Colman Domingo cements himself as one of the best actors working today through his deeply moving portrayal of John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield in Greg Kwedar’s 'Sing Sing'.
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Tornadoes are set to tear up the silver screen yet again in ‘Twisters’, a sequel that lovingly pays homage to its predecessor while carving its own unique, highly entertaining path.
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We need more movies like ‘Faces’. Not only on the small scale, but in theaters nationwide, working to reform a genre that has only been kept alive by content of the same caliber. Efficient, full of care, and running on fear, Faces is a good old fashioned horror thrill-ride.
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Watching ‘Longlegs’ in a theatre packed with people sitting on the edge of their seats is a thrilling experience that shouldn’t be missed. The film unfolds like a nightmare, making it one of the most compelling horror movies of the year, but, like a nightmare, may not have a lot to say beyond a creepy feeling.
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The rom-com genre shows no signs of wear and tear with ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, a refreshing, old-fashioned film elevated by the charming performances from its two leads.
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The world is a chaotic place, and it is riddled with all sorts of existential problems that challenge our place in the universe. Climate change is certainly among these issues. How can we solve such complex issues ? Maybe with films such as director Luke Zwanziger’s eerily atmospheric body horror short ‘Vines’.
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‘Time II: Unfinished Business’ is a documentary sequel created to tell the ongoing story of Robert and Fox Richardson. The heart of this documentary shows the humanity of those whom society labels as criminals, be it justified or not.
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Sabrina Doyle’s short film ‘Go For Grandma’, which won the Grand Jury Award Best Short Film at the Seattle Film Festival, along with several other accolades, explores the subject of childhood trauma through the abuse caused by constant neglect and deflection.
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The beloved horror franchise has returned to silence audiences once again with ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’, a sequel that manages to entertain in good measure, but not expand the lore and mythology stemming from the series’ novel concept.
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Using darker themes, this film allows Sennott to branch into a performance that removes this typical layer of humorous invincibility, raw emotion on display. This role gives Sennott a chance to prove herself beyond a hilarious addition, but as a powerful lead.
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Thelma is a triumph which any filmmaker would