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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Shrinking Review: A Thorny But Charming Dramedy With Depth
A winning role for Harrison Ford.
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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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Aubrey Plaza And Tons Of Cameos Shake Up Saturday Night Live, But Weekend Update Steals The Show
Aubrey Plaza made her dreams come true by hosting SNL, and she was joined by a surprising array of cameos, including one for the Parks and Recreation fans.
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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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In My Mother's Skin Review: A Chilling Horror Of A Family Torn Apart [Sundance]
This nightmarish fairy tale doesn't always work, but it's still a promising debut.
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Tales From The Box Office: Meet The Spartans, One Of The Worst-Reviewed Movies Ever, Was Still A Hit
Why did Hollywood keep making those silly spoof movies? Because people kept paying to see them.
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Magazine Dreams Review: Jonathan Majors Is Phenomenal In This Brutal, Uncomfortable Story Of An Unstable Bodybuilder [Sundance]
Jonathan Majors continues to remind us he's one of the best actors working right now.
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Birth/Rebirth Review: Two Great Lead Performances And A Surprisingly Funny Script Bring This Horror-Drama To Life [Sundance]
Birth/Rebirth is aided by two great performances from Judy Reyes and Marin Ireland.
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Animalia Review: Empathetic Sci-Fi Drama Questions Humanity In Surreal Fashion [Sundance]
Animalia is just as compelling and mysterious on a technical level as it is on a thematic one.
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