Waves
Trey Edward Shults’s Waves does not know what kind of film it wants to be; in fact, it tries to be two movies in one but definitively fails
The Two Popes
The Two Popes is a beautifully crafted film exploring the changing politics of the Catholic Church while able to refrain from preaching the Christian faith
Brothers No More: Charting the Friendships of The Band Through Film
Alina Faulds dives deep into the relationship on the cinema screen of The Band in The Last Waltz, Ain’t In It For My Health and Once Were Brothers
Holiday in the Wild
Holiday in the Wild is yet another NETFLIX film to cater to people’s desire for cheesy yet delightful Christmas films
The Knight Before Christmas
Despite its flaws, the film excels in catering to its target audience. It is meant to be cheesy and is quite a fun, brainless watch
Frozen II
The animation is vividly beautiful and though it has its missteps, it thankfully is one of Disney’s best sequels and will be enjoyed by all ages
Dolor y gloria (Pain & Glory)
One of the most personal and intimate films of the year; it entrances audiences and is one of Almodóvar’s best in a glowing and ever-evolving filmography from the Spanish icon.
Playing with Fire
Playing With Fire is cute and lighthearted — families will undoubtedly enjoy it — but it is destined to be forgotten in a genre filled with carbon-copy features that add just a bit more weight and layers.