by Stephen SheaLogan is the superhero movie that we’ve been waiting for. The X-Men franchise seemed rocky after the overstuffed disappointment of X-Men: Apocalypse, but Logan shines as not only the best Wolverine film, but maybe the best X-Men movie to date. And with the exception of last year’s Hell or High Water, this is … 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 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
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
by Stephen SheaComplete Unknown tackles the concept of identity — how a person could change his or her name and begin again. However, despite exploring identity, the movie doesn’t have one of its own. According to the IMDB page, Complete Unknown is a drama, a mystery and a thriller. It is only one of those … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaMorris From America tells the humorous but touching story of a 13-year-old kid from America who has just moved to a small town in Germany with his father (Craig Robinson). Morris (Markees Christmas) is a fish out of water and his new situation makes for an interesting and funny film about adapting to … 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 Elizabeth EstenIf you can’t tell by the many times I’ve written about them, I am a huge fan of horror movies. Ever since I was 16, horror has always been there to not only scare me, but also open my mind up to new ways of storytelling. But one trend in the genre that … Continue reading
In a year largely vilified because of its violence, upheaval and bitter social schisms, it makes sense that the genre to receive an abnormal boost in success would be horror. 2016 delivered a mini-renaissance for horror movies that hasn’t been seen in some time. As you’ll see in our list celebrating a dozen of our … Continue reading
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