Already garnering Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations, “Saltburn” is being heralded for its edginess and artistic reach. And maybe…
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Crime
Films that Stick—the Lasting, Hard Impressions of 2020’s Revenge-themed ‘Promising Young Woman’
Biography
SBIFF 2023 Review: A Heartbreaking Abigail Breslin Elevates ‘Miranda’s Victim’ as a Call to Action Against Sexual Assault
Michelle Danner’s latest film, “Miranda’s Victim,” is based on a true story. It recounts the life of Patricia “Trish” Weir,…
Drama
Review: ‘Women Talking’ – A Heart-wrenching Story of Mennonite Women Taking Action Against Rampant Sexual Abuse in their Colony
There have been many films in the last couple years (and more coming) that are based on true events. “Women Talking”…
Amazon
Review: The Indie Drama ‘Red Carpet’ Lags a Bit, but is a Intimate Portrait of Human Trafficking and the Will to Survive
Director/Writer Scott Altman’s 2021 film “Red Carpet” is a hard film to review. It focuses on a difficult subject, human…
Feature Article
Why ‘Promising Young Woman’ Deserves To Rule the Oscars but Won’t (and Why that’s a Good Thing)
As the Oscars approach tonight, many are placing our bets on our favorite films of 2020 and early 2021. However,…
Documentary
Review: ‘Rape in the Fields’ Highlights the Plight of Female Immigrants Victims of Workplace Sexual Assault
“Rape in the Fields” (which originally aired on Frontline) sheds light on multiple rape cases filed by undocumented immigrants. These…
Crime
Review: Netflix’ ‘Delhi Crime’ Focuses on the Aftermath of a Crime and the Cries of a City
“Delhi Crime” is a 7-episode webseries on Netflix which covers the gruesome incident which had shocked the city of Delhi,…