Red Rocket (2021) vivisects a piece of America – it’s a bittersweet portrayal that marks Sean Baker’s best film to date. Looking through a magnifying glass, the director unearths beauty, and raw emotions and authenticity, all channeled by some of … Continue reading Red Rocket (2021) Review – An Electrifying American Tale

Pablo Larrain’s biopic drama Spencer (2021) escapes categorization, as it constantly finds new ways to surprise. Sumptuous beauty and elegance are in abundance here, alas this is a demanding movie to watch and it won’t won’t tickle everyone’s fancy. Ever … Continue reading Spencer (2021) Review

English dictionary includes one word to describe House of Gucci (2021) – jejune. One can only imagine what this unbelievable true story could have been – and then, there’s this film. After watching the trailer of Ridley Scott’s rich man’s … Continue reading House of Gucci (2021) Review

As a new beginning for an overweary franchise, Spiral: From The Book of Saw (2021) might satisfy only the ardent fans of Saw. Everyone else, who hoped that bringing Chris Rock to the mix changes things for good, can abandon … Continue reading Spiral: From The Book of Saw (2021) Review – Gruesome, Yes, But Missing Its Chance Too

What were the best movies of 2021? Which titles, actors and filmmakers will enter the Awards season in full swing? Here’s an overview of the top movies of the last several months. The end of the year is closing in, … Continue reading 20 Best Movies of 2021

Let’s buckle up for the announced edition of Tribeca Festival 2022, which will take place June 8-19, 2022 in New York City. Also, the call for film submissions is now open. Read on to find out more. The Tribeca Festival … Continue reading Tribeca Festival Announces 2022 Dates

Beaming with frivolous, enticing energy and directed with unparalleled style and flair, Edgar Wright’s Last Night In Soho (2021) is the ultimate fun you can buy at a price of a movie ticket. I’ll admit right away that any previous … Continue reading Last Night in Soho (2021) Review

Scott Cooper’s first romance with horror bears resemblance to his gritty mob films, with disturbing supernatural elements that will appeal to genre fans. Antlers (2021) is also busy with many topics on its plate, some of which feel largely underdeveloped. … Continue reading Antlers (2021) Review

After months of a pandemic-rooted delay, Dune (2021) has finally graced screens around the world. Despite the unimaginable hype to carry, Denis Villeneuve crafted a monumental piece of blockbusterish art – an at-times-flawed ode to Herbert’s novel, and a proof of … Continue reading Dune (2021) Review

The sequel to John Krasinski’s wildly successful horror about an alien invasion keeps up with the thrills, however, it fails to broaden the picture of the universe it operates in. If anything, the second installment revisits the same issues of … Continue reading A Quiet Place II (2020) Review

Bebia, à mon seul désir (2021) establishes itself as an elegant and stylish film, and reveals a major talent – Juja Dobrachkous – who directs with patience and respect for the art of film itself. While the debuting filmmaker didn’t … Continue reading Bebia, à mon seul désir (2021) Review – New Horizons Film Festival 2021

Levan Koguashvili tells a generations-spanning tale and finds beautiful fragility in the all-men’s-world he paints. Brighton 4th (2021) might not be up everyone’s alley due to the slowburn character of its narrative, however, those patient enough will be served a … Continue reading Brighton 4th (2021) – Tribeca Festival 2021

The arresting performance of Mariana di Girólamo in La Verónica (2020) cannot save this cinematic experiment from the consequences of having a shallow plot and a visual framework that doesn’t stand the test of a full-feature film. Let’s meet Veronica. … Continue reading La Verónica (2020) Review – New Horizons Film Festival 2021

Luzzu (2021) – a true revelation of a film directed in Maltese language by Alex Camillieri – takes a look at an individual who fights the corrupt system. It’s a fine piece of independent filmmaking, and a story that evokes … Continue reading Luzzu (2021) Review – New Horizons Film Festival 2021

7 Days (2021) seemed to be a cute, naive love story, with its timely setting and pandemic undertones to gently stir the pot. When the credits roll, it becomes clear that it’s not only a soul-stirring comedy, but thanks to … Continue reading 7 Days (2021) Review – Bentonville Film Festival 2021