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‘You Are the Film’ Review: Makoto Ueda’s Meta-Comedy is a Hoot [Fantasia 2026]
Maxance Vincent
July 27, 2026
‘You Are the Film’ Review: Makoto Ueda’s Meta-Comedy is a Hoot [Fantasia 2026]
Maxance Vincent
July 27, 2026

While brief, Makoto Ueda crafts a highly playful meta-comedy with ‘You Are the Film’ and awakens our innate love of cinema as a unifying art form.

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Maxance Vincent
July 27, 2026
'Her Private Hell' Review: Refn's Latest Confounds Like Only He Can
Arjun Persaud
July 22, 2026
'Her Private Hell' Review: Refn's Latest Confounds Like Only He Can
Arjun Persaud
July 22, 2026

Refn, the renowned Danish auteur’s returns with his first feature film in a decade, coupled with his signature impressionism in ‘Her Private Hell’.

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Arjun Persaud
July 22, 2026
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Schoenbrun Deconstructs Slasher Cinema In This Brilliantly Subversive Satire [Fantasia 2026]
Maxance Vincent
July 21, 2026
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Schoenbrun Deconstructs Slasher Cinema In This Brilliantly Subversive Satire [Fantasia 2026]
Maxance Vincent
July 21, 2026

Jane Schoenbrun tackles a lot in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ that it almost feels like it’s going to collapse in on itself, until it doesn’t and opens up in ways you never expected from the outset.

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Maxance Vincent
July 21, 2026
'The Odyssey' Review: A Sweeping Tale of a Complicated Man
Kyle Climans
July 16, 2026
'The Odyssey' Review: A Sweeping Tale of a Complicated Man
Kyle Climans
July 16, 2026

In yet another display of Christopher Nolan’s ambition, this latest film adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’ marks a new high in Nolan’s already impressive filmography.

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Kyle Climans
July 16, 2026
‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: Mark Jenkin Disappoints With Muddled Time Travel Drama
Maxance Vincent
July 10, 2026
‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: Mark Jenkin Disappoints With Muddled Time Travel Drama
Maxance Vincent
July 10, 2026

While Mark Jenkin continues his signature visual language and draws career-best performances from Callum Turner and George MacKay, the overall experience of ‘Rose of Nevada’ confounds more than it illuminates.

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Maxance Vincent
July 10, 2026
‘The Invite’ Review: A Relentlessly Funny Date Night Gone Sideways
Joseph Simon
July 2, 2026
‘The Invite’ Review: A Relentlessly Funny Date Night Gone Sideways
Joseph Simon
July 2, 2026

Olivia Wilde’s latest directorial effort ‘The Invite’ is just as hilarious as it is impressive, making for one of the year’s best.

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Joseph Simon
July 2, 2026
'Minions & Monsters' Review: A Surprisingly Charming Ode To Classic Hollywood
Tom Chatalbash
June 30, 2026
'Minions & Monsters' Review: A Surprisingly Charming Ode To Classic Hollywood
Tom Chatalbash
June 30, 2026

The chaotic Minions are back for the third instalment in their franchise with ‘Minions & Monsters’, a surprisingly charming adventure that lovingly pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 30, 2026
‘Romería’ Review : Carla Simón Delivers Her Best Film Yet
Maxance Vincent
June 27, 2026
‘Romería’ Review : Carla Simón Delivers Her Best Film Yet
Maxance Vincent
June 27, 2026

While imperfect in its structure, Carla Simón manages to pull us into a devastating portrait of a young woman searching for the truth amid a fractured family with ‘Romería’.

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Maxance Vincent
June 27, 2026
‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: A Crude, Disgusting, and Truly Sentimental Farewell
Joseph Simon
June 26, 2026
‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: A Crude, Disgusting, and Truly Sentimental Farewell
Joseph Simon
June 26, 2026

Short, sweet, and blending the old with the new, ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ is less swan song and more victory lap. Longtime fans and new viewers alike will find a lot to appreciate in this theatrical riot.

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Joseph Simon
June 26, 2026
'Supergirl' Review: A Strong, But Flawed Step Forward For The DCU
Tom Chatalbash
June 22, 2026
'Supergirl' Review: A Strong, But Flawed Step Forward For The DCU
Tom Chatalbash
June 22, 2026

James Gunn’s DCU continues to broaden its horizons with director Craig Gillespie’s ‘Supergirl’, a flawed, but highly entertaining punk rock superhero film that continues to pave a bright future for this extended universe.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 22, 2026
‘Maddie’s Secret’ Review: A Strange and Bewildering Debut
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
‘Maddie’s Secret’ Review: A Strange and Bewildering Debut
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026

John Early’s convincing performance as ‘Maddie’s Secret's titular character saves a rather perplexing experience that doesn’t know whether to fully lean into its satirical provocations or seriously explore the protagonist’s secret.

