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Vindicta (2026) Kristy Strouse Dominik Sedlar’s Vindicta is a harrowing tale that is anchored by exquisite direction and a star-turning lead performance.
Posted Jan 21, 2026Edit critic review
Chaperone (2024) Kristy Strouse Zoe Eisenberg’s assured directorial debut swims in moral ambiguity, but it’s equally concerned with loneliness, inertia, and the quiet despair that can settle in when life feels suspended.
Posted Jan 15, 2026Edit critic review
Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) Sean Fallon Maybe The Crooked Man will only appeal to hardcore Hellboy fans who want to see another adaptation of their favorite character, but it is also a very enjoyable riff on folk horror and The Evil Dead with some comic book flourishes. 
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
Godzilla (1954) Sean Fallon Watching Godzilla ‘54 and having an absolute ball with it, I’m not surprised that 70 years later, Godzilla is still doing big box office numbers and wowing audiences. And I don’t think he has any plans of retiring in the near or distant future.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Sean Fallon Perhaps in their haste to be the first ones out with a Winnie-the-Pooh movie, the filmmakers unfortunately skimped on the writing for the non-Pooh characters, leaving them lifeless and feeling fake.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey II (2024) Sean Fallon After watching Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, I’m excited to see what these filmmakers have in store and how weird they’re going to go with this whole thing.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Sean Fallon A wonderful addition to the MCU and the superhero canon, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a breath of fresh air in the genre while also being unique in how much it enjoys being a superhero movie. 
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
A Useful Ghost (2025) Sean Fallon I’m not sure if I enjoyed this movie or endured it, as its glacial pace and meandering plot are sometimes a strength, sometimes a weakness, as often the lack of movement adds to the comedy and other times it feels stilted and boring.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
The Golden Spurtle (2025) Sean Fallon As the world becomes increasingly hostile and scary, a documentary like The Golden Spurtle is a tonic. It’s a warm, conflict-free blanket of friendly and engaging people who come together from all over the world.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) Sean Fallon The beauty that Tobe Hooper manages to hide in the horror shines through, as well as the dark, wry humour that is not talked about enough.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
Chain Reactions (2024) Sean Fallon This is one of the best movies about movies I’ve seen in a long time. It is a love letter to the movie, the genre, and the filmmakers made with never-before-seen footage and fans who can see beneath the surface of the film.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
We Bury the Dead (2024) Sean Fallon We Bury the Dead is a rumination on grief and the way we lose loved ones sometimes without a goodbye or on bad terms. It is also a road trip movie, a haunted house horror, and a showcase for the talents of Daisy Ridley.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
Zootopia 2 (2025) Sean Fallon Just as in Zootopia, the world-building and neat details are incredible. Expanding into the reptile world and the swamps gives the filmmakers room to build upon the rich world of the original movie.
Posted Jan 14, 2026Edit critic review
A Girl Is a Gun (1971) Lee Jutton A Girl is a Gun is a defiantly quirky and incredibly entertaining example of what made Moullet the chaos agent of the French New Wave.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Little Trouble Girls (2025) Lee Jutton Little Trouble Girls takes a lovely, lyrical approach to time-worn tropes, the result of which is a film that entrances the audience despite its flaws.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Queen Kelly (1929) Lee Jutton Watching it fills me with sadness for what we lost when Swanson suddenly stopped production; nonetheless, some Queen Kelly is better than no Queen Kelly.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Four Nights of a Dreamer (1971) Lee Jutton With the rich color and texture present in every frame of the film looking positively rejuvenated in 4K, there’s never been a better time for Four Nights of a Dreamer to finally take the prominent place it deserves in Bresson’s filmography.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Riefenstahl (2024) Lee Jutton Riefenstahl should be the last word on its subject—not just because it is the definitive one, but also because it is the last one we need. She doesn’t deserve any more.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Stranger Eyes (2024) Lee Jutton Despite tackling intriguing and timely concepts about the role of technology and surveillance in modern society, Stranger Eyes ends up being a surprisingly dull watch—especially when Lee Kang-Sheng isn’t on screen.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Souleymane's Story (2024) Lee Jutton Abou Sangaré has a powerful debut performance in Souleymane’s Story, that focuses on the humanity behind the headlines.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Brazil (1985) Lee Jutton A new 4K restoration director’s cut reminds us that the film’s satirical depiction of everyday life in a dysfunctional dystopia remains powerfully prescient, not to mention stunningly imaginative, forty years after its original theatrical release.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Il Dono (2003) Lee Jutton A poetic depiction of how the passage of time has affected a place so close to Frammartino’s heart, Il Dono is a film to lose yourself in.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Rosa la rose, fille publique (1985) Lee Jutton Vecchiali’s stylish and subversive films have long been underseen in the United States; Rosa La Rose, Fille Publique deserves her second chance in the spotlight.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
To a Land Unknown (2024) Lee Jutton To a Land Unknown is not an easy watch that culminates in a simple and satisfying ending. But one thing is for certain: stories like this must continue to be told, especially if we ever want the world to change.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
The Sealed Soil (1977) Lee Jutton A stunning snapshot of young womanhood in a very specific time and place, The Sealed Soil is a classic of world cinema that deserves to be discovered by new audiences.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Desert of Namibia (2024) Lee Jutton Aesthetically pleasing but ultimately frustrating, Desert of Namibia fails to resonate despite Kawai’s substantial star power.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Caught by the Tides (2024) Lee Jutton A sprawling story that feels both intimate and epic, Caught by the Tides epitomizes what makes Jia Zhangke one of our most essential contemporary filmmakers.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Pink Narcissus (1971) Lee Jutton Whether or not you actually enjoy the experience of watching Pink Narcissus, there’s no denying the incredible influence Bidgood’s visual style has had on generations of artists to come after.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
A Man and a Woman (1966) Lee Jutton A Man and a Woman is quite possibly the cinephile’s ultimate date night movie and most definitely a romance that will win you over.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
OBEX (2025) Lee Jutton Like Strawberry Mansion before it, OBEX is a cinematic adventure with substantial charm in spite—or perhaps because—of its imperfections.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Bye Bye Love (1974) Lee Jutton A remarkable queer romance as messy and unpredictable as its protagonists, Bye Bye Love deserves its second chance in the sun.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Stand by Me (1986) Luca Arfini The great performances are one of the main elements of Stand By Me that made me fall in love with it. The dramatic moments are performed with the right passion, which make these scenes very vivid.
