Shudder’s new “A Nightmare Wakes” is the latest attempt to bring the real story of Frankenstein’s creator to the screen – and, once again, it’s a big miss. What keeps going wrong?
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The latest from ‘Bridesmaids’ screenwriters and co-stars Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo is an oddball delight.
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On its 30th anniversary, a look back at the serial killer thriller that terrified a generation.
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Shaka King’s dramatization of the murder of Fred Hampton is a rare historical drama that pulses with the urgency of now.
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There are plenty of erotic films that purport to represent subcultures, but few are more accurate than Steven Shainberg’s Secretary. Released in 2002 and expanding upon a short story by Mary Gaitskill, the story concerns a young woman struggling with mental instability who begins a sadomasochistic relationship with her boss. This sort of dynamic usually […]
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Theaters and video stores of the 1990s were awash with valentines to the open road, free love, and casual crime. A look back at some of those films, and what they tell us about the time:
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This Valentine’s Day, how about an, um, unconventional romance?
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A look at some of this week’s under-the-radar releases, including ‘The Mimic,’ ‘The Right One,’ and ‘Murderous Trance.’
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The documentarian’s latest, ‘A Glitch in the Matrix,’ further cements his distinctive style – and recurring areas of interest.
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The first virtual Sundance has drawn to a close, but we’ve got 15 more mini-reviews from this year’s line-up.
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Mike Cahill’s sci-fi-infused philosophical drama has some big ideas, but never pulls them together into a coherent narrative.
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A quick look at some of the odder titles of #Sundance2021, including “R#J,” “Prisoners of the Ghostland,” and “Cryptozoo.”
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