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Queer Review: Daniel Craig Is Sensational In Luca Guadagnino's Must-See Odyssey [NYFF]

By Jeremy Mathai October 7th, 2024

Luca Guadagnino's William S. Burroughs' adaptation Queer features a downright sensational Daniel Craig in a transformative role. Here's our review.

The Shrouds Review: David Cronenberg Crafts A Blistering Thriller About Sex, Death, And Grief [NYFF]

By Jeremy Mathai October 4th, 2024

David Cronenberg fans will not want to miss his latest, The Shrouds, a strange film inspired by the death of his wife. Here's our review.

The Platform 2 Review: A Slightly More Interesting Take On A Bizarre Premise

By Witney Seibold October 3rd, 2024

The Platform 2, hitting Netflix this week, is less of a sequel and more of a remake of the first movie. Here's our review.

Emilia Pérez Review: This Trans Crime Thriller/Musical Is 2024's Biggest Swing & Miss [NYFF]

By Jeremy Mathai October 1st, 2024

Strong performances aside, the buzzy musical-thriller Emilia Pérez can't help but feel like a half-completed thought experiment. Here's our review.

The 36 Best '80s Horror Movies Ranked

By David Court October 1st, 2024

With the rise of home video and cable, the '80s were a watershed decade for horror films. From beloved classics to obscure indies, these are the 35 best.

Maria Review: Angelina Jolie Delivers A Transcendent Performance [NYFF]

By Jeremy Mathai September 27th, 2024

Angelina Jolie gives a performance for the ages in Maria, the third film in Pablo Larraín's trilogy focused on tragic, iconic women. Here's our review.

Will & Harper Review: A Delightful Buddy Road Trip Of Transness, Flyover States, And Natty Light

By BJ Colangelo September 27th, 2024

Will & Harper is both a sweet little road trip comedy and a hopeful reminder that supportive voices exist beyond progressive bubbles. Here's our review.

Salem's Lot Review: This Long-Delayed Stephen King Adaptation Lacks Bite

By Chris Evangelista September 26th, 2024

The feature film adaptation of Stephen King's vampire horror story Salem's Lot has been delayed for a few years. Was it worth the wait? Here's our review.

Better Man Review: Robbie Williams Is Played By A CGI Ape In The Strangest Biopic Ever Made [Fantastic Fest]

By Jacob Hall September 25th, 2024

Better Man is a musical biopic of pop star Robbie Williams that just so happens to star a CGI ape. But that's just the beginning of how weird it gets.

Heretic Review: Hugh Grant Is Terrifying In This Twisted A24 Horror Movie [Fantastic Fest]

By Jacob Hall September 24th, 2024

A24's Heretic is a tense and extremely entertaining horror movie with killer performances from Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East.

A Different Man Review: Sebastian Stan Astounds In This Brilliant, Pitch-Black Oddity [Fantastic Fest]

By Jacob Hall September 23rd, 2024

Sebastian Stan gives his best performance yet in A Different Man, director Aaron Schimberg's hilarious dark comedy about facial differences.

The Apprentice movie Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong

The Apprentice Review: Sebastian Stan Gives Donald Trump His Darth Vader Origin Story [Fantastic Fest]

By Ryan Scott September 23rd, 2024

The Donald Trump origin story The Apprentice is a good movie, but now feels like the wrong time for it to exist. Here's our review.

Anora Review: Sean Baker's High Stress Screwball Comedy Is The Best Movie Of 2024 [Fantastic Fest]

By Jacob Hall September 21st, 2024

Director Sean Baker's Anora is the perfect blend of comedy, drama and social commentary – and it's possibly the best movie of 2024.

V/H/S/Beyond Review: An Out Of This World Horror Anthology [Fantastic Fest]

By Ryan Scott September 21st, 2024

The new horror anthology film V/H/S/Beyond adds some sci-fi to the mix, and ends up being the strongest collection of tales in V/H/S history.

Apartment 7A Review: This Rosemary's Baby Prequel Is So Boring It's Scary

By Chris Evangelista September 20th, 2024

The Rosemary's Baby prequel Apartment 7A is dull and disappointing, adding nothing of interest to a classic horror movie. Here's our review.

Terrifier 3 Review: Art The Clown Is Back In One Of The Nastiest Horror Movies Ever Made [Fantastic Fest]

By Jacob Hall September 20th, 2024

Art the Clown kills and kills again in Damien Leone's utterly disgusting but undeniably captivating Christmas horror splatterfest Terrifier 3.

Megalopolis Review: Francis Ford Coppola's Passion Project Is A Big, Beautiful Mess That Must Be Seen

By Chris Evangelista September 18th, 2024

Francis Ford Coppola is back with his long-gestating passion project Megalopolis. The end result is both messy and a must-see. Here's our review.

The Substance Review: A Bloody, Brilliant, Bonkers Body Horror Movie

By Chris Evangelista September 17th, 2024

Coralie Fargeat's funny, gruesome The Substance, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, is audacious and unforgettable. Here's our review.

Never Let Go Review: Halle Berry Leads Alexandre Aja's Creepy Fractured Fairytale

By Bill Bria September 17th, 2024

Crawl and The Hills Have Eyes director Alexandre Aja creates a creepy fairy tale with Never Let Go, starring Halle Berry. Here's our review.

My Old Ass Review: Aubrey Plaza & Maisy Stella Are A Comedic & Dramatic Force In This Pleasant Surprise

By Jeremy Mathai September 12th, 2024

Few movies in recent memory have a better grasp of what coming of age is really like than My Old Ass, starring Aubrey Plaza & Maisy Stella. Here's our review.

Transformers One Review: More Than Meets The Eye In Best Transformers Movie In Decades

By Rafael Motamayor September 12th, 2024

The animated Transformers One is like a breath for fresh air for the Transformers franchise. Here's our review.

The cast and crew of Saturday Night laughs during dress rehearsal

Saturday Night Review: Jason Reitman Creates A Crackling Chronicle Of A Comedy Cornerstone

By Ethan Anderton September 10th, 2024

With Saturday Night, Jason Reitman delivers a crackling, comical chronicle of the chaotic 90 minutes before the premiere of SNL. Here's our review.

Scoot McNairy, James McAvoy, Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil Review: A Modern Horror Classic Gets Americanized – And It Works For Once

By BJ Colangelo September 10th, 2024

The American remake of the shocking horror movie Speak No Evil ends up holding its own, finding new ways to engage with familiar material. Here's our review.

His Three Daughters Review: Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, And Elizabeth Olsen Are Magnificent In This Emotional Drama

By Chris Evangelista September 6th, 2024

His Three Daughters is an honest drama about grief featuring magnificent performances from Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, & Elizabeth Olsen. Here's our review.