Posted Jan 13, 2026Edit critic review
Stitch Head (2025) Jules Caldeira Stitch Head, based on Guy Bass’ first book in the series, will charm the little monsters while being cute enough for the adults to watch in the background.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) Payton McCarty-Simas Strange Journey wears its heart on its sleeve as it relates earnest messages of love and acceptance, community and found family, all of which are more than earned and incredibly well taken in this context.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Dry Leaf (2025) Lee Jutton Dry Leaf is a film about appreciating those things and allowing them to linger on in your memory, so that you can contemplate them whenever you need comfort—and in our current world, who doesn’t?
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
The Waves of Madness (2024) Clement Tyler Obropta Most films have characters and stories, but Waves seems content to have a video game character as its hero and barely any story beyond its own logline.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
First Moon (2025) Clement Tyler Obropta It’s hard to tell what exactly went wrong here, but perhaps McLeod could have made a better film if he didn’t try so hard to make an unusual one.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Sound of Falling (2025) Lee Jutton With its leisurely running time (over two and a half hours) and dark subject matter, Sound of Falling may not be for everyone, but I couldn’t help but fall under its spell.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) Lee Jutton I strongly recommend seeing If I Had Legs I’d Kick You—then, when it’s over, take a cold shower, and never watch it again, unless you really like feeling on the verge of a panic attack for two hours. Still, as panic attacks go, it’s remarkably well done.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
It Was Just an Accident (2025) Lee Jutton The importance of a film’s subject matter doesn’t automatically confer greatness upon it, and while I found much to admire about It Was Just an Accident, I was also left wanting more.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Are We Good? (2025) Jules Caldeira Fans of Maron will get the most out of this, even if they may be left wanting a more in-depth retrospective of his life and career. He’s still going though, so that may be further down the line.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Where Did the Adults Go? (2025) Jules Caldeira Where Did the Adults Go? is a solid narrative debut from an experienced filmmaker. The script is solid and well-acted by a more than capable cast.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Et Tu (2023) Jules Caldeira In some ways, it’s the film equivalent of a car accident: you don’t necessarily root for one person over another, but you’re invested in the events unfolding and you can’t bring yourself to look away.
Posted Nov 26, 2025Edit critic review
Voices: The Danny Gans Story (2025) Jules Caldeira There is no question that this documentary is a labor of love. Andrew has done a remarkable job of creating a testament to his father’s life and legacy in a way that everyone can enjoy.
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
Bite to Bite (2025) Jules Caldeira Lipscomb succeeds in pulling back the curtain on a facet of the fishing and sushi industry, combining cuisine and conservation into one engaging, informative documentary.
Posted Nov 18, 2025Edit critic review
Mistress Dispeller (2024) Payton McCarty-Simas It’s a true testament to Elizabeth Lo’s direction that her latest documentary, Mistress Dispeller, doesn’t feel like a work of exploitation or exoticism.
Posted Nov 12, 2025Edit critic review
Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2025) Jules Caldeira Through its ups and downs, Standout: The Ben Kjar Story will move you, it will excite you, and like his family, you will never stop rooting for him to succeed.
Posted Nov 07, 2025Edit critic review
War of the Worlds (2025) Clement Tyler Obropta War of the Worlds attempts to boldly adapt H.G. Wells’ sci-fi classic for the modern age, the way that your digestive system boldly adapts a five-course dinner into excrement.
Posted Oct 08, 2025Edit critic review
D(e)ad (2025) Jules Caldeira D(e)ad is clever, in more ways than just its title. It is a touching, thoughtful look at a family’s collective grief over the loss of a crucial yet complicated relative, deftly using humor to soften the emotional gut-punches throughout.
Posted Oct 08, 2025Edit critic review
One Battle After Another (2025) Payton McCarty-Simas Each new twist, turn, shootout, and political thorn is nestled in humanistic, consistently hilarious storytelling that's paired with satisfying directorial ease, visual economy, and a thrumming, infectious Johnny Greenwood score.
Posted Oct 08, 2025Edit critic review
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