The Last Thing He Wanted Review: Great performances help an otherwise vague political thriller

Even if the writing at times fails to fully express how everything fits together, Anne Hathaway’s performance and Dee Rees’ direction gives The Last Thing He Wanted, adapted from the Joan Didion novel of the same name, a leg to…

2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Nominations Announced

The Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced this morning. This past year has been another strong one for independent films. with features like Call Me by Your Name, The Florida Project, Get Out, Lady Bird, and The Rider headlining the competition. One could also say the ISA…

Movie Review: Mudbound

It’s the rare film that is able to combine love, optimism, and realism so well. Mudbound is very aware of how transformative friendship can be. It can overcome obstacles both within and without, and help us understand each other even in…

Sundance 2017 Review: Mudbound

To read more coverage of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, go here. It’s the rare film that is able to combine love, optimism, and realism so well. Mudbound is very aware of how transformative friendship can be. It can overcome…

Women In Film Wednesday: Pariah (2011)

In 2011, a film was released called Pariah, about a young, African American woman who is quietly but assuredly embracing her sexuality. It tells the story of 17-year-old Alike, who wishes just to write, find a girlfriend and live her…