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Courtney Small

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Biography:

Courtney Small has been sharing his thoughts on film online since 2006. The founder of Cinema Axis, he can frequently be heard discussing film as co-host of Frameline on Radio Regent. Courtney has contributed to several publications including Leonard Maltin, In the Seats, Black Girl Nerds, and Comix Asylum. He also celebrates diversity in cinema as co-host of the Changing Reels podcast and is a member of the Online Film Critics Society.

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Movies TV Shows
Miroirs No. 3 (2025) 94% 7/10 EDIT “Capturing the ways grief can lead to various forms of isolation, Miroirs No. 3 reminds viewers that, while the trauma that causes familial bonds to fractures may never be forgotten, all emotional rips can be mended.” – Exclaim! Mar 18, 2026 Full Review undertone (2025) 72% EDIT “A sonic feast of chills, undertone is an intriguing and well-crafted horror that announces Tuason as a filmmaker who deserves our attention.” – Cinema Axis Mar 14, 2026 Full Review THE BRIDE! (2026) 57% EDIT “The Bride! may be a messy affair, but its monster size ambition is a pleasure to behold.” – Cinema Axis Mar 7, 2026 Full Review In Cold Light (2025) 54% 4/10 EDIT “[Maika] Monroe is far too talented an actor to be given so little to chew on. ” – Exclaim! Mar 3, 2026 Full Review Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) 100% EDIT “A masterful piece of cinema, Once Upon a Time in Harlem vividly brings a rich history to life. ” – That Shelf Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Sway (2024) EDIT “A film oozing with potential, it is unfortunate that Sway falls into some of the same pitfalls as its titular character when it comes to spinning a tale that spirals out of control.” – Cinema Axis Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Soul Patrol (2026) 94% EDIT “A moving and captivating work, Soul Patrol honours those whose legacy and sacrifice should never be forgotten.” – POV Magazine Jan 30, 2026 Full Review Kikuyu Land (2026) EDIT “Kikuyu Land is effective in speaking loudly against the corruption it observes, but it struggles with deciphering whose story needs to be heard most.” – POV Magazine Jan 30, 2026 Full Review Seized (2026) 100% EDIT “Seized is a poignant reminder that in times when fear and manipulation are used to keep us silent, it is important that journalists continue to speak truth power.” – POV Magazine Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Birds of War (2026) EDIT “Birds of Wars is a touching love story that finds hope and heart in the bonds that bring people together, even during conflicts designed to keep them apart.” – POV Magazine Jan 27, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% EDIT “An absolute knockout, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an electrifying and unforgettable work that proves the zombie genre has plenty of bite left.” – Cinema Axis Jan 15, 2026 Full Review Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) 82% EDIT “A subtle and bittersweet work, Father Mother Sister Brother understands that family dynamics can be equally awkward and sombre at times, but they will forever hold a special place in our hearts and minds.” – That Shelf Dec 29, 2025 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 93% EDIT “Marty Supreme is an energetic opus that is continually surprising and relentless in the best possible way.” – That Shelf Dec 24, 2025 Full Review Code 3 (2025) 78% EDIT “Code 3 may initially wear the scrubs of a frantic gross-out comedy, but underneath its seemingly flimsy garbs exists pointed commentary on the various policies clogging up the arteries of the healthcare system. ” – Exclaim! Dec 20, 2025 Full Review Ella McCay (2025) 24% EDIT “A dated and narratively directionless comedy, Ella McCay preaches the importance of finding the strength to have honest and healing conversations, but has nothing of note to say.” – Exclaim! Dec 11, 2025 Full Review Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt (2025) EDIT “Channelling the band’s sense of artistic flare, Stern’s documentary intertwines plenty of playful visual moments into its conventional structure. ” – POV Magazine Dec 3, 2025 Full Review Wrong Husband (2025) EDIT “Another stirring work by Kunuk, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) is engaging look at the forces that keep the flame of love burning when the wind of distance threatens to blow it out.” – Cinema Axis Nov 28, 2025 Full Review Christy (2025) 67% 6/10 EDIT “'Christy' may not throw any new punches in the biopic ring, but the great performances at least keep the audience's interest in this bout.” – Exclaim! Nov 6, 2025 Full Review Die My Love (2025) 74% 7/10 EDIT “Lifted by the strong work from its cast, Die My Love stays engaging and endures as a perplexing examination of the dark ways motherhood can trap a person in a box they never fully fit in.” – Exclaim! Nov 3, 2025 Full Review Lesbian Space Princess (2025) 98% 8/10 EDIT “Lesbian Space Princess washes down its bitter pills of truth with bountiful cups of laughter, creating a sharp and entertaining comedic romp that shouldn't be missed.” – Exclaim! Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Eephus (2024) 100% EDIT “Easily one of the year’s best films, Eephus finds hope in community while understanding that endings are unavoidable. Lund reminds viewers that baseball may not stop the changes that are a part of life, but it can help us come to terms with them together.” – Cinema Axis Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) 76% 8/10 EDIT “Giving a star-making performance, Tonatiuh is a revelation in the film. ” – Exclaim! Oct 16, 2025 Full Review HIM (2025) 31% 4/10 EDIT “By the time Him reveals the identity of the true bloodsucker in the overall equation, the audience has already turned the channel on this bland game.” – Exclaim! Sep 19, 2025 Full Review London Calling (2025) 47% 6/10 EDIT “A serviceable action-comedy whose nostalgic threads can be seen throughout, but its loose stitching exposes all the shortcomings of the script. ” – Exclaim! Sep 17, 2025 Full Review Dinner with Friends (2025) EDIT “Masterfully merging real-life drama with the mundane aspects of life, Henry weaves an engaging and immensely relatable cinematic quilt” – That Shelf Sep 13, 2025 Full Review
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