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8/10
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Flinch
(2021)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Initially, Flinch may appear to be another run of the mil hitman movie, but it proves its worth thanks to solid characters and a vibrant storytelling that is not afraid of getting bloody and messy to prove its point.
Posted Dec 01, 2023
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8/10
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The Berlin Bride
(2020)
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Alejandro Turdo
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The Berlin Bride is an out-of-time surreal tale about loneliness, about magic, and about feeling like a fish out of water while trying to find whats missing in an attempt to feel wholesome again.
Posted Nov 30, 2023
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9/10
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Heaven Rain Flows Sweetly
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Heaven Rain Flows Sweetly showcases a young woman’s journey reconnecting with her roots while sharing a deeply poetic environmental message about the importance of giving back to nature.
Posted Nov 23, 2023
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6/10
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Acceleration
(2019)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Acceleration may not be a big budget Action movie, but its non-stop storytelling, crafty visuals, strong cast and a solid female lead turn it into a worthy piece of entertainment.
Posted Nov 20, 2023
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8/10
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Wild Boys
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Wild Boys is all about the journey and not so much the destination, literally. A feel gold movie about facing your own fears and traumas, coming out of your shell and stepping into adulthood without losing an ounce of your unique spirit.
Posted Nov 17, 2023
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8/10
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Lead and Copper
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Lead and Copper is a documentary that shines a light over neglected people with basic needs, what happens when those needs are not being met and how important it is to demand better people in government.
Posted Nov 15, 2023
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9/10
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Ariel: Back to Buenos Aires
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Ariel: Back to Buenos Aires deals with a really though subject matter. Murray’s film portrays the search for one’s true identity as a way to reconnect and make amends with the past thru an emotional journey, but she is smart enough to never sugar coat it.
Posted Nov 03, 2023
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7/10
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Static Codes
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Static Codes manages to blend Drama, Suspense, Sci-Fi and a touch of Comedy to put together a thriller about unresolved family trauma and the challenge of finding the strength necessary to push through.
Posted Oct 30, 2023
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9/10
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Killers of the Flower Moon
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Every frame in Killers of the Flower Moon is worthy of admiration. Its unforgiving violence, its cruel characters, its take on the greed of the human condition. As expected, Scorsese brings this relentless tale to the big screen in a unique manner.
Posted Oct 28, 2023
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8/10
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Freedom's Path
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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In spite of its lengthy runtime, Freedom’s Path delivers a harrowing story about standing up for whats right and never take one step back. About choosing compassion over violence and the importance of bonding, even under the most grueling circumstances.
Posted Oct 28, 2023
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8/10
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A Binding Truth
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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A Binding Truth digs deep into America’s slavery past, and its undeniable impact in related topics such as segregation, race and civil rights. It dares to uncover the factuality about American southern slavery history and open it up for debate.
Posted Oct 22, 2023
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5/10
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Eternal Code
(2019)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Eternal Code is far from being a perfect film, still its convoluted storyline makes it clear that sometimes the most unusual people are the ones the end up saving the day. It manages to keep you guessing and the open ending leaves you kind of wondering.
Posted Oct 20, 2023
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8.5/10
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When Evil Lurks
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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When Evil Lurks is a tense and relentless movie. It never hesitates when portraying extreme situations thru Horror and Fantasy, ultimately tapping into darker aspects of the human condition such as rage, selfishness and the fear of the unknown.
Posted Oct 18, 2023
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8/10
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The Winter House
(2021)
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Alejandro Turdo
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The Winter House is a delicate story about two broken souls finding each other under the most unexpected circumstances, teaching us that sometimes the most unexpected people are the ones that make the greatest impact on our lives.
Posted Oct 18, 2023
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7/10
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Craving
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Craving saves the best for last: blood, guts and B Monster Movie madness. But the film’s true achievement relies on its craftsmanship to maintain tension on a high level up until its gory resolution.
Posted Oct 12, 2023
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8/10
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Bless Me Father
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Bless Me Father is a relentless fable about a man fighting to save what’s still left of his soul. God, religion, family, honor and betrayal are all pivotal themes in this small but powerful mob tale.
Posted Oct 11, 2023
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5/10
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Saw X
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Saw X biggest achievement is making you care for the main villain during the first act. But good things never last and due to a bland script and a noticeable low budget for such a popular franchise, things end up being pretty much as always, no surprises.
