Movie Reviews

Somebody I Used To Know Review: A Charmingly Performed But All-Too-Familiar Trip Home

By Jeff Ewing February 9th, 2023

A rom-com that features smart but insufficient pivots from classic formulas.

Infinity Pool Review: Brandon Cronenberg's Latest Is A Depraved, Debauched Nightmare Vacation Into Hell [Sundance]

Brandon Cronenberg's latest is another journey into a world where depravity reigns supreme.

By Chris Evangelista February 2nd, 2023 Read More

80 For Brady Review: Talented Performers Show There's Still New Life In Well-Worn Tropes

Somewhat uneven, but a breezy good time overall.

By Jeff Ewing January 30th, 2023 Read More

Halloween Kills Spoiler Review: A Messy, Bloody Sequel That Can't Make Up Its Mind

Halloween Kills, while not as bad as some people are making it out to be, is still a big step down from 2018's Halloween.

By Chris Evangelista January 30th, 2023 Read More

Passages Review: The Sexy, Scintillating Sundance Standout [Sundance]

Sex is an important part of life for many, and Passages understands that with a vital humanity.

By Barry Levitt January 29th, 2023 Read More

Theater Camp Review: This Side-Splitting Comedy Can Rub Elbows With The Best Mockumentaries [Sundance]

Taking cues from the films of Christopher Guest (Best in Show), the mockumentary Theater Camp is quite funny with an outstanding ensemble cast.

By Ethan Anderton January 29th, 2023 Read More

Radical Review: Eugenio Derbez Is Better Than Ever In This Formulaic But Powerful Teaching Drama [Sundance]

Eugenio Derbez has mostly kept himself in the comedic arena, but he delivers a career-defining performance in this Sundance-selected teaching drama.

By Ethan Anderton January 27th, 2023 Read More

Victim/Suspect Review: This Netflix Documentary Somehow Makes Police Officers Look Even Worse [Sundance]

An upsetting documentary.

By Sarah Milner January 27th, 2023 Read More

The Deepest Breath Review: A Champion Freediver Descends To The Depths [Sundance]

There's some incredible footage on display in this one.

By Ben Pearson January 27th, 2023 Read More

Stephen Curry: Underrated Review: An Underdog Story About An Unlikely Champion [Sundance]

A detailed look back at the rise of an NBA champion.

By Ben Pearson January 27th, 2023 Read More

Top Gun: Maverick Has Won The First A+ CinemaScore Of 2022

By Joshua Meyer January 27th, 2023

Top Gun: Maverick is a certified hit with general audiences as exit polls come in from its opening weekend.

A Still Small Voice Review: Contemplative Documentary Captures The Covid Experience [Sundance]

There's an almost surreal quality to the emotional introspection and frank vulnerability in A Still Small Voice.

By Sarah Milner January 26th, 2023 Read More

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Review: A Buddy-Buddy Adventure Over An Underbaked Doomsday

The third My Hero Academia movie, World Heroes' Mission, has an underbaked plot despite some promising character moments.

By Caroline Cao January 26th, 2023 Read More

Shortcomings Review: The Asian American Experience Gets Dissected In Randall Park's Directorial Debut [Sundance]

Shortcomings is a charming debut with plenty of fast-cracking jokes.

By Erin Brady January 26th, 2023 Read More

Squaring The Circle (The Story Of Hipgnosis) Review: Meet The Artists Behind Some Of Rock's Finest Album Art [Sundance]

Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Wings, and Peter Gabriel are just some of the big names in music whose albums used the brilliant artwork of Hipgnosis.

By Ethan Anderton January 25th, 2023 Read More

Beyond Utopia Review: A Jaw-Dropping Documentary About Escape From North Korea [Sundance]

This is a harrowing but vital viewing experience.

By Ben Pearson January 25th, 2023 Read More

David Duchovny, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Nia Long

You People Review: A Modern Culture Clash And A Mildly Charming Romantic Comedy

You People has a number of solid if familiar-seeming comic setups.

By Josh Spiegel January 25th, 2023 Read More

My Animal Review: A Queer Werewolf Tale With Style To Spare [Sundance]

My Animal is plenty stylish, but its script is lacking.

By Chris Evangelista January 25th, 2023 Read More

Chicago International Film Festival Peels Back The Layers Of Glass Onion And 2022 Awards Contenders

The Chicago International Film Festival showcased some of the best upcoming movies to round out 2022. Let's take a look!

By Ethan Anderton January 24th, 2023 Read More

Rye Lane Review: This Winsome Comedy Is Like A Sillier, Funnier Version Of Before Sunrise [Sundance]

Here's the funniest movie of 2023 so far.

By Ben Pearson January 24th, 2023 Read More

Landscape With Invisible Hand: A Strange Sci-Fi Story With Too Many Loose Threads [Sundance]

Landscape With Invisible Hand has some good ideas that neve quite come together.

By Chris Evangelista January 24th, 2023 Read More

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Review: The Beloved Actor Gets An Uplifting, Entertaining And Truly Cinematic Documentary [Sundance]

The Back to the Future star gets an uplifting doc about his life and career, ranging from his quick rise to fame to his debilitating Parkinson's disease.