Movie reviews of Jeremie Sabourin

Though The Dinner Party isn’t the easiest watch for horror fans, those that stick with it will likely be satisfied by the blood splattered final product. Review

The Assistant is a courageous piece of cinema strengthened by a bold performance by Julia Garner. What it may lack in classic moviemaking magic, it makes up for in raising much needed awareness. Review

Trapped is a very good short film. The simple approach gives it an identity while the look and feel of the film give it a professional quality. Review

Abe comes with a recommendation as an entertaining, family friendly food movie. Yes, there’s more to it than that with its ideas of acceptance and compromise but the film is at its best when it’s focused on being fun. Review

As the debut feature from director Andrew Patterson and with a script from first time screenwriters James Montague and Craig W. Sanger, The Vast of Night has no business being this good and this creative. This is the type of film that something like J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 wishes it could’ve been. Review

There’s really nothing new or groundbreaking about the story they’re trying to tell. Yet, it’s all done with expert proficiency. Review

Chusy’s It All Begins With a Song is outstanding. Even with a large focus on country music given its Nashville setting, music lovers of all kinds should appreciate the candid depiction of the music business in the city. Review

With Roses for Ms. Jacobs, Legel and Aguila craft a tender, yet distressing, tale that will remind those in pain that they are never alone. Review

Along with a profoundly brutal story, elegant camerawork, hallucinatory imagery, and striking usage of color make Possessor an atmospheric nightmare of a film. Review

There’s something here with Union Bridge but, overall, writer/director Brian Levin just can’t seem to pull it all together into one cohesive narrative. Review

For the spectacle and mystery, Capone is worth a watch. However, for those looking for a career defining biopic on the real Al Capone, you’re much better off looking elsewhere. Review

With Wastelands, Kemal Yildirim proves his capabilities as a visual filmmaker once again. He has a distinctly melancholy quality to his work and it really suits the stories that he wants to tell. Review

Bolstered by great performances and a satisfyingly uncomfortable story, Mirabella-Davis showcases his talents as a filmmaker with a beautifully shot film. Review

As a brief twelve minute film about friends getting together, Rooftops still should resonate with people despite some of its issues. Review

South Mountain is still a very, very strong piece of indie cinema from Hilary Brougher. It’s relatable on all levels and has a cast of characters that you legitimately care for. Review

While it’s probably going to remind a lot of viewers of Hereditary, there’s enough intrigue and solid storytelling here for the film to find its fan base on home media. Review

From the intriguing storytelling and characters all the way to being filmed in one continuous take, Justin Taite’s The Awful Kind is a short film that everyone should check out. Review

Softness of Bodies is a tough film to rank as it’s really going to resonate with some viewers and not at all with others. Review

Blow the Man Down is a wonderful small town, crime drama, comedy flick. When it’s funny, it’s funny. Then, when it needs to be serious, the film does that too. Review

While Out of Boredom isn’t going to wow anyone with a riveting plot or technical prowess, it’s a rock solid short that won’t have you regretting the time you spend on it. Review

Even though it’s understandable to question some of the tactics and intentions of the advocates in this documentary, Planting Earth Week still opens up a lot of reasonable discussion. Review

Sokolov exhausts ever possible camera angle and shot over the film’s runtime and constantly comes up with interesting ways to keep the story going visually. We also have to praise the music from Vadim QP and Sergey Solovyov which spans countless genres and perfectly fits every scene with catchy themes and emotion. Review

Mendiboure shows his keen eye for filmmaking and oodles of talent as a visual storyteller. Review

Pedro C. Alonso pulls out all the stops and crafts a tension filled piece of dramatic cinema. Review