When you sit down to watch I’ll Be Right There, it feels like slipping into a pair of well-worn shoes—familiar, comfortable, no major surprises, but something about them doesn’t quite feel as satisfying as they used to. It’s one of those movies that ambles along with charm and humor, never asking too much of you,…
Hoard is not your typical movie. Directed by Luna Carmoon, this film plunges deep into the unsettling, cluttered life of a young woman whose mother is a hoarder. From the very first scene, you know this isn’t a feel-good narrative or a neatly packaged story. Instead, it’s raw, confusing, and surreal—just like life can often…
The tension you feel watching The Goldman Case is palpable. It’s not a movie that offers easy answers or even a comforting narrative arc, but rather a slow, meticulous dive into the moral and political complexities of a famous trial. You sit there, gripped by every courtroom exchange, not because there are dramatic revelations or…
Red Rooms isn’t just a film; it’s more like an experience that leaves you in a space where you’re forced to confront things you don’t necessarily want to. Imagine sitting in a theater, the tension thick enough that you can practically feel it in the air. The audience is collectively holding its breath—not because of…
Procession isn’t your typical documentary. It’s not the kind that tugs at your heartstrings with soft music or tries to force an emotional reaction. Instead, it moves through a quiet intensity, telling the stories of six men who were abused by Catholic priests during their childhood. But this isn’t a straightforward recount of trauma. What…
Not something you watch passively, Haile Gerima’s Sankofa is a film. It is one that draws you into the tangled web of history and memory, tugging at your emotions, and forcing you to bear witness to events which are still fresh in the collective consciousness. It is not something you passively observe; it becomes a…
Marriage isn’t easy. Everyone knows that, whether you’re married or not. But watching a marriage unravel—especially one full of love, laughter, and genuine connection—is its own kind of heartbreak. Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story takes us through that journey, making us sit with the pain, confusion, and fleeting beauty of a couple on the verge of…
Let’s talk about “1992.” It’s the kind of movie that wears its intentions on its sleeve, unabashedly blending action-packed sequences with moments of contemplation. But here’s the thing: while it delivers on the excitement front, it’s also trying to tug at something deeper, something more reflective. Whether it succeeds or not depends largely on what…
“Out Come the Wolves,” directed by Adam MacDonald, is a movie that pulls you into its dark, twisted wilderness, where survival is more than just a physical fight—it’s an emotional and psychological battle as well. The film doesn’t waste time setting up its premise. It throws you right into the thick of it, leaving you…
The documentary Merchant Ivory offers a nostalgic yet somewhat disjointed tribute to a group of filmmakers who have undeniably left a mark on the world of cinema. From a Christian perspective, the documentary’s heart is in the right place, but its execution leaves something to be desired. The Legacy of Merchant Ivory Merchant Ivory Productions,…
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