“Some minor continuity issues in ‘A Photographic Memory’ point to the first-time director’s lack of experience, yet they oddly work in favor of the established mood and tone via the (mostly) outstanding editing.”
“Perry fully (and successfully) commits to various comedic bits in ‘Pavements’ while documenting Pavementโs 1999 break-up and eventual 2022 reunion.”
“In ‘I Love You Forever,’ David and Kalani have their fingers firmly on the pulse of the current zeitgeist, injecting a much-needed youthful zest into a well-worn genre with an artful eye and incisive wit.”
“What sets ‘Invader’ apart from more conventional stalker horror films is its feverish aesthetic that owes more to the manic energy of 1970s and 80s exploitation cinema than modern genre trends.”
“‘The Heirloom’ doesnโt follow a conventional climactic structure, and its brittle, dry humor and abstract tone may not appeal to everyone. However, Petrie’s inventive vision is admirable…”
“By the end of Carrollโs frustrating and stylistically unambitious film, it seems that there was a deeper, more interesting story just out of reach.”
“Unapologetically queer, sexy, messy and celebratory all at once, by refusing to conform to mainstream norms and instead leaning into the chaos, ‘Queens of Drama’ is utterly transcendent.”
“In contemporary queer cinema, there isnโt a work like ‘The Visitor’ thatโs even dared to tackle the wider-ranging relationships between disadvantaged communities on the receiving end of societyโs scorn.”