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B+
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Sirāt
(2025)
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Kiko Martinez
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Director Oliver Laxe has created a hypnotic soundscape that shrouds the viewer into a state of disorientation — like seeing a dreamlike mirage in the distance.
Posted Dec 31, 2025
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B+
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Marty Supreme
(2025)
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Kiko Martinez
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The film is wildly unpredictable and branded with a visceral energy that drives the tension to a breaking point — all while swinging a paddle.
Posted Dec 31, 2025
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A-
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Sentimental Value
(2025)
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Kiko Martinez
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Director and co-writer Joachim Trier guides the character-driven narrative with tender restraint into some uncomfortable places where family resentment quietly festers.
Posted Dec 31, 2025
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B+
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Música
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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The romantic comedy genre is given a significant boost of creativity and charm with Música. While there’s some typical rom-com comfort to be found, the movie consciously avoids cliches and plays to its own syncopated beat.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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The Girl With the Needle
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Disturbing ... Shot in somber black and white, Swedish-Polish director and cowriter Magnus von Horn takes viewers into frightening corners where darkness reigns.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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A Real Pain
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Funny and sincere, A Real Pain gives actor Kieran Culkin a foundational character he consumes with his whole heart.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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Emilia Pérez
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Part crime thriller, eccentric musical and campy Spanish-language novella ... Emilia Pérez pulls no punches with its incredible visuals and gender- and genre-bending bravado.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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Memoir of a Snail
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Leaves a trail of complex themes about death and despair while offering hope to those who embrace their own oddities.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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Challengers
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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The animosity and adoration inside the [the characters'] entanglement radiates, and screenwriting newcomer Justin Kuritzkes’ script brims with devilish wit and excitement.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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Dìdi
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Writer and director Sean Wang offers a genuine and oftentimes uncomfortable take on boyhood through humor, angst and vulnerability. It’s a familiar narrative, of course, but one that soars above most similar coming-of-age films.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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B+
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September 5
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Told with palpable urgency and emotion, September 5 is a gripping film about journalists doing their jobs amid high-pressure conditions.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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A-
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Conclave
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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A slow-burning, fascinating and unpredictable narrative anchored by a colossal ensemble cast.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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A-
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Anora
(2024)
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Kiko Martinez
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Hilarious and heartfelt, Mikey Madison is a revelation as the title character dropped into a modern-day, adult version of a romantic fairy tale.
Posted Jan 21, 2025
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A-
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Poor Things
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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An absurdist exploration of bodily autonomy and toxic masculinity, director Yorgos Lanthimos [has] created a weirdly dark and remarkable romantic comedy that also plays like a Frankensteinian monster movie — with orgasms.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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A-
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Oppenheimer
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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Epic in scale and substance, writer-director Christopher Nolan has arguably produced the best film of his impressive career. He delivers a nuanced script ... and turns a complex and defining moment in history into a pulse-pounding thriller.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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A-
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Barbie
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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One of the most thought-provoking social commentaries and empowering mainstream comedies in recent years. The “I’m Just Ken” scene should be playing on a loop in the Louvre.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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Killers of the Flower Moon
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Director and co-writer Martin] Scorsese’s vision is masterful as he confronts the sensitive subject matter in a respectful manner.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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Origin
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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An intimate, moving and powerful look at the impact of the caste system across the world. [Writer-director Ava] DuVernay dramatizes [author Isabel] Wilkerson’s written words on screen with compassion and courage.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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All of Us Strangers
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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A fascinating and touching narrative that will stir the soul.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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The Zone of Interest
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Writer-director Jonathan] Glazer takes a minimalist approach to the storytelling, but the film is still beyond disturbing.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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The Holdovers
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Director Alexander] Payne finds the humor in his most emotionally damaged characters, so his reunion with [actor Paul] Giamatti for the first time since Sideways is a delight.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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Society of the Snow
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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The tragedy was adapted into the 1993 film Alive, but [director J.A.] Bayona’s interpretation goes beyond sensationalism. Instead, he crafts a thriller that’s both uplifting and awe-inspiring.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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B+
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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Kiko Martinez
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The web-slinging sequel takes the Marvel superhero to new heights. The artistry is jaw-dropping, and the script is absorbing throughout.
