On the Rocks Review (Spoilers)
Sofia Coppola’s voice is genuine and singular– or, rather, it was. This film is a thinly-layered story with little motion, and so offers a lot Read More
Author: Timothy Butcher
Enola Holmes Review (Spoilers)
Netflix’s new original film Enola Holmes is an empowering movie, and an honest attempt at reimagining the franchise, but falls flat for several reasons. It’s Read More
Swallow Review (Spoilers)
It has been a long time since I have cupped my mouth with both hands during a movie. Carlo Mirabella-Davis’ new picture Swallow, is a Read More
The Devil All the Time Review
Antonio Campos must be a misanthrope. His films are dark, often disturbing, but none have yet been so intense as his new film The Devil Read More
I’m Thinking of Ending Things Review (Spoilers)
It’s here: Charlie Kaufman’s return to directing. We have a lot to talk about. First let me give you a (criminally) abridged recap: A young Read More
The Willoughbys offers something for everybody
Kris Pearns’ The Willoughbys is a deranged, non-stop, loveable tale about what it means to be a family. It’s a story that we have heard Read More
Top ten “stay at home” movies for your quarantainment
Now that everybody is stuck at home due to the COVID-19 virus, things feel lonely and time moves sluggishly. The remedy? A list of ten Read More
Sonic the Hedgehog was fun, flawed
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Jeff Fowler’s new Sonic the Hedgehog movie based off the high-selling game of the same name set a dangerous precedent for existing Read More
Oscars 2020: Our thoughts
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The 92nd Oscars aired on Feb. 9th, and despite the failure on part of the Academy in the way of gender inclusivity, Read More
Jojo Rabbit, a cathartic experience
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — PG-13 Nazi comedy Jojo Rabbit is a singularly cathartic experience. It’s not for the individual, but for generations of people. The trailer left a Read More
Best Movies of 2019
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — 2019 was a fantastic year for film– perhaps the best of the decade. Because of the inordinate amount of praise-worthy Read More
The Lighthouse Review (Spoilers)
There has never been a better time than now to bring back the timeless structure of ghost-story cinema. It is rare that a piece of Read More