The Rover Review
Aside from some exceptional cinematography and a musical score that finally finds a good rhythm halfway through, there’s not one single positive thing to say about the Austrailian neo-sci-fi-slash-miserable-western The Rover.
Game of Thrones Episode 4.10 Recap
Doing justice to its title, the Game of Thrones season finale passes the torch to the next generation of throne-gamers: “The Children” have finally ascended to vitally important roles, no longer playing the victims to the machinations of their parents. Happy Father’s Day!
22 Jump Street Review
It’s still hilarious, possibly even more so than its predecessor through sheer volume of jokes alone, but 22 Jump Street manages to be rushed, over thought, and even kind of smug via a brand of meta humor that makes its tone almost inscrutable.
Eisner Watch: Lazarus
Greg Rucka and Michael Lark's Lazarus really stands on its own as a dark, dystopian fantasy that is honestly not a huge leap from where we are today.
Game of Thrones Episode 4.9 Recap
The power of “The Watchers On The Wall” is that, after 38 episodes of being told again and again that good people are weak because of their codes, we are finally shown hope in the most unlikely of places.
Orphan Black Episode 2.8 Recap
Hello readers, and welcome to Dork Shelf’s recap of Orphan Black season 2, episode 8, “Variable and Full of Perturbation." Something strange happened this episode, and that strange thing was that this episode was kind of... bland and boring?
Edge of Tomorrow Review
Edge of Tomorrow is easily one of the best high concept sci-fi blockbusters to come along in a while. It might not be a particularly original movie, but it’s a surprisingly creative one that delivers all of the necessary thrills and spills of good popcorn fodder along with some pretty clever writing and proof that Tom Cruise still has a bit of a gas left in the tank.
The Fault in Our Stars Review
Sure, The Fault in Our Stars sounds corny at times, but this lovely and thoughtful romance earns every bit of the corniness.
Chef Review
After spending some time away from the indie film scene making some high profile Hollywood blockbusters (and some admitted box office duds, none of which were really his fault), actor and director Jon Favreau has come back with a gleefully reinvigorated mojo in the form of Chef, a winning, inspirational, and pitch perfect comedy that feels personal and universal at the same time.
Tracks Review
It’s probably hard to make a film about someone simply walking from one end of a desert to another, but there’s got to be a better way to handle it than how John Curran does in Tracks.
The Sacrament Review
Indie horror darling Ti West branches out somewhat with The Sacrament, a fictionalized Vice Magazine styled fount footage retelling of The Jonestown Massacre, and for the most part it works wonderfully.
Being Ginger Review
Scott P. Harris’ look at his personal identity via the colour of his hair in Being Ginger isn’t successful in the way that he probably initially hoped it would be, but what he lucks into once the film finds its footing is far more intriguing and thoughtful.
Big Trouble in Little China #1 Review
Find yourself a copy of Big Trouble in Little China and huddle in close because if you love that movie as much as Jay Batzner does, you won't be disappointed with what the Boom! creative team has made for you.
Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde Review
Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde is a seductive story that holds an intriguing noir element that's almost addicting in the chosen narrative.
Palo Alto Review
Writer/director Gia Coppola's feature debut, Palo Alto is a stunningly honest tale of the high school angst and the uncertainty of life on the outside of it.
