Netflix’s Pedro Páramo is notable for several reasons. It is the first major adaptation of the classic 1955 Juan Rulfo novel — a seminal masterpiece of Mexican literature that is…

Meet Me Next Christmas is a corny Christmas movie that follows the typical tropes, but the musical elements and central characters make it a fun watch nonetheless. Getting into the…

I see Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point as a combination of two storytelling instincts, the first of which is, unsurprisingly, the Christmas movie. This is one of those not just…

After often showcasing his skills in the world of comedy, Nick Frost is tapping into a new side of performing with Black Cab. Frost is best known for his work…

In Meanwhile on Earth (Pendant ce temps sur terre) — a strange sci-fi/maybe-horror drama — a woman in her 20s begins hearing her brother who was lost in space years…

Based on the 1972 children’s book of the same name by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever lengthens the story but fails to dig deep while exploring its own…

Cellar Door delivers a compelling mystery thriller with a solid core cast that keeps the narrative moving forward. Scott Speedman, best known for his roles in the Underworld series of…

The idea of a decades-spanning serial killer is one of the most iconic tropes in the horror genre, with Halloween‘s Michael Myers proving to be the most notable. With his…

If there’s one thing Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, the WB documentary from directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, does well is it brings layers and balance to the story…

Dawn Porter’s Luther: Never Too Much is a force to be reckoned with. While it won’t pioneer the art form of documentaries, it brought me joy and pain, as it…