Film
Damn These Heels 2017: Femme Brutal
Femme Brutal functions as both a venue for the performances of Club Burlesque Brutal and a stage for the performers to discuss their motivations for orchestrating these performances. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Pushing Dead
As a whole, Pushing Dead tells an important story. Cultural sensitivity for those who suffer from HIV and AIDS has taken a serious hit, and we can all relate to Don’s frustrating experience with the American healthcare system. … read more
Film Review: The Exception
David Leveaux’s The Exception eludes the predictable stigmas of a World War II film while telling a thought-provoking—and surprisingly sexy—story about loyalty, morality and the true meaning of patriotism. … read more
Movie Review: Maudie
Overall, fans of period-based biopics or fans of Maud Lewis herself will find plenty of reasons to enjoy Maudie. Sometimes it’s a special kind of refreshing to visit a new film that unfolds precisely the way you want it to. … read more
Movie Review: The Beguiled
It takes The Beguiled a while to reveal its darker aspect, but when it does, we’re treated to a morbidly comedic thriller. … read more
Movie Review: It Comes At Night
It Comes at Night is a solid, tightly wound thriller that can’t help but find itself in the same post-apocalyptic pool as The Walking Dead—the deep end of that pool, anyway. … read more
Movie Review: Paris Can Wait
Eleanor Coppola’s narrative-film directorial debut, Paris Can Wait, is a stale jaunt through French terrain by way of a Peugeot convertible, exorbitant dinners and flat—mostly nonexistent—romance and comedy. … read more
Movie Review: The Lovers
The Lovers is a patient and disciplined study of modern love and marriage. The flick is also quietly hilarious and deeply, deeply human. … read more
Movie Review: Norman
There is nothing more pathetic or obnoxious in this world than a bullshit artist who claims to have everything at arm’s reach, but in reality, doesn’t have a pot to piss in. … read more
Movie Review: A Quiet Passion
For those whose appreciation of an artist is strengthened by learning about their humanity, go see A Quiet Passion this instant. … read more