'Cora Bora' Review: Meg Stalter Shows Off Her Star Power in Solid Bisexual Dramedy | SXSW 2023
Cora Bora supplies welcome queer-inclusivity to an overfamiliar character archetype led by a show-stopping Megan Stalter
‘Polite Society’ Review: Wrath of the Demolition Desi
Like Edgar Wright if he made movies from a feminist Pakistani lens.
'Sisu' Review: Gory Shoot-Em-Up is a Thrilling How to Guide to Steamrolling Nazis (Finnish Style)
Had me smiling ear to ear as Nazis got Mein Kampf’ed up.
'Beau is Afraid' Review: Ari Aster's Anxiety-Induced Odyssey has Hilarity but is Ultimately Hollow
For a Jewish filmmaker, this is the most Christian-like biblical story Aster’s ever told.
'Evil Dead Rise' Review: The Dead Has Never Been More Alive in Gnarly, New Evil Dead Installment
a head-ripping bloody great time at the movies.
'If You Were the Last' Review: Anthony Mackie and Zoë Chao Find Love in Space in Cute Sci-Fi Rom-Com
An endlessly funny and stylish sci-fi rom-com fueled by Anthony Mackie and Zoë Chao’s impeccable chemistry.
'Renfield' Review: Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult Odd Vampire Couple Comedy is all Blood No Bite
Nick Hoult paired with friggin’ Nic Cage as Dracula is Renfield’s main draw and strength.
'Fitting In' Review: Molly McGlynn's Teen Traumedy Bleeds Raunchy, Raw Honesty
Highlights an under-discussed reproductive health topic with thoughtfulness and raunchiness.
'BlackBerry' Review: Smart Bio Drama About the World's First Smartphone Hits 5G Bars
A refreshing rise and fall narrative less concerned about the impact of the product itself, leaning towards a layered study of three business dudes using power and passion for profit.
'Air' Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Go Good Shoe Hunting in Sincere Sports Dramedy
This is a Space Jam and Like Mike prequel. I don’t care what anyone says.
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Review: Mario's Animated Adventure is in Desperate Need of a Power-Up
Despite the solid visuals and action direction, the Illumination touch on the story (or lack thereof) prevents Mario from reaching the top of the goalpost.
‘It Lives Inside’ Review: Earnest Hindu Horror Fails to get a Scare out of its Mason Jar
Means well but suffers from frustrating execution, generic plotting, and underwhelming thrills.
'Talk to Me' Review: Possession Game Goes Wrong for Rebel Teens in Solid Australian Horror Flick
Talk to Me might be the first to accurately capture the Gen-Z teen experience through a fun and empathetic portrayal, which is hard to do because teenagers suck.
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'John Wick: Chapter 4' Review: All-Out Action Spectacle Sticks a Wick[ed] Landing
The equivalent of a beautiful ballet for hardcore action fans.
'Only The Good Survive' Review: Stylish Heist Thriller Bursts with Punk Spirit | SXSW 2023
That quintessential SXSW gem that’s incomprehensible yet entertaining.