Audrey Diwan’s ‘Happening’ Stands Out Among Sundance Fare
"I want a child, but not instead of a life." Read More
January 31, 2022
Luke Hicks
Luke Hicks is a New York City film journalist by way of Austin, TX, and an arts enthusiast who earned his master's studying film philosophy and ethics at Duke. He thinks every occasion should include one of the following: whiskey, coffee, gin, tea, beer, or olives. Love or lambast him @lou_kicks.
Boyega, Beharie, and Williams Shine in Otherwise Fine ‘892’
Michael K. Williams shines in his final performance in Abi Damaris Corbin's debut feature. Read More
January 31, 2022
‘God’s Country’ is the Crème de la Crème of Sundance 2022
"Sometimes it feels like things never change. But I promise you they do. They have to." Read More
January 31, 2022
‘Sharp Stick’ Marks a Confusing Return for Lena Dunham
Dunham is back with her first movie in over a decade. Read More
January 27, 2022
With ‘Call Jane,’ Phyllis Nagy Delivers a By-the-Book Abortion Drama
The lackluster first feature from the 'Carol' screenwriter follows the story of an underground abortion clinic in 1960s Chicago. Read More
January 25, 2022
The 15 Best Non-English-Language Films of 2021
From Norway to India to Romania and beyond, Luke Hicks counts down the 15 best non-English language films released in… Read More
December 20, 2021
Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’ is an Emotional Rollercoaster of Maternity
Who we love and why we love them is as much a product of bloodline as it is of circumstance,… Read More
October 11, 2021
‘Petite Maman’ Teases Out Adorable Childhood Fantasy
Céline Sciamma's follow-up to 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' leaves something to be desired. But the experience is still… Read More
October 10, 2021
Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman Shine in ‘C’mon C’mon’
Mike Mills returns with another calm, entrancing humanist story. Read More
October 6, 2021