Review: ‘Girlhood’
Female-centric and empowerment-driven, this classic coming-of-age story hits high notes as newcomer Karidja Touré executes a powerful performance in self-discovery.
Review: ‘Felt’
To deal with a sexually violent past, one woman gives in to her alter ego in this art house-meets-horror film.
Review: ‘Reality (Réalité)’
Quentin Dupieux's newest is another expectedly bizarre outing–and also his best stuff yet.
Review: ‘Still Alice’
While Julianne Moore shines in a role with range, the film itself does nothing to go beyond the performance.
Review: ‘Red Army’
This documentary is as riveting and entertaining as the intense Soviet hockey games that it depicts, thanks to great interview subjects and a story worth hearing.
Review: ‘A Most Violent Year’
*Screening at the 2014 AFI Film Festival, J.C. Chandor's third feature is a slow-burning yet tense crime drama, starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.
Review: ‘The Midnight Swim’
*Screening at the 2014 AFI Film Festival, a mysterious death tests the relationship between three half-sisters in this eerie, genre-blending feature film debut.
Review: ‘Merchants of Doubt’
This provocative documentary exposes the corruption in big business' hidden practices of bending public safety to their own wills and interests.
Review: ‘The Sacrament’
Ti West offers an ambitious and unnerving pseudo-documentary that takes its inspiration from the real-life horror of the Jonestown Massacre.
Review: ‘Blue Ruin’
A thoroughly entertaining low-budget bloodbath, this revenge flick skillfully balances suspense and humor with just enough fun payoffs.
Review: ‘Breathe In’
Even with an "A List" cast, this tepid story of forbidden love is forgettable among other festival films.
Review: ‘Grand Central’
Léa Seydoux stars in a cat and mouse melodrama that plays too soft for the relationship at stake, ultimately falling flat.
AFI Film Festival
Morgan catches us up on the happenings at the AFI film fest, and shares what film she's most excited to see. READ MORE...
‘The Selfish Giant’ Review: Clio Barnard’s First Film is a Powerhouse
The depiction of social realism is beautifully portrayed through the direction and mature performances- the breakout film of the festival.
Review: ‘Big Bad Wolves’
Daring in nature, this disturbing and dark fairy tale fails to hold its weight in excitement.
