By Thomas Puhr. It has non-diegetic music, a considerable amount of dialogue, some fairly complex camera movements, and even a few quick editing cuts. So why does my mind keep

By Elias Savada. Sam Raimi follows the Marvel bible but still manages to have his own directorial flair.... Action is almost non-stop, and you might just be gasping for air

By Theresa Rodewald. Deceptively short but its impact and heart are huge. This is quietly radical filmmaking: Sciamma shows us that there is an alternative to narratives shaped by the

By Elias Savada. An affectionate tribute blending some behind-the-scenes material and mostly older (but still quite original) interviews with the film's star Topol and others." Harvesting a long-running infatuation with

By Thomas Puhr. A significant piece of Philippine cinematic history, given the royal treatment by Kani." The biblical tale of Cain and Abel is fewer than 1,000 words long, with

By Elias Savada. If you're not having your senses bludgeoned by The Northman, you'll admire all the historical detail and period madness. Fire and brimstone meet rot and decay, yet

By Elias Savada. Two-thirds broad comedy, one part chase film, it's also a gimmick and an enjoyable bromance. Yeah, this is one nutty film. Its premise revolves around a famous

By Elias Savada. Doesn't rise to the heights it could. It's a case of middle child syndrome, or someone's just tired." Even a lesser rate Harry Potter spin-off such as