Posted Oct 09, 2023
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6/10
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Silent as the Grave
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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In spite of some misadjustments, Podowski and Gremley's sophomore feature take a traumatic story and turn it into a puzzling enigma, while also portraying people struggling to heal past wounds by getting some closure and allowing themselves to move on.
Posted Oct 09, 2023
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9/10
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Grasshopper Republic
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Grasshopper Republic’s documenting style puts you right in the middle of the conflict. We plunge into a harsh and captivating reality while walking the roads, setting up the traps and hustling along McCabe’s study subjects, both human and insect.
Posted Oct 04, 2023
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6/10
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Borderline
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Leaving aside some mishaps execution wise, Borderline’s heart is in the right place when putting together a cautionary tale about untreated mental health issues when combined with an addiction problem and the importance of looking for proper help.
Posted Sep 29, 2023
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5/10
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Expend4bles
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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The shocking twist during the first act is quickly wasted away when generic Action tropes takes center stage in the most tiresome sequel of the franchise so far.
Posted Sep 28, 2023
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8/10
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On the Line
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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On the Line manages to keep you at the edge of the seat with a minimal set up filled with tension. And a couple of surprisingly shocking last minute twists raise the stakes, conceding the entire story a totally different meaning.
Posted Sep 23, 2023
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5/10
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Sound of Freedom
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Sound of Freedom's over dramatic approach and conservative vibe when it comes to dealing with such a tough subject matter keep it from being taken as more than a flimsy based on true events search and rescue story.
Posted Sep 19, 2023
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6/10
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Beneath Us All
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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When taking a closer look, it doesn’t take too much to realize that the Horror elements present in Beneath Us All are designed to turn the focus onto family violence, mistreat and abuse, while also managing to pull off a rather shocking ending.
Posted Sep 19, 2023
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7/10
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The Problem of the Hero
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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The Problem of the Hero is an interesting journey through a minimal story that most people may not know much about. But does a solid work shining a light over two figures whose ideas about white privilege, racism and American history are still relevant.
Posted Sep 11, 2023
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7/10
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Live And Die In East LA
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Live and Die in East LA holds no punches when it comes to question the failure of the American dream, sharing an encouraging message of breaking the stereotypes and remembering that there is always a choice you can make.
Posted Sep 06, 2023
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7/10
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Bibi
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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In spite of and ending that lacks some of the initial tension, Bibi can still be enjoyed as a gripping story about what happens when the limits of reality and illusion collide within a character tormented by her own feelings of grief and trauma.
Posted Sep 02, 2023
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8/10
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Mickey Hardaway
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Mickey Hardaway holds no punches when it comes to address harsh topics such as family violence, toxic masculinity, discrimination and a broken system that pushes young people to the limit without giving them a chance to experience their full potential.
Posted Aug 30, 2023
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6/10
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R
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Leaving aside Hollywood, the MPAA and the alleged first application of the R-rating, R ends up being a captivating story where the friendship between a writer and a director proves to be so much greater than the decades old movie industry nonsense.
Posted Aug 26, 2023
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6/10
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Loud & Longing
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Loud & Longing does its best to shine a light over relationship dynamics between old friends, lovers and long time couples, and what happens when hidden traumas finally hit the surface. The outcome may not be perfect, but it will sure leave you thinking.
Posted Aug 22, 2023
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8/10
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Mutant Mayhem proves to be an actual movie about teenagers trying to fit in as they discover a whole new world rather than a formulaic heroes vs villains run of the mill PG Adventure. Something truly appreciated in spite of a heavy sugar coated third act.
Posted Aug 21, 2023
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7/10
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Horror in the Forest
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Horror in the Forest can surely become a delightful little Found Footage movie to die hard fans of the genre. But those who are not so much into it may also enjoy the simplicity of its craftsmanship.
Posted Aug 19, 2023
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7/10
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Surprised by Oxford
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Surprised by Oxford is for sure an unorthodox love story, there is definitively more than meets the eye here. It doesn't stick to any genre formulas and dares to go on a different direction, which definitively the most interesting aspect of it all.
Posted Aug 19, 2023
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8/10
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Asteroid City
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Asteroid City may not be at Tenenbaums, Rushmore or Zissou level, but it is still a joyful take on sensitive topics such as nostalgia, loss and melancholy, beautifully enhanced by Anderson's personal and crafty style.
