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Civil War: Society’s Cautionary Tale
Civil War is finally here. Is it worth watching even if it's not what we expected? According to what the trailer led us to believe, Civil War is a film that comes close to our reality. It isn't.
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Small Films 15: The Spider Within
The people from Sony Animation low-key released this new Spider-Verse short film. Directed by Jarelle Dampier, The Spider Within puts on view Miles Morales' anxiety as a teenager with superpowers.
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The Taste of Things & 5 Movies for Foodies
The Small Reviews usually feature social commentary, scary horror, and irreverent comedy. Sometimes, it's just good to sit back, relax, and see a pretty film about people cooking and enjoying food.
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Stormy: Deeper than a Scandal
A documentary that went directly to Peacock about the life of a pornstar. Even though the main topic is Trump's (or, as she referred to him, the orange goblin) sex scandal, it is about her life.
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Road House: A Remake Review
A new retelling of the classic movie set in the Florida Keys. This time, Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) is an ex-UFC fighter hired as a bouncer to clean up the bar and save the town from a rich young bully.
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Small Films 14: Nimic
2019s Nimic follows a professional cellist having an unexpected encounter on a subway that will impact his life. Unsurprisingly, you can expect something as weird as any other Lanthimos work.
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Perfect Days: The Toilet Film
Played by Koji Yakusho (Cure, Babel), Hirayama is a simple man with a simple life. He plays music on cassette tapes, has lunch at the park, photographs trees, and eats dinner in the same place.
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Small Films 13: Midnight
The "small film" of the week is a gripping project created by a living legend. That is Midnight, a 19-minute based on a manga by Astro Boy creator Ozamu Tezuka.
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20 Days In Mariupol: Where to Watch
There's one documentary putting one of the worst things happening on record. That is 20 Days In Mariupol, nominated for the best documentary at the Academy Awards and winner at BAFTA.
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Small Films 12: Titan
This week's "small film" is a tough to watch coming of age. Titan tells the story of a 13-year-old boy going through a ritual to join a teen gang.