Posted Dec 30, 2023
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4/5
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The Banshees of Inisherin
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Martin] McDonagh's reflection on mortality and human connection is equal parts humorous, heartbreaking and strange. It's the best film of 2022.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Fabelmans
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Steven] Spielberg's gift of intimate storytelling — especially when the subject is as delicate and meaningful to its creator as this semi-biopic — captures all the emotion and magic of making movies.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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Women Talking
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Speaks to the empowering spirit and the unwillingness to relinquish one's autonomy.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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She Said
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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A multilayered and intense feature that demands an audience.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Wonder
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Haunting and atmospheric, director Sebastián Lelio's film operates between faith and evidence.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Imaginative, charming and beyond adorable.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Quiet Girl
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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First-time feature filmmaker Colm Bairéad has created a touching drama filled with gentle moments and deep-seated poignancy.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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Till
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Danielle] Deadwyler's pain is palpable.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Menu
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Director Mark Mylod lays on the dark comedy as thick as a creamy garlic aioli in this tasty thriller.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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3.5/5
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Pearl
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Director Ti West's disturbing horror film begins and ends with the unhinged and genuinely scary performance of Mia Goth.
Posted Dec 29, 2022
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2/5
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White Noise
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Usually, [filmmaker Noah] Baumbach is impressive when handling dark comedy, but in cinematic form, [author Don] DeLillo's concepts become a gawky mess.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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3/5
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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While it's not nearly as fun as 2019 predecessor Knives Out, the return of Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc is enough reason to pop in for another puzzling whodunit.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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1.5/5
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Babylon
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Much like the debauched parties in the film, [Damien] Chazelle's script is utterly chaotic and comes across like a tired imitation of Paul Thomas Anderson's 1997 masterpiece Boogie Nights.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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2.5/5
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The Whale
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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[Brendan] Fraser is devastatingly good ... but filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has done the broken father-daughter relationship better, [and Sadie] Sink brings no nuance to her role.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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3.5/5
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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What makes this sequel excel are its unique interpretations of classic fairytale characters, including an ass-kicking Goldilocks and easily the most terrifying take ever on the Big Bad Wolf.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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3.5/5
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Nanny
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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First-time feature filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu sets an unsettling tone, while [Anna] Diop faces her own haunted visions.
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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3.5/5
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Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022)
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Kiko Martinez
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Director James Cameron delivers another visual spectacle and adds emotional weight that creates higher stakes for everyone
Posted Dec 17, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Of all the animated films this year, the story of an eccentric family stuck at the center of a robot Armageddon, is the funniest and most imaginative of the bunch. Plus, it features a fat pug, so how can you go wrong with that?
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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3.5/5
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The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
(2020)
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Kiko Martinez
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Led by a phenomenal performance from Frankie Faison.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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3.5/5
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Language Lessons
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Told entirely between the two lead characters speaking via video chat, the format is consistently engaging, and witnessing the narrative unfold is a rewarding experience.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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3.5/5
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Spencer
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Filmmaker Pablo Larraín creates an atmosphere of dignity and discontent.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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3.5/5
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Prayers for the Stolen
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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The sense of dread that emanates from the harrowing drama is gut-wrenching as we watch these innocent children live in the shadows of their own homeland.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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4/5
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Being the Ricardos
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Aaron Sorkin can turn a phrase better than almost anyone in Hollywood. Even when he overwrites dialogue, it's difficult not to be reeled in by his sharp wit and humor.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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4/5
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Licorice Pizza
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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First-time actors Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim radiate with charming chemistry, and [Paul Thomas] Anderson's screenplay, far less misanthropic than his past work, is resolute in its pursuit of happiness and nostalgia.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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4/5
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CODA
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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This jaded heart has been jolted. CODA is the Best Film of 2021.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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4/5
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Mass
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Equal parts cathartic and soul-shattering.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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2.5/5
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American Underdog
(2021)
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Kiko Martinez
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Kurt Warner was a star. His biopic is just your average backup QB.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
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