Posted Aug 17, 2023
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7/10
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The Woman Under the Stage
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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The woman Under the Stage succeeds walking down that thin line dividing reality and illusion. As a reflection of the main character's dilema, you get to fully appreciate it once you give yourself in and dare to dive deep into this eerie little fiction.
Posted Aug 16, 2023
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8/10
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Talk to Me
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Talk To Me is a brutal, relentless movie unafraid to go places mainstream Horror rarely visits in contemporary Cinema. Its unique and efficient set up place it one step above from siimilar productions.
Posted Aug 11, 2023
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6/10
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Beyond the Gates of Hell
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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If in the right mood, Beyond the Gates of Hell can prove to be a funny love letter to B Horror movies of old. All the genre tropes you can possibly think of are present on every frame, all the way to the shocking and unexpected ending.
Posted Aug 10, 2023
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9/10
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Nathan-ism
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Nathan-Ism is an intimate portrait of a peculiar and complex artist, the individual challenge of making Art and the quest to keep memories alive and have them transcend the limits of our own existence.
Posted Aug 07, 2023
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8/10
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RUB
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Rub's existential love story combines multiple genres to paint a painfully accurate picture of modern day unhealthy work enviroments, bulling, abuse and the inherent violence that lives in us all, just waiting to burst out.
Posted Aug 02, 2023
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7/10
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Ash and Bone
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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In spite of not being that much heavy on the gore, Ash and Bone manages to put together a riveting Survival Horror flick that at the same time taps into the drama of a troubled family forced to bond under extreme circumstances.
Posted Jul 28, 2023
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9/10
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How to Rob
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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With nods to Goodfellas, Street Kings and The Town, How To Rob is so much more than your average Crime movie. This is the story of two people forced to choose different life paths, putting their friendship to the test under the most daring circumstances.
Posted Jul 18, 2023
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8/10
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It Is In Us All
(2022)
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Alejandro Turdo
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It Is In Us All works as a character Drama, a Thriller, and an unconventional love story. An even though occasionally this combination may be perceived as too much to handle, once everything fits into place it turns into a heart-wrenching experience.
Posted Jul 14, 2023
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7/10
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The Devil's Left Hand
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Thanks to an unexpected open ending, The Devil’s Left Hand leaves us craving for more. It delivers a cleverly put together story that bends the genre tropes to its favor while crafting a solid story that definitively stands on its own.
Posted Jul 11, 2023
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7/10
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Traveling Light
(2021)
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Alejandro Turdo
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In spite of some minor focusing missadjustments, Traveling Light paints a grounded picture about struggling people looking for redemption and inner peace in the midst of a global crisis.
Posted Jul 06, 2023
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8/10
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A Song for Imogene
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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A Song for Imogene is a brave little story with solid perdformances about the weight of trauma and unexpected loss, about reconnecting with your true self and the challenge of getting your life back in track.
Posted Jul 04, 2023
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7/10
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Move Me No Mountain
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Move Ne No Mountain uses the homeless situation in the big cities as a vessel to explore inner human conflicts such as the pain of loss and suffering, while also nurturing the idead that there is always a way back home worth fighting for.
Posted Jun 27, 2023
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6/10
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The Flash
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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The Flash is far from being that disastrous movie most seem to derive solely based on box office numbers. As a Superhero Movie is for sure within standard, nitpicking aside. Genre fatigue + multiverse movies saturation might be the actual cultprits here.
Posted Jun 26, 2023
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8/10
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Til Death Do Us Part
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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There seems to be something strangely captivating about watching a bride going full survival killer mode and kicking groomsmen butt. Til Death Do Us Part manages to capture the essence of that idea and turn it into a solid piece of entertainment.
Posted Jun 22, 2023
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8/10
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Scare Package
(2019)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Scare Package shows tons of love for the Horror genre and it never takes itself too seriously, which is always a great plus. It bends the Horror tropes Comedy wise to its favor and manages to get away with murder several times, literally.
Posted Jun 16, 2023
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9/10
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Bhagwan Bharose
(2023)
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Alejandro Turdo
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Telling its story thru the eyes of children, Bhagwan Bharose becomes a bold statement about communal violence and its impact on innocent children, whom get robbed of their childhood while grown ups are unable to respect each others beliefs and culture.
Posted Jun 09, 2023
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