Drama

Boiling Point

Let’s start with honesty… I didn’t expect much from Boiling Point. In fact, after seeing the trailer, I wasn’t even sure I wanted to review the film. The trailer looked like it had been put together […]

Drama

Hard Luck Love Song

I went into Hard Luck Love Song not expecting a whole lot. I’m not sure if it was low expectations or incredible film quality, but I really enjoyed what I watched.  I’m going to assume it […]

Drama

Joe Bell

It starts with all of us looking more deeply at ourselves, at where we might be part of the problem, and if enough of us did that then I think we’d all be better fathers, […]

Drama

Pig

Truffle hunters will camp out on their porches at night, shotgun in hand, to fend off competing hunters trying to steal their valuable pigs and dogs. What? That was one of those facts that felt […]

Drama

Still the Water

This film was released a few weeks ago, but due to other commitments, I simply wasn’t able to watch it. That’s probably the most disappointing part of this review. I often say that I’ve discovered […]

Drama

The Marijuana Conspiracy

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I sat down to watch a 2 hour film called The Marijuana Conspiracy that takes place in Toronto in 1972, particularly one based on a true story. The film […]

Drama

86 Melrose Avenue

Sometimes when you watch a movie, you spend more time wondering why you’re still watching than you do analyzing the film. Other times, you don’t realize until the film is done and realize you won’t […]

Drama

Shoplifters of the World

Shoplifters of the World has given me a new first… the first time I’ve seen a film state, “Based on true intentions.” “How does that make any sense?”, you ask. Well, let’s start with a […]

Drama

Happy Cleaners

Happy Cleaners is a family drama about a Korean family searching for the American Dream. While there are humorous points in the film, it is primarily a look at the struggles of the family. The […]

Drama

Bliss

This film feels very timely. We’re hearing stories about increases in opioid related deaths. We’re struggling to find human contact. Some people are wondering if we’re stuck inside a simulation. Then along comes Bliss and all […]