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. -
The Outwaters Review: A Cosmic Horror Hellmouth Dying To Swallow You Whole
Sublime cosmic horror. -
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. -
You Hurt My Feelings Review: A Funny Film About Being Honest (And Not-So-Honest) With Others And Yourself [Sundance]
We need more movies like this. -
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. -
Past Lives Review: Celine Song's Achingly Beautiful, Contemplative Drama Is A Must-See [Sundance]
Past Lives is destined to be one of the best movies of 2023. -
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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. -
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. -
Bad Press Review: The Distinctly Native American Documentary Delivers On All Fronts [Sundance]
It educates. It entertains. It empowers. What more could you want? -
Girl Review: A Sensitive, Striking Exploration Of Trauma [Sundance]
Girl explores the weight of trauma with care and respect. -
Young. Wild. Free. Review: A Powerhouse Coming-Of-Age Debut [Sundance]
Watch out world: a major new filmmaker has arrived. -
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. -
Fair Play Review: A Couple Experiences Shifting Power Dynamics In This High-Stakes Thriller [Sundance]
This one will have people talking. -
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. -
Infinity Pool Review: Brandon Cronenberg's Latest Is A Depraved, Debauched Nightmare Vacation Into Hell [Sundance]
Brandon Cronenberg's latest is another journey into a world where depravity reigns supreme. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Joonam Review: Intimate Documentary Nails The Mother-Daughter Dynamic [Sundance]
Joonam is a well-constructed, personal journey through identity and family history. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
After Love Review: A Quietly Devastating Slow Burn On What It Really Means To Belong
Don't sleep on Joanna Scanlan's intensely vulnerable lead performance.
