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Author: Theo Estes

The Hummingbird Project Review: Tackling Low-Latency Trading at a Snail’s Pace

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Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgard try to make millions in milliseconds in this plodding critique of capitalism.

Theo Estes Posted on March 22, 2019August 5, 2020

American Gods Season 2 Review: More Gods & Gore, But Something’s Missing

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The second season of Starz’ hit Neil Gaiman adaptation is back with a new showrunner, a shaken-up cast, and a more aimless tone.

Theo Estes Posted on March 6, 2019August 5, 2020

Ruben Brandt, Collector Review: A Swirling, Surreal Heist Thriller

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The Hungarian animated film is a stunningly psychedelic dive into art and film history.

Theo Estes Posted on March 4, 2019August 5, 2020

Fyre Review: Netflix Looks Behind the Schaudenfreude

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Chris Smith looks at the Fyre Festival’s downfall from the eyes of those who worked on it.

Theo Estes Posted on January 21, 2019August 3, 2020

Chef Flynn Review: A Teen Chef Serves Up Delicious Dishes

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Cameron Yates’ foodie doc about a budding teen chef is a riveting look at how ambition knows no […]

Theo Estes Posted on December 8, 2018August 2, 2020

CAM Review: Netflix’s Peep Show Into the Terror of Stolen Identity

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Director Daniel Goldhaber and screenwriter Isa Mazzei explore the complexities of online sex work with a fascinating thriller […]

Theo Estes Posted on December 5, 2018August 2, 2020

Green Book Review: Playing the Same Old Song About Jim Crow Racism

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Peter Farrelly’s period road movie about a black piano player and his Italian driver in Jim Crow America […]

Theo Estes Posted on November 20, 2018August 2, 2020

The Front Runner Review: Hugh Jackman’s Misguided Political Drama Stumbles Across the Finish Line

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Despite a stellar cast and some good intentions, Jason Reitman’s political drama about the rise of the tabloid […]

Theo Estes Posted on November 16, 2018August 2, 2020

Boy Erased Review: Joel Edgerton Exposes the Malpractice of Conversion Therapy

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An all-star cast, including Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, bring a serious issue for the GLBTQ […]

Theo Estes Posted on November 7, 2018August 2, 2020

The Book of Birdie Review: Atmospheric Chills Abound in This Convent Thriller

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Elizabeth E. Schuch’s spooky, atmospheric horror gem prefers to keep its tale of demonic birth and possession filled […]

Theo Estes Posted on October 5, 2018August 1, 2020

Ken Marino’s Canine Comedy Dog Days is Ruff Around the Edges

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While trying to chase both sentimentality and laughs, Ken Marino’s ensemble canine comedy ends up barking up the […]

Theo Estes Posted on August 7, 2018August 1, 2020

Fantasia 2018: Satan’s Slave Review – Ghosts, Zombies and Sex Cults, OH MY!

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A loose remake/prequel to the 1980 film of the same name, Satan’s Slave is a chilling story of […]

Theo Estes Posted on July 17, 2018July 30, 2020

Fantasia 2018: Mikhail Red Explores Violence, Morality and Family in Neomanila

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Superbly acted and beautifully shot, Neomanila is a morally ambiguous tale about what we do to survive and […]

Theo Estes Posted on July 17, 2018January 26, 2019

Review: Westwood Provides a Compelling Portrait of the Godmother of Punk

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Showcasing her career from punk provocateur to a mainstay of English culture, Westwood is a love letter to […]

Theo Estes Posted on July 11, 2018July 30, 2020

INTERVIEW: Bruce LaBruce on The Misandrists, Pornography and Feminist Brain-Swapping

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We interview queersploitation provacateur Bruce LaBruce about queer cinema, working on a low budget, and his latest feminist […]

Theo Estes Posted on July 6, 2018July 30, 2020

Fags in the Fast Lane Review: A Madcap Race to Campy Bad Taste

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This over-the-top throwback to exploitation and queer films from the 60s and 70s revels in its tastelessness, delivering […]

Theo Estes Posted on May 6, 2018July 30, 2020

Ramen Heads Review: An Unbalanced Dish of a Documentary

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Koki Shigeno’s documentary tries hard to be the next Jiro Dreams of Sushi; however, unlike a good bowl […]

Theo Estes Posted on April 18, 2018July 28, 2020

Truth or Dare Review: Blumhouse’s Latest Delivers Modest Sleepover Scares

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The latest microbudget spook-em-up from Blumhouse Productions is long on dares and short on scares. This piece was […]

Theo Estes Posted on April 11, 2018July 28, 2020

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