Beckett
Beckett struggles to relent and revolt against that inevitable predictability
FANTASIA 2021: The Devil's Deal
Brilliantly incorporates moments of brevity and comedic sensibility to dilute and craft an even more accessible nature
Reminiscence
Had there been a semblance of tongue-in-cheek admirability to Reminiscence, then perhaps it would be far more palatable
Annette
Annette takes the bold step to introduce elements of the musical genre, they are not used in a way that benefits the narrative
FANTASIA 2021: Lost Boys
Constantly honest and transparent with its depiction, Lost Boys is never afraid to showcase the reality of the situation
Free Guy
Free Guy is gleeful fun
FANTASIA 2021: The Sadness
Any aficionado of the genre or just general blood splatter is going to engross in this to the point of utter excitement
VENICE 2021: Parallel Mothers
One of the strongest opening films from the last few years at Venice, and among the finer films among the director’s wide and eclectic filmography.
Demonic
While Demonic has interesting ideas, its execution is more than haphazard
Being a Human Person
There is something rather wonderous, almost terrifying, about a creative force accepting the end of their career
Stillwater
Stillwater might just be Tom McCarthy’s best film to date but is undeniably hurt by its ties to real-life tragedy
Fantasia 2021: Tin Can
Tin Can is one of the more unique films to come out of the era of lockdown
Don’t Breathe 2
There is so little here to be remotely entertained or even find acceptable
The Kissing Booth 3
The Kissing Booth 3 scales back to a rinse and repeat do-over of the previous two entries
FANTASIA 2021: Glasshouse
Glasshouse perfectly blends different genres of thriller, science-fiction, and family drama into a neat little bow
CODA
CODA is a less-than-desirable piece of coming-of-age dramatics with a unique angle to it
The White Lotus – Season 1
A stay at The White Lotus isn’t for everyone but those who finish the journey will be rewarded with the best piece of media to come out of the pandemic so far
FANTASIA 2021: Ghosting Gloria
Ghosting Gloria (Muerto con Gloria) brilliantly blurs the lines between romance, comedy, and horror
CANNES 2021: The Sea Ahead ‘البحر أمامكم’
The thematic richness of The Sea Ahead is in abundance
FANTASIA 2021: Baby Money
Baby Money is a fresh take on the crime thriller genre

