Theater Camp Review: This Side-Splitting Comedy Can Rub Elbows With The Best Mockumentaries [Sundance]
Taking cues from the films of Christopher Guest (Best in Show), the mockumentary Theater Camp is quite funny with an outstanding ensemble cast.
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Radical Review: Eugenio Derbez Is Better Than Ever In This Formulaic But Powerful Teaching Drama [Sundance]
Eugenio Derbez has mostly kept himself in the comedic arena, but he delivers a career-defining performance in this Sundance-selected teaching drama. -
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The Deepest Breath Review: A Champion Freediver Descends To The Depths [Sundance]
There's some incredible footage on display in this one. -
Stephen Curry: Underrated Review: An Underdog Story About An Unlikely Champion [Sundance]
A detailed look back at the rise of an NBA champion. -
A Still Small Voice Review: Contemplative Documentary Captures The Covid Experience [Sundance]
There's an almost surreal quality to the emotional introspection and frank vulnerability in A Still Small Voice. -
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Shortcomings Review: The Asian American Experience Gets Dissected In Randall Park's Directorial Debut [Sundance]
Shortcomings is a charming debut with plenty of fast-cracking jokes. -
Squaring The Circle (The Story Of Hipgnosis) Review: Meet The Artists Behind Some Of Rock's Finest Album Art [Sundance]
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Wings, and Peter Gabriel are just some of the big names in music whose albums used the brilliant artwork of Hipgnosis. -
Poker Face Review: Natasha Lyonne Is A Modern-Day Columbo In Rian Johnson's Delightful Mystery-Of-The-Week Show
Columbo fans are going to love this. -
Beyond Utopia Review: A Jaw-Dropping Documentary About Escape From North Korea [Sundance]
This is a harrowing but vital viewing experience. -
The Bad Batch Brings Wanda Sykes Into The Star Wars Action
The latest episode of The Bad Batch is an Indiana Jones-styled adventure. -
You People Review: A Modern Culture Clash And A Mildly Charming Romantic Comedy
You People has a number of solid if familiar-seeming comic setups. -
My Animal Review: A Queer Werewolf Tale With Style To Spare [Sundance]
My Animal is plenty stylish, but its script is lacking. -
Rye Lane Review: This Winsome Comedy Is Like A Sillier, Funnier Version Of Before Sunrise [Sundance]
Here's the funniest movie of 2023 so far. -
Landscape With Invisible Hand: A Strange Sci-Fi Story With Too Many Loose Threads [Sundance]
Landscape With Invisible Hand has some good ideas that neve quite come together. -
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Review: The Beloved Actor Gets An Uplifting, Entertaining And Truly Cinematic Documentary [Sundance]
The Back to the Future star gets an uplifting doc about his life and career, ranging from his quick rise to fame to his debilitating Parkinson's disease. -
Cassandro Review: Gael García Bernal Flies High In This Luchador Biopic [Sundance]
García Bernal appears to have done nearly all of his own stunts, and the results are impressive. -
MAMACRUZ Review: A Late In Life Coming-Of-Age Film With A Dynamite Lead Performance [Sundance]
This is a quiet, reserved, and observational film. -
Shotgun Wedding Review: Jennifer Lopez's New Movie Has A Novel Setup, With Mediocre Execution
A comedy with too few laughs. -
The Amazing Maurice Review: A Sinister Villain Elevates This Humdrum Kid's Flick [Sundance]
A harmless, forgettable family film. -
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.
