Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this film shows us that we could all use a look through the lens that both Hirayama and Wim Wenders use to appreciate the overlooked jewels in this life better.

It’s a photo-realistic computer-animated movie. The animation of Kong, Godzilla, and the other Kongs is mediocre at best. The backgrounds should look photo-realistic, but they don’t. I’d rather watch dudes in suits duke it out over a cardboard city than watch this cartoon mess again.

Arcadian should be the sleeper hit of the year.

Easter Bloody Easter starts off rocky, and not every joke lands. However, due to the sheer number of punchlines, the hit-to-miss ratio is high. The leads thoroughly understand the material and deliver perfectly calibrated performances to match the intentional cheese of the plot. In the pantheon of Easter horror films, this is a good one to rewatch every spring.

Monster stands as middle-tier Kore-eda. It’s a touching tale about childhood and emotional development in a relatively rigid society. Still, it’s never anything more, nor does it push the boundaries of what we should expect from the seasoned filmmaker.

Despite a few bumps in the movie-making road, Reinoso has crafted a fun pop culture documentary viable as an exploration into the props fans love and an inspiration to future collectors.

This doc rocks as much as the old rock rocks. Do yourself a favor and make some time for it.

It is a deeply powerful story and an enjoyable watching experience. The story is real, the directing subtlety emboldens the emotions, and the two McGregors are excellent. I thoroughly recommend this drama.

This is a thoughtful film with several intimate moments, but it might leave you feeling gloomy. On the other hand, if you are like me and enjoy movies that leave you with something to chew on and don’t necessarily have happy endings, The Fragile King is for you.

This is a hard film to watch. If you can stomach it and its terrors, this film rewards you with a cracking good fireside story

Not the greatest thriller of recent years, but far better than most.

Michael Z. Wechsler’s The Red Robin delivers a quality mystery; a psychological thriller hidden within the trappings of familial drama.

It is exciting… enough and is carried by the fun cast and design work.

There isn’t as much art as you would expect, but it is more about what goes into the exam to be a part of the Academy of Fine Arts. The film creates a picture that is quite unique in one way or another.

The film’s intended audience is those who enjoy romantic stories, and it definitely delivers in that regard. Personally, I would have preferred if the story had taken a darker and grittier turn, but I appreciate the filmmaker’s effort to maintain a positive direction.

Yuni is a beautiful, tender film with strong characterizations. The cast is excellent, and the subtle direction reinforces Yuni’s overwhelming feelings.

Limbo is a cinematic monument for the shadows of the doomed.

The story is told with dignity and spotlights a moment of history that demands to be remembered.

Ultimately, we witness an acting community’s evolution throughout the film.

Every once in a while, a documentary comes along that can turn the culture upside down and absolutely move you. Mary Mazzio’s Bad River is that film for me.

Get ready for a heart-pumping experience with Arthur the King—a sports drama that will leave you cheering for more.

It’s not often that we get such a fresh and intimate story of love and revenge.

Well-executed and thoughtful, it is a solid film that is culturally relevant and enjoyable to watch.

You need to see Sing Sing for what it represents. It’s never too late to turn your life around. No matter where you are in life, you can be a positive impact on the world around you…no matter how small it is. Lastly, never give up on hope.

Reza Emamiyeh and Tokiko Kitagawa deliver fantastic performances.

This ballad falls right into the singular category of “so bad, it’s good,” a low-budget, highfalutin, bold, wildly overacted, and at times oddly lyrical gem that ought not to be overlooked.