Reviews
‘In a Violent Nature’ is a Subversive Slasher Filled with Substance (Review)
A newly resurrected serial killer is on a violent quest to reclaim what is his in the Sundance horror smash from newcomer Chris Nash.
‘The Garfield Movie’ is More Fun for Kids than Adults (Review)
Everyone’s favorite lazy, lasagna-loving feline is back on the big screen, this time in a computer-animated adventure.
‘Back to Black’ is a Dismal, Disastrous Disservice to Amy Winehouse (Review)
Amy Winehouse’s tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil and her tragically short life in music are chronicled in this new biopic.
‘Kingdom’ Roots ‘Planet of the Apes’ in Solid, High-Concept Sci-Fi (Review)
Many generations after Caesar led the ape takeover of Earth, new foes both external and internal threaten a clan of eagle-raising chimpanzees in the newest film in the Planet of the Apes franchise.
‘The Idea of You’ is the Best Modern-Day Rom-Com in Recent Memory (Review)
This delightful, not-so formulaic rom-com starring Anne Hathaway is now streaming on Prime Video.
Sexy, Tense ‘Challengers’ Serves an Ace (Review)
Director Luca Guadagnino is back on top of his game with this intoxicating love triangle story. Whether it’s a film or sporting event, when a piece of entertainment is able to sink its teeth in you from the get-go and not let go until it’s over, it can...
‘The People’s Joker’ is a Wildly Funny Parody with Queer DIY Charm (Review)
After a successful crowdfunding campaign and years in legal limbo thanks to many cease-and-desists amid “rights issues”, Vera Drew’s coming-of-age parody film is finally being released in all its maniacal, surreal comedy glory.
‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is Bitterly Plain (Review)
The latest action film from Guy Ritchie fails to live up to its full potential.
‘Abigail’ is Gory and Gripping, Dark and Inventive Horror Fun (Review)
A ragtag team of mercenaries are in way over their head after kidnapping a criminal’s daughter in this new horror film from the folks of Radio Silence.
Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ is a Satisfying Action Romp (Review)
Dev Patel’s directorial debut fills the action crave that’s in need of a new action hero.
‘Late Night with the Devil’ is Weird but Fresh Found Footage Horror (Review)
A struggling talk show host takes drastic measures to keep his late night program alive in this unique feature starring David Dastmalachian.
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ is Brutal and Bizarre but Boundary Pushing Pulp (Review)
A bodybuilder and a gym manager fall in love and into a violent web of crime in the new film from director Rose Glass.