My Animal Review: A Queer Werewolf Tale With Style To Spare [Sundance]
My Animal is plenty stylish, but its script is lacking.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cassandro Review: Gael García Bernal Flies High In This Luchador Biopic [Sundance]
García Bernal appears to have done nearly all of his own stunts, and the results are impressive.
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MAMACRUZ Review: A Late In Life Coming-Of-Age Film With A Dynamite Lead Performance [Sundance]
This is a quiet, reserved, and observational film.
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Billion Dollar Babies Review: How Cabbage Patch Kids Helped Ignite Consumerism And Chaos [Tribeca]
It sounds like this could have been an episode of The Toys That Made Us, but the documentary makes a meal out of this moment in pop culture history.
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Shotgun Wedding Review: Jennifer Lopez's New Movie Has A Novel Setup, With Mediocre Execution
A comedy with too few laughs.
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The Amazing Maurice Review: A Sinister Villain Elevates This Humdrum Kid's Flick [Sundance]
A harmless, forgettable family film.
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Mutt Review: Slice Of Life Dramedy Offers Refreshing Look At Modern Trans Life [Sundance]
Mutt proves the importance of showcasing nuanced and multi-faceted depictions of trans life in a fun, breezy package.
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The Outwaters Review: A Cosmic Horror Hellmouth Dying To Swallow You Whole
Sublime cosmic horror.
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Fancy Dance Review: A Post-Colonial Tale Of Community, Love, & Perseverance [Sundance]
The sensitive matter in Fancy Dance is handled with remarkable precision and brutal honesty.
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Flora And Son Review: Sing Street's John Carney Returns With A New Music-Filled Dramedy [Sundance]
Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sing their hearts out in this delightful Irish dramedy.
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The Disappearance Of Shere Hite Review: An Enlightening Documentary On A Foundational Feminist Figure [Sundance]
The greatest strength of The Disappearance of Shere Hite is its poignant sense of hope.
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Polite Society Review: An Aspiring Stuntwoman Tries To Sabotage Her Sister's Wedding In This Crowd-Pleasing Comedy [Sundance]
This is one of the most fun movies of 2023 so far.
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Bad Press Review: The Distinctly Native American Documentary Delivers On All Fronts [Sundance]
It educates. It entertains. It empowers. What more could you want?
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Girl Review: A Sensitive, Striking Exploration Of Trauma [Sundance]
Girl explores the weight of trauma with care and respect.
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Young. Wild. Free. Review: A Powerhouse Coming-Of-Age Debut [Sundance]
Watch out world: a major new filmmaker has arrived.
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Is There Anybody Out There Review: A Deeply Personal Story Of Disability, Identity, And Self-Love [Sundance]
Ultimately, this is Glendining's story, and she has a right to tell it however she damn well pleases.
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Eileen Review: Anne Hathaway Lights The Screen On Fire In This Surprising Stunner [Sundance]
Eileen will likely be one of the best movies of the year. Put it on your radar now.
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Fair Play Review: A Couple Experiences Shifting Power Dynamics In This High-Stakes Thriller [Sundance]
This one will have people talking.
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Talk To Me Review: Australian Teens Summon Angry Ghosts In This Evil Dead-Like Horror Flick [Sundance]
If someone asks if you want to summon some ghosts for fun, say no.
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Cat Person Review: A Rom-Com Turns Into A Horror Movie With Mixed Results [Sundance]
Cat Person has some real insight and strong performances, but it neve quite comes together.
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The Starling Girl Review: Eliza Scanlen Gives In To Temptation [Sundance]
Eliza Scanlen and Lewis Pullman carry the movie, but Jimmi Simpson is excellent in a supporting role.
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Joonam Review: Intimate Documentary Nails The Mother-Daughter Dynamic [Sundance]
Joonam is a well-constructed, personal journey through identity and family history.
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