The most obvious takeaway from the first beat of Sylvie’s Love—a lavishly directed new period romance from Eugene Ashe, who also wrote the screenplay—is that for his second feature, Ashe clearly …
Lady and the Tramp Movie Review: Disney+ live-action remake doesn’t live up to the animated classic
One of my favourite films growing up as a kid was Disney’s animated classic Lady and the Tramp. I sadly never got to own a dog as a kid, but it was something I yearned for and I think it was because o…
Men in Black International Review: Not quite out of this world
If Men in Black: International gets by on anything, it’s the likability of its two main cast members: Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth. But even their chemistry is hindered by lackluster dialo…
Little Woods Movie Review: Familial bonds are put to the test in Nia DaCosta’s debut
When someone is asked what they would do for their family in a time of need, most would answer “anything”. Some family dynamics can be strained and difficult to maintain while others are close and str…
Creed II Movie Review: The sequel tries but it can’t quite live up to Ryan Coogler’s former glory
Ryan Coogler’s Creed opened in a youth detention center. Young Adonis Creed, pulsing with rage, gets in a fight with another boy for seemingly no reason at all. We didn’t just meet a new character in …
Sorry to Bother You Movie Review: Boots Riley Makes a Strong Debut
Sorry to Bother You is undoubtedly one of summer’s best surprises. Director and writer Boots Riley brings a provocative and timely film to life with ease and plenty of humor. Sociopolitically ch…
Creed 2 Trailer: Michael B. Jordan Returns To The Ring
Creed was one of the most pleasant surprises of 2015. A seemingly innocuous reboot of the Rocky franchise playing on the classic “son of the legend” trope ended up being an emotionally sti…