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‘Rental Family’ is a Tender, Touching Encouragement for Connection (Review)
A kind, lonely actor receives unique work from a strange but well-meaning agency in this new dramedy starring Brendan Fraser. In Hollywood’s ongoing push for diversity among its filmmakers, a fresh crop of Asian female directors have risen to prominence in the film...
‘Nouvelle Vague’ is a Poignant, Playful Throwback to Cinema’s Past (Review)
Jean-Luc Godard sets out to make his first feature and leave cinema forever changed in the new film from Richard Linklater. Few filmmakers know what it’s like to be an outsider in the film scene beyond Hollywood than writer-director Richard Linklater; who debuted in...
Revenge Cuts Deep in Profoundly Unforgettable ‘It Was Just an Accident’ (Review)
The latest from acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi makes for one of the year’s best films. Tackling ethical quandaries in films is always tricky, especially for those made overseas, as the content can have ramifications beyond the work itself. For a multitude of...
Glen Powell Shows the ‘IT’ factor in ‘The Running Man’ (Review)
Edgar Wright's somewhat disappointing remake is saved by the strong performance of its main star. For over two decades, director Edgar Wright has been a hot commodity in the film community. From 2004’s Shaun of the Dead to 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World up to...
‘Bugonia’ is a Darkly Funny and Flat Out Dark Signal for Our Future (Review)
A Big Pharma executive is kidnapped by conspiracy theorists who believe her to be an alien in the newest film from Yorgos Lanthimos. Yorgos Lanthimos has become something of a workaholic since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, having produced and...
‘Queens of the Dead’ is a Scary, Sincere Torchpassing to Tina Romero (Review)
A zombie outbreak traps a band of drag performers inside their nightclub in the first feature film from Tina Romero. The closing night film of the 2025 Chattanooga Film Festival’s in-person portion was the feature filmmaking debut of Tina Romero, daughter of...
Kathryn Bigelow & Crew Can’t Save Ham-Fisted ‘A House of Dynamite’ (Review)
An unknown nuclear missile is coming right for America and the United States government scrambles to stop it in the newest thriller from Kathryn Bigelow. Fail-Safe is an all-time great political thriller from 1964 about all sides of the United States federal...
Luca Guadagnio’s Flawed ‘After the Hunt’ Features Outstanding Performances (Review)
The established director’s latest film features a handful of excellent performances that help move this sluggish film. When you look at Luca Guadagnio’s filmography, it’s hard not to be impressed at how often the director has churned out films. With After the...
‘Black Phone 2’ is an Unsettling Sequel that Surpasses the Original (Review)
The Grabber continues to torment Finney and Gwen Shaw from beyond the grave in this follow-up to the 2021 hit horror film from director Scott Derrickson. The film adaptation of Joe Hill’s short story The Black Phone came out in 2021 and emerged as a solid box...