🎬 #ReviewRewind Las Leonas depicts what happens when the power of sport meets the fortitude of women: not miracles, no, but still something beautiful and worth celebrating. buff.ly/3UziNDC

🎬 #ReviewRewind From slapstick comedy shorts to action serials, Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers includes a wide range of films made by women that should keep any fan of cinema history occupied and enraptured for hours. buff.ly/3QGRTZj

😱 #ReviewRewind Dan Gilroy has stepped out of his comfort zone with satirical horror Velvet Buzzsaw – and the results are mixed, to say the least. buff.ly/4dCjkgE

🎙️ #interview Film Inquiry recently spoke with production designer Mark Ricker about his experiences working on the Netflix film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. buff.ly/3UQSz0G

🍿 #FestivalDispatches In the Heights follows a small corner of individuals as they face gentrification, immigration, and acceptance of self during the summer’s hottest days. buff.ly/3UTlRvz

#FlashbackFeature It’s time we opened up auteur theory to include more than the director; actors leave unique marks on their films, and deserve our critical attention. buff.ly/3UzEFii

#FlashbackFeature The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the rising popularity of YA, especially on TikTok, show that there is still a bright future ahead for YA adaptations. buff.ly/44DcZOf

#FlashbackFeature Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a classic, delving into themes of patriotism, government corruption, and the power of democracy. buff.ly/3UVdMXA

🎬 #ReviewRewind For Sidney Poitier novices and acolytes alike, I think there’s much to be appreciated about this timely homage buff.ly/44zRk9A

🎙️ #Interview We spoke with writer/director Justin Geldzahler for his horror comedy Glue Trap! buff.ly/4bs7DaC

#FlashbackFeature While Stranger Things lavishes in nostalgia, Midnight Special instead longingly looks forward. Here is our discussion and comparison of the two science fiction entries. buff.ly/2NKNnGX

#ShortFilm We were able to speak with Justin O’Neal Miller, writer and director of the comedy short about American suburbia called Peggy. buff.ly/4ba0hsE

#FlashbackFeature Critics’ complaints that Xanadu was bland, uninspired, and outright confusing are valid concerns, however, there is no denying how much heart this film has. buff.ly/3xGf3IN

NEW: Spider-Man 2 is exuberant popcorn fare, and it was a pleasure to see it with an audience who cared about the movie so profoundly. Tynan @ 4 Star Films reviews:
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#FlashbackFeature Despite the demand for more portrayals of lesbian intimacy and the potential to do so tastefully, the topic is still treated with little care. buff.ly/4bbnwCx

🏳️‍🌈 #QueerlyEverAfter A Danish gay spy thriller? That is based on a real life story? Amanda Jane Stern starts off her investigation into the truth of this story with a review of the film. buff.ly/3WFMQvU

#FilmInquiryRecommends Most films follow a straightforward style of editing, yet here are 10 that chose to break the mold, and were successful in doing so. buff.ly/4buydQt

😱 #ReviewREwind A mostly forgettable endeavor, The Possession of Hannah Grace is a misfire and a reminder of just what happens when you take a similar concept and do it better. buff.ly/3WwA3w0

#FlashbackFeature The Silence of the Lambs is an enduring piece of cinema. Jonathan Demme’s crime-thriller touched a nerve because of its mainstream appeal crossed with glimpses of macabre imagery. buff.ly/3UQkGNM

#FlashbackFeature By its nature, sci-fi is a genre of revolution. This generally results in society being represented as fairer, less discriminatory or strong themes of trying to make the world a better place. buff.ly/3QBB3uX