BLACK BAG
“Ultimately, it’s the cast’s understated collective anxiety that sells the film’s stakes, and Soderbergh’s trademark casual cool that sets up its political allegory while obscuring it at the same time.” – Andy Crump, Cool Material
OCTOBER 8
“October 8 makes no attempt to solve the issues between Israel and Palestinians. It isn’t a “Jewish film” in the sense that it’s not narrowcasting to a particular audience. It’s a message to all of America: the world’s oldest hate has staged a comeback – what are we going to do about it?” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“Watching two veteran actors bringing their characters to life is one of many possible pleasures at the movies. Watching them struggle in vain against a script that’s just spinning its wheels is not. The Rule Of Jenny Pen – a purported psychological thriller – is the latter.” 
“My Dead Friend Zoe sounds like the title of a horror film, while in fact, it’s a comedy/drama that proves to be an emotionally powerful story about what life is like for veterans. You don’t have to have served to appreciate it, but if you did, it should resonate all the more strongly.” 
“The Monkey might not aim to be high brow. But even for low brow it doesn’t satisfy.” 
“Cleaner is a crackerjack action film that takes its time setting things up and then tears loose. The cleverly plotted script has more originality than a dozen superhero movies.” 
“Old Guy meets expectations for an action comedy while harkening back to the similarly plotted Burt Reynolds film Breaking In (1989). Generational change is a story that will never get old.” 
“It takes a while to figure out what The Dead Thing is about, as it’s more of a puzzle box than an out-and-out horror film. While director Elric Kane has style to spare, some may find this a bit of a slow burn.” 
“Anthony Mackie understood the assignment.”