“Taken purely as a cheap thrills style horror movie, ‘Unfriended’ is hugely effective. But as an unflinching denouncement of peer pressure and cyberbullying, it’s downright terrifying.”
“In Lodge Kerrigan’s first three features, he asks audiences to consider those left in the wake of his central characters…”
“‘Manucure 24/24’ betrays the formula of so many short film productions, as the filmmakers fully embrace the task at hand with a vibrant color palette, a catchy needle-drop and an always-relevant feminist message.”
“‘Liquor Bank’ is a fine example of economical indie filmmaking.”
‘Bokshi’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2025 movie with director Bhargav Saikia.
“‘Thank You Very Much’ separates itself from previous Kaufman documentaries in the way the director directly confronts the correlation between an artist’s childhood trauma and creative outlook as an adult.”
“The biggest problem with ‘Pet Shop Days’ is the extent to which it feels indebted to both an earlier wave of rebellious LGBTQ cinema and current trends in American independent filmmaking, never finding a distinct identity beyond homage.”
“‘Control Freak’ is a timely example of a modern horror film that doesn’t resonate with general audiences but appeals to worldwide film critics through its performances and overall quality.”
‘Sabar Bonda’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2025 movie with filmmaker Rohan Kanawade.
“In contemporary queer cinema, there isn’t a work like ‘The Visitor’ that’s even dared to tackle the wider-ranging relationships between disadvantaged communities on the receiving end of society’s scorn.”
“‘Seven Veils’ wears its heart on its sleeve like a John Cassavetes drama, and teases the audience like an M. Night Shyamalan thriller.”
“Using striking, elemental images, ‘The Return’ taps into the ancient power of Homer’s epic story.”
“The secret weapon of ‘Baby Assassins: Nice Days,’ as with the other franchise films, is Mahiro and Chisato’s chemistry.”
“‘Step Back, Doors Closing’ is essential viewing for Gen Z movie lovers, Washington D.C. natives and anyone who remains entranced by Linklater’s ‘Before Sunrise.'”
“The 90s variant of the hitman archetype became entangled in the disorientation of the time, prone to the same neurotic preoccupations as the cultural cadres warring around them…”
“‘Tornado’ is thoroughly gripping, often gorgeous and altogether unique…”
“With a brisk running time of approximately 64 minutes, ‘The Buildout’ showcases a storyteller in harmony with a specific cinematic vision about life, death, trauma and healing through friendship.”
“‘The Last Video Store’ is a nostalgic horror production that talks the talk and walks the walk.”
‘Feminist Fathima’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2024 movie with filmmaker Fasil Muhammed.
“‘Stockade’ will polarize viewers with its flimsy cultural commentaries.”