Movie Reviews

“BEFORE I GO” CELEBRATES THE MEANING IN LIFE

June 23, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Stacey Yvonne-Trying to find oneself and one’s place in the world is usually a journey reserved for men. We’re told the fallacy that women, especially white women, have it all figured out and enter into each phase of their lives with relative ease. Before I Go shows a woman in middle age who […]

MATTHEW GOODHUE’S “WOE” PROVES TO BE AN ENGAGING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

June 14, 2021 RGN staff

Writer/director Matthew Goodhue’s WOE premieres on DVD and Digital June 15 from Gravitas Ventures and Kamikaze Dogfight. Reviewed by Stacey Yvonne: It’s no surprise that Matthew Goodhue got his start in documentaries. His ability to allow the universal truths of life to set the mood for his scenes shines clearly in his debut feature, Woe. Starring Jessie […]

“WE ALL THINK WE’RE SPECIAL” – ON DIGITAL NOW

June 7, 2021 RGN staff

From Epoch Cinema Starring Jared Bankens and William McGovern Available on Amazon and Tubi Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi– “I’m King of the world,” repeats Charlie before falling flat on his back. “I’m lord of the sea!” says Ed while diving straight into a swimming pool. There’s slight music in the background, the volume is […]

JUST ANOTHER DREAM ON VOD JUNE 15TH

June 3, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi-Paul Schneider’s Just Another Dream is about a teenage girl who has the power to foresee the future through her dreams which can be a nightmare if you’re dreaming about death most of the time. The story begins with Anna (Kayden Bryce) getting into an accident at 8-years-old. Following the accident, […]

DIRECTOR EVGENY AFINEEVSKY DOC “FRANCESCO” NOW STREAMING ON DISCOVERY+

March 29, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed By Thyronne Millaud-FRANCESCO is the latest feature from Oscar and Emmy award-nominated documentary director, Evengy Afineevsky, focusing on the social advocacy of Pope Francis. Some might say it almost comes off as a puff piece produced to be screened as the Pope is presented with some sort of lifetime achievement award utilizing news footage […]

DISRUPTED A TIGHT-KNIT THRILLER AVAILABLE NOW

March 28, 2021 RGN staff

Available to stream on Amazon Prime, Vudu, Tubi, TVOD platforms iTunes, Fandango Now, Google Play, YouTube, to rent or buy Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi-The movie starts with Jay(Chioke Jelani Clanton), an Uber driver, narrating a short story of how his mom had this poodle who was confronted by a pit bull. And, at first, his mom gave the […]

PARLEMENT-A POLITICAL COMEDY SERIES STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON TOPIC

March 18, 2021 RGN staff

*Streaming Exclusively on TOPIC – Premieres March 18, 2021* Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi -A naive intern lost on his first day of work, a parliament full of members ensuing the utmost chaos, all while Britain’s trying to leave the European Union. Parlement presents you with the European Union in a comedic setting as everything […]

HERB STRATFORD’S DOCUMENTARY GUSTAV STICKLEY: AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN

March 17, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Ishratj Quazi -Herb Stratford’s Gustav Stickley: American Craftsman introduces the life and works of the designer who was famous during the Arts & Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century. Now Playing in Virtual Cinemas Across North America! This documentary goes into the history of what made Gustav Stickley and his work revolutionary […]

KOSHIEN JAPAN’S FIELD OF DREAMS

March 13, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi– Ema Ryan Yamazaki’s Koshien follows a high school baseball team as they try to win Japan’s national high school baseball championship(Koshien) through a lens of the historical and cultural context of baseball’s existence in Japan. As Japan celebrated its 100th Koshien tournament in 2018, the 2021 documentary begins with introducing Yokohama […]

SHAHRBANOO SADAT’S “THE ORPHANAGE” BRINGS HOPE THROUGH IMAGINATION AND SONGS

March 1, 2021 RGN staff

THE ORPHANAGE is a Follow-up to Sadat’s WOLF AND SHEEP – The First Afghan Film made by Female Director and Winner at Cannes 1844 Entertainment releases THE ORPHANAGE (Parwareshgah), via VOD platform Amazon Prime beginning March 2, 2021. Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi: Shahrbanoo Sadat writes and directs a sequel to the Wolf and Sheep film series called The Orphanage. The movie takes us through […]