by Courtney RaveloIf you’re not familiar with the Fifty Shades of Grey series, let me forewarn you: the trilogy is based on a book series by writer E.L. James who loosely connected Twilight fanfiction with a brand-new BDSM relationship of her liking. I know, fascinating. Fifty Shades Darker is the second installment of the book-turned-film … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaBefore I get into the review, a quick warning about Elle for those who are victims or survivors of sexual assault or are very sensitive to the issue: this movie will definitely not be for you, as the themes explored and the graphic and unflinching nature of the film will be a turn … Continue reading
by Ian SawyerIf there was one movie from 2014 that deserved a sequel, it was John Wick. It was a fun action flick with fantastic stunt work, along with a spectacular comeback performance from Keanu Reeves. Ultimately, although it was a great film, the original John Wick fell a little bit short, mainly because of … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaTom Ford has proven that 2009’s A Single Man was no fluke with his latest film, Nocturnal Animals. Based on the novel of the same name, Nocturnal Animals is comprised of three stories. The first focuses on Susan Morrow (Amy Adams), an art gallery owner who receives a book from her ex-husband, Edward … Continue reading
by Alex BirdEarly on in Paterson, Adam Driver’s eponymous bus driver writes a poem in which he meticulously describes his favorite brand of matches. He titles it “Love Poem.” Like Paterson’s poems (the title refers to both the New Jersey city and the main character), this movie is all about finding beauty in the ordinary. … Continue reading
by Jake TriolaI had a high school calculus teacher who sometimes talked about the dreams she had as a girl to work for NASA. She always seemed to be one of those people who could do just about anything with aplomb; this is obviously due to a combination of natural ability and, focus. She picked … Continue reading
by Elizabeth EstenHere at Filmic Magazine, we’ve done Rant Spots on terrible horror movies (Friday the 13th), attempts at religious epics (Noah) and movies your mom said she liked once (St. Vincent). But today, we’re covering new ground: bad erotic thrillers. There are so many of them, but let’s talk about one of the worst … Continue reading
by Carly WilliamsNot many films combine 2-D animation, live action and claymation, but 1985’s Better Off Dead does so without apology. I never thought I would see a claymation hamburger come to life like Frankenstein’s monster and lipsync Van Halen’s “Everybody Wants Some!!,” yet here I am. This film is one of the most bizarre … Continue reading
The staff at Filmic Magazine is excited to present its third annual Top 10 feature! Over a period of one week, Filmic members were asked to submit ranked lists reflecting the very best 2016 films they saw. 21 lists were ultimately received and 66 titles of considerable diversity were named. The following is the final … Continue reading
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