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Kudakwashe Rutendo, Devery Jacobs, Backspot

Backspot Review: Devery Jacobs Commands This Complex, Queer, Cheerleading Coming-Of-Age Drama

By BJ Colangelo May 31st, 2024

Backspot, a stylish, unapologetically queer look at the world of All-Star Cheerleading, is a soaring breath of fresh air. Here's our review.

Hit Man Review: Glen Powell Charms His Way Through Richard Linklater's Light Comedy

By Chris Evangelista May 24th, 2024

Glen Powell and Adria Arjona have great chemistry in Richard Linklater's light comedy Hit Man. Here's our review.

Jim Henson Idea Man Review: Ron Howard's Doc About The Muppet Master Is Charming But Lacking

By Chris Evangelista May 23rd, 2024

Jim Henson Idea Man is too rushed for its own good, but fans of the Muppet creator will still find a lot to love. Here's our review.

Clint Eastwood with muddy hands on a ranch in Unforgiven

The 35 Best Western Movies Of All Time, Ranked

By Liam Gaughan May 21st, 2024

Since the earliest days of cinema, the Western has been one of Hollywood's favorite genres. From old favorites to modern classics, here are 35 of the very best.

Bea dancing with the imaginary friends in IF

IF Review: Ghost Town Meets A Monster Calls In John Krasinski's Whimsical, Messy Therapy Session

By Ethan Anderton May 17th, 2024

John Krasinski's IF tries to deliver both a funny, fantastical family film and a tearjerker but has trouble balancing the tones of each. Read our full review!

The Strangers Chapter 1 Review: Why Are You Doing This To Us? I'm Seriously Asking

By BJ Colangelo May 16th, 2024

The Strangers Chapter 1 is a paint-by-numbers slasher that fundamentally misunderstands what made the original film such a phenomenon. Here's our review.

Anya Taylor-Joy, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Furiosa Review: This Thrilling Epic On The Fury Road Is George Miller's Magnum Opus

By BJ Colangelo May 15th, 2024

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a scorching, rip-roaring, and downright breathtaking odyssey. Here's our review of the Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth film.

The Best New Blu-Ray Releases Include One Of The Best Movies Of 2024 And One Of The Worst

By Chris Evangelista May 9th, 2024

The best new Blu-ray releases include Dune: Part Two, Madame Web, Martin Scorsese's The Departed in 4K, and many more.

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Review: The Best Of The New Apes Series

By Witney Seibold May 8th, 2024

Wes Ball's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is handily the best of the new Planet of the Apes series. Yes, really.

Unfrosted Review: Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie Is Very, Very Silly

By Chris Evangelista May 3rd, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld's ridiculous Pop-Tart origin story Unfrosted isn't a great movie, but it will still probably make you laugh. Here's our review.

Rebel Moon: Part Two Review: When Peak Zack Snyder Meets Peak Netflix, We All Lose

By Jeremy Mathai April 19th, 2024

After a surprisingly strong star, Zack Snyder gives in to his worst tendencies with the sequel Rebel Moon: Part Two - The Scargiver. Here's our review.

Sadness, Disgust, Envy, Anxiety, and Joy at Riley's mind console in Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2 Footage Reaction: Pixar Has A Promising, Clever & Hilarious Sequel On The Way

By Ethan Anderton April 16th, 2024

Pixar Animation invited /Film to their campus in Emeryville, California to watch 35 minutes of Inside Out 2. How does the sequel look? Let's break it down.

The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Review: Alan Ritchson Steals A Fun, Forgettable Movie

By Jeremy Mathai April 16th, 2024

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare feels like a fun, yet forgettable step in the wrong direction for director Guy Ritchie.

Challengers Review: A Simple Story Turned Into A Skillful Epic

By Witney Seibold April 12th, 2024

Challengers boasts three great lead performances and a compelling story told in a twisty, skillful fashion.

The Best New Blu-Ray Releases This Week Include The Film Stanley Kubrick Hated

By Chris Evangelista April 11th, 2024

Our latest round-up of the best Blu-ray releases includes Stanley Kubrick's Fear and Desire, the box office flop Cutthroat Island, and more.

Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, I Saw the TV Glow

I Saw The TV Glow Review: When The Monster Of The Week Is Your Own Mind [Overlook 2024]

By BJ Colangelo April 8th, 2024

I Saw the TV Glow might be the most important movie you see all year. Here's our review.

In A Violent Nature Review: A New Perspective On Slashers For Gorehounds With Patience [Overlook 2024]

By BJ Colangelo April 8th, 2024

In a Violent Nature, a slasher movie told from the point of view of the slasher, is like if Gus Van Sant directed a Friday the 13th sequel.

Abigail Review: This Ballerina Vampire Bloodbath Is A Perfect Horror Movie [Overlook 2024]

By BJ Colangelo April 7th, 2024

Abigail, the vampire ballerina movie from Scream directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin could be the best horror movie of 2024.

Cuckoo Review: Hunter Schafer Soars In This Screeching Ride Of Repulsive Sci-Fi Body Horror [Overlook 2024]

By BJ Colangelo April 5th, 2024

Cuckoo is a bonkers, bloody rollercoaster of terrorizing sound design and dynamic performances.

The First Omen Review: A Terrifying Horror Prequel Done Right

By Witney Seibold April 4th, 2024

The First Omen is thoughtfully menacing, uniquely stylish, and utterly terrifying. It's also the best horror movie of the year so far.

The People's Joker Review: A Bafflingly Brilliant Slice Of Satirical Anarchy

By BJ Colangelo April 1st, 2024

Vera Drew's The People's Joker is a deeply personal and delightfully absurd attack of visual potpourri. Here's our review.

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Review: Big, Silly, And Undeniably Entertaining

By Witney Seibold March 28th, 2024

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is infectiously fun and very silly, and that's just fine. Here's our review.

The Best New Blu-Ray Releases: Poor Things, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, Aliens, And More

By Chris Evangelista March 21st, 2024

Our latest jam-packed Blu-ray round-up includes Poor Things, Aquaman 2, Anyone But You, Aliens, The Iron Claw, To Die For, and more.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review: Ghosts Of Blockbuster Past Hold Back The Franchise's Future

By Ethan Anderton March 20th, 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire bites off more than it can chew with too many characters crowding the story and overshadowing the best part of the new franchise.