'The Little Mermaid' Review: Halle Bailey Carries Live-Action Update that Barely Floats Above Water
While falling short for obvious reasons, this update has enough theatricality and energy to provide solid family entertainment.
'You Hurt My Feelings' Review: Witty Marital Comedy Shows All's Fair in Love and Little White Lying
Exemplifies Nicole Holofcener’s signature sharpness through a lighthearted, entertaining comedy.
'The Wrath of Becky' Review: Rebel Teen Returns for Another Alt-Right Bloodbath
Offers the familiar rebellious girl vs. hate group gorefest formula with the same skillful execution as its predecessor.
'You Can Live Forever' Review: Jehovah Witness-Centric Teen Lesbian Drama Finds Cinematic Paradise
Accurately illustrate every side of the Jehovah's Witness lifestyle through riveting romantic drama that puts the brainwashing realities of their society on display.
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Review: Galactic Farewell Tour for James Gunn's Misfits Skyrockets
Considering its self-contained nature, Gunn personalized this entry with his style, adding to the fun.
‘Showing Up’ Review: Kelly Reichardt's Latest Illustrates Artist Struggle Realness
A masterpiece bearing honesty about the lives we lead in our everyday pursuit of making whatever art we desire.
'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret' Review: Tribute to Girlhood is as Lovely as Beloved Novel
Seamlessly crossing the tightrope, Fremon Craig encapsulates girlhood in all its awkward glory.
'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.