring Jenna Ortega and Percy Hynes White known for “Wednesday”, in this Tribeca Film Festival release, the two are seniors unsure of where their relationship could or should go.
My Eyes Are Up Here (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“My Eyes Are Up Here” presents to you a romance complicated by more than just someone’s personal baggage.
For People In Trouble (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In this step-by-step short regarding an environmental apocalypse, a couple meets, reaches a high, and falls apart as their means of fighting what’s coming differs short term, and the long-term goal is unable to unite them.
The Sperm Bank (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Can you imagine, to hopefully have kids one day, having to go to a room where everyone knows what you are doing and… you know.
Voice Activated (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While comical in some ways, “Voice Activated” reminds you how much accessibility matters in the development of technology and patience when dealing with other people.
Fish Out Of Water (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
A young woman who has figured out a way to barely survive finds her estranged father at her doorstep, willing to offer help, but there is a question if old memories will impede forgiveness.
Everybody Dies… Sometimes (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In a therapy session, Mara recounts all the people who have died she has grown close to and her anxiety that it could soon happen again.
Regular Rabbit (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Regular Rabbit” is absolutely absurd without having to be violent, slapstick, or implement farce comedy.
The K-Town Killer (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
When you learn how to fight back, it is hard to show restraint when there remain bullies in the world, as shown by “The K-Town Killer.”
Proof Of Concept (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Pitching any kind of film, short film included, and getting financing is hard – but imagine trying to pitch to your dad and uncle who don’t get your vision that much.
Hafekasi (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
A half-Tongan girl is being raised by her White mother, surrounded by her mother’s family, and finds herself enchanted by a pocket of her father’s culture in a local market.
Let Liv (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Alcoholism is a disease which can get passed down from generation to generation but separately, then together, a mother and daughter seek out help with their addiction.
Starling (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Starling” balances being cute and sad as a young spirit returns home for their birthday.
In Passing (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Work can often get in the way of romance, especially when survival is more paramount than quality time.
Faiytales (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fairytales” is an exception to what you usually get when you see a young person in that it isn’t a coming-of-age tale or a sterile children’s story, but what it is like to be a kid.
Witchfairy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
With the type of animation which pushes you to think something nefarious could happen, “Witchfairy” sets you up for one thing but pleasantly gives you another.
Restless In The Night (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Presenting multiple examples of advocating for others and yourself, “Restless Is The Night” is both cautionary and a call to action.
Corvine (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Corvine” reminds you how much the support of parents matters when you are a little kid.
Blood for Dust (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Blood for Dust” is a moody film that examines upwards mobility in America, yet the movie struggles to give you a reason to care for its protagonist.
Deep Sea (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Alongside being visually stunning, almost AAA video game quality at times, “Deep Sea” is an emotional experience, especially as it enters its third act.
Let the Canary Sing (2023) – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Let the Canary Sing” is an intimate portrayal of struggle and joy for Cyndi Lauper’s voice and activism.
I.S.S (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In “I.S.S.,” it appears Ariana DeBose plans to actively avoid the usual Oscar slump a lot of people, especially people of color, experience via a sci-fi drama where there is a nuclear war and a battle for the International Space Station.
The Line (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Line” is a wonderful showcase for Austin Abrams’ talent as it wastes both Halle Bailey and Angus Cloud.
Suitable Flesh (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Suitable Flesh” may lack an explanation regarding what is happening, but you’ll be so locked in you may forget your questions until after the movie is over.
Perpetrator (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
Cold Copy (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Tracee Ellis Ross continues to push beyond her comedy empire with the kind of role which deserves to be in awards contentions.
The Listener (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Listener,” focused on a peer crisis hotline worker, is a stirring, frustrating, and potentially tear-inducing film.
The Graduates (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Graduates,” thankfully avoids showing a school shooting, but what’s left leaves you wanting more.
