After 20 years and much anticipation Danny Boyle has followed up his 1996 ode to addiction Trainspotting with a sequel that is every bit as eclectic and vibrant as its predecessor, but doesn’t quite capture the sense of vitality and innovation that m …Read more

At this point, The Church of Scientology has been the subject of many a documentary, so it is refreshing to see a film take a new spin on the subject matter the way John Dower’s My Scientology Movie does. UK documentarian Louis Theroux writes and sta …Read more

It’s nice to see a dude-centric comedy that actually has the nerve to suggest that maybe being a dude isn’t that impressive. Bob Castrone makes this point in Flock of Dudes, which stars Chris D’Elia as Adam, a thirty-something man whose life is basic …Read more

Never has there been better subject matter for a mockumentary than the faking of the moon landing, as explored in Operation Avalanche, a new film by Matt Johnson. This comedy/thriller sees two young CIA agents in 1967 go undercover at NASA disguised …Read more

What would life be like if we followed through on the desire of just packing up and living in the woods? Captain Fantastic, directed by Matt Ross asks this question as well as what would happen if you then raised a family. Viggo Mortensen plays Ben t …Read more

Pervert Park is a documentary written and directed by Frida and Lasse Barkfors which challenges us to empathize with those we are encouraged never to think about: sex offenders. The film is set in a trailer park called Florida Justice Transitions, a …Read more

Not many films manage to make a man having a job interview over Skype compelling, but Stephane Brize proves it can be not only compelling but also heartbreaking in his latest film, The Measure of a Man. In Brize’s current offering we meet Thierry, a …Read more

Melissa McCarthy has already proven she can carry a film. Her razor sharp tongue and effortless charm alone are worth the ticket price but now she also takes a seat behind the typewriter, along with husband Ben Falcone (who also directs) and Steve Ma …Read more

Marguerite, Xavier Giannoli’s film about a misguided opera singer is a pleasure to behold. The movie somehow walks the line between satirical and genuine to deliver a hilarious and moving experience. Catherine Frot plays the titular role, a character …Read more

Ale Abreu’s Boy and the World is a feast for the eyes, ears and heart. The animated film tells the story of a young boy, Cuca, who lives in a small house in the country with his mother and father. When his father suddenly gets on a train and leaves t …Read more