Reviews
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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 Smashing Machine’ is a Raw, Realistic Tale of an MMA Pioneer (Review)
MMA fighter Mark Kerr’s road toward self-redemption is told in this collaboration between Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie.
‘Him’ Throws an Incomplete Pass (Review)
The Jordan Peele-produced horror film features a great performance from Marlon Wayans, but nothing else.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Arc Starts Off Strong (Review)
The beginning of the end sets things up for what should be an incredible final arc of the popular anime.