Comedy Drama
‘Licorice Pizza’ Review: Blossoms & Waterbeds
The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
‘Belfast’ Review: Dazzling While Average
A semi-autobiographical film that chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son's childhood during The Troubles in Belfast, Northern Ireland in the late 1960s.
TV Review: ‘Masters of None’ Matures While Losing The Spark It Once Had
This new season is a modern love story that intimately illustrates the ups and downs of marriage, struggles with fertility, and personal growth both together and apart. Fleeting romantic highs meet cr...
‘The Outside Story’ Review: A Timely Outdoor Return
An introverted editor living in his 2nd-floor apartment locks himself out of his building. He spends the day trying to find a way back inside, connecting with his neighbors and the outside world.
‘Shoplifters of the World’ Review: Hits the Right Notes (Mostly)
Staci Layne Wilson reviews Shoplifters of the World, a love-letter to the music and the fandom of the 80s.
Sundance 2021 Review: ‘On the Count of Three’ Effectively Shines a Spotlight on Mental Health
Two guns. Two best friends. And a pact to end their lives when the day is done.
‘Black Bear’ Review: Breaking The Mold
Chike Coleman reviews the mind-bending drama, Black Bear, featuring Aubrey Plaza in her best performance so far.
‘Soul’ Review: A Matter Of Jazz And Death
A musician hoping to realize his dreams of playing jazz music on stage is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself.
‘The Climb’ Interview: Breakout Filmmaking Duo Chase Indie Glory
The Climb is an indie film about two best friends navigating a complicated friendship. I originally spoke with the filmmaking duo Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin in March. I arrived at the inter...