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Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
'Toy Story 5' Review: A Timely, But Unnecessary Sequel
Tom Chatalbash
June 19, 2026
'Toy Story 5' Review: A Timely, But Unnecessary Sequel
Tom Chatalbash
June 19, 2026

After a seven year hiatus, Woody and the gang are back on the big screen in ‘Toy Story 5’. Though this sequel is timely in its exploration of toys versus technology, this is ultimately an entertaining, but unnecessary new installment.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 19, 2026
‘Unidentified’ Review: Haifaa al-Mansour’s Latest is Irresponsibly Terrible
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
‘Unidentified’ Review: Haifaa al-Mansour’s Latest is Irresponsibly Terrible
Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026

Despite a committed performance from Mila Al-Zahrani, Haifaa al-Mansour’s ‘Unidentified’ takes a rather irresponsible turn near its final five minutes, which sinks the entire proposition from the acclaimed Saudi filmmaker.

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Maxance Vincent
June 19, 2026
'The Death of Robin Hood' Review: A Muddled Mythic Deconstruction
Arjun Persaud
June 17, 2026
'The Death of Robin Hood' Review: A Muddled Mythic Deconstruction
Arjun Persaud
June 17, 2026

Beyond the title telegraphing what happens to the titular character, when the credits roll for ‘The Death of Robin Hood’, it’s hard to say that anything new has been learned, or even meaningfully accomplished with the iconic character.

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Arjun Persaud
June 17, 2026
‘Leviticus’ Review: A Disappointing Feature Debut from Adrian Chiarella
Maxance Vincent
June 17, 2026
‘Leviticus’ Review: A Disappointing Feature Debut from Adrian Chiarella
Maxance Vincent
June 17, 2026

Despite solid performances and a potent message, Adrian Chiarella’s ‘Leviticus’ begins to fall apart as soon as its mechanics contradict themselves.

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Maxance Vincent
June 17, 2026
'Disclosure Day' Review: Spellbinding Spielberg Sci-Fi
Tom Chatalbash
June 10, 2026
'Disclosure Day' Review: Spellbinding Spielberg Sci-Fi
Tom Chatalbash
June 10, 2026

Steven Spielberg and the sci-fi genre has proven to be a match made in heaven for decades. Fortunately, this continues to be a winning combination in ‘Disclosure Day’, a spellbinding sci-fi adventure that continues to show the beloved director operating at the height of his powers.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 10, 2026
‘Carolina Caroline’ Review: Reheated ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Nachos
Maxance Vincent
June 6, 2026
‘Carolina Caroline’ Review: Reheated ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Nachos
Maxance Vincent
June 6, 2026

Despite solid performances from Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner, alongside an assured sense of style, Adam Carter Rehmeier’s ‘Carolina Caroline’ doesn’t have much to offer beyond its obvious inspirations.

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Maxance Vincent
June 6, 2026
‘Office Romance’ Review: Lopez and Goldstein Star in Functional Netflix Rom-Com
Maxance Vincent
June 5, 2026
‘Office Romance’ Review: Lopez and Goldstein Star in Functional Netflix Rom-Com
Maxance Vincent
June 5, 2026

Ol Parker’s latest romantic comedy, ‘Office Romance’, is frequently bizarre and, in many respects, painfully unfunny. However, once Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein are paired together, it’s pure movie magic.

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Maxance Vincent
June 5, 2026
'Scary Movie' Review: A Dated And Underwhelming Return
Tom Chatalbash
June 4, 2026
'Scary Movie' Review: A Dated And Underwhelming Return
Tom Chatalbash
June 4, 2026

After laying dormant for over a decade, the beloved spoof franchise is back in the hands of the Wayans brothers once again. Unfortunately, ‘Scary Movie’ is a dated, deeply underwhelming return for the comedy series.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 4, 2026
'Masters of the Universe' Review: A Candy-Coated, Cosmic Blast
Tom Chatalbash
June 2, 2026
'Masters of the Universe' Review: A Candy-Coated, Cosmic Blast
Tom Chatalbash
June 2, 2026

After years in development hell, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ is finally hitting theatres from director Travis Knight and this new iteration is worth the wait, delivering a candy-coated cosmic adventure that is sure to entertain passionate fans and non-fans alike.

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Tom Chatalbash
June 2, 2026