Til Death Do Us Part Review: Natalie Burn Is Ferocious in Frustrating Thriller
Til Death Do Us Part is a lackluster horror/action thriller with wonky dialogue, an overlong runtime, and a tedious script.
Haunted Mansion Review: Stanfield Goes Above & Beyond In Fun, Heartfelt Remake
Thanks to a fun and simple script, enhanced by Justin Simien’s exhilarating and creative direction, Haunted Mansion is a welcomed surprise.
The Miracle Club: Endearing, Heartwarming Dramedy Is The Healing We All Need
The themes in The Miracle Club may be as old as time, but it beautifully celebrates the idea that friendship and compassion can be healing.
The Perfect Find Review: Union Leads Vibrant Adaptation That Is Light On Romance
Though The Perfect Find struggles with the romance aspects of its story, the adaptation's commentary on finding love late in life is a pure delight.
First Time Female Director Review: Peretti’s Directorial Debut Is Painfully Unfunny
A mix of satire and mockumentary, First Time Female Director had the material to succeed, but the irksome humor overshadows its important messaging.
Cold Copy Review: Tracee Ellis Ross & Bel Powley Stun In Frustrating Media Thriller
Cold Copy, while entertaining in delivery, struggles to say something meaningful about the media and the ugly truth behind journalism and narrative.
The Blackening Review: Story’s Clever Horror Satire Is Amplified By A Great Cast
One of the best recent horror comedies, The Blackening is that rare gem that contains a balance of decent scares, timely commentary, & funny dialogue.
Eric LaRue Review: Greer Embodies Raw Emotion In Michael Shannon’s Crushing Debut
Eric LaRue is a devastating and emotionally gripping story enhanced by Shannon’s longtime experience with stage plays and Greer’s perfect performance.
Our Son Review: Luke Evans & Billy Porter Stun In Devastating Divorce Drama
In Our Son, Luke Evans and Billy Porter deliver stunning performances, but it’s a familiar story we’ve all seen before.
He Went That Way Review: Quinto Outshines His Captor In Disastrous Crime Thriller
Emotional manipulations and poor rationalizations aside, He Went That Way makes very little sense and barely scrapes by on its entertaining premise.
The Good Half Review: Emotional Dramedy Boasts Admirable Nick Jonas Performance
Schwartzman combines his personal experiences with screenwriter Brett Ryland to deliver an expressive showcase of loss and grief.
The Listener Review: Emotionally Exhausting Yet Impressively Thin [Tribeca]
This one-woman show may be thin, but the voice acting and Thompson’s leading performance overcome the limitations of Buscemi’s claustrophobic film.
The Crowded Room Review: Tom Holland Is Exceptional In Gripping Miniseries
A riveting series on the impact of long-lasting trauma and poor mental health, The Crowded Room is emotionally gripping television at its finest.
Hypnotic Review: Ben Affleck Stars In Bland Action Thriller With A Weak Script
Rodriguez may have been going for a thrilling film that features creativity and excitement, but Hypnotic is everything but.
May December Review: Charles Melton Stands Out In Haynes’ Intense Dramedy [Cannes]
An intense analysis on character, scandal, and deceit, May December is delightfully tormenting and entertaining.
Club Zero Review: Mia Wasikowska Is A Dangerous Educator In Quirky Satire [Cannes]
Riddled with uncomfortable dialogue, audacious sequences, and a piercing score, Club Zero has all the ingredients to become a future cult classic.
Firebrand Review: Vikander Gives Powerhouse Performance In Historical Drama [Cannes]
A reimagined story about one woman’s pursuit of big dreams amidst lingering threats & an abusive relationship, Firebrand is an appealing dive on Parr.
The New Boy Review: Blanchett & Reid Shine In Thornton’s Faith-Testing Drama [Cannes]
The New Boy is an ethereal experience with transcendent performances from Cate Blanchett and Aswan Reid that will leave lasting impressions.
The Sweet East Review: Williams’ Feature Debut Is Tolerable But Inconsistent [Cannes]
The Sweet East acts as a mostly funny satire that provides decent enough entertainment at the expense of important commentary.
Monster Review: Tender & Compelling Examination Of Childhood & Mental Health [Cannes]
Monster demands a great deal of patience from its viewers, but the payoff and the events leading up to it are well-earned emotional depositions.