Joonatan is a queer, autistic freelance writer, film juror, and member of FIPRESCI, GALECA, the European Film Academy, the International Film Society Critics Association, the Online Film & Television Association, and the Finnish Critics Association.
One of the most pleasant surprises of the year, Resonance is a breathtakingly beautiful, fantastically paced, and superbly written fantasy adventure that had me spellbound from beginning to end.
With a fresh coat of paint, superlative tweaks, and a renewed narrative structure, Black Flag Resynced is a stellar showcase of how to update a classic title.
The Sinking City 2 is both a small miracle and a tremendously flawed experience. As a defiant expression of artistry in the face of overwhelming evil, it deserves admiration, even if the finished product isn't an overwhelming success.
Echoes of Aincrad wouldn't be my first recommendation for RPG or action game fans, but it certainly wouldn't be my last one, either. It's simply solid, and sometimes that's enough.
Anchored by a superb leading performance and tremendous directing from one of the most exciting voices in indie film today, Bruton is an electrifying prison drama that breathes new life into a well-worn genre.
Occasionally atmospheric and anchored by a committed leading performance, Nightborn is an unsatisfying folk horror outing that's neither scary nor macabre enough to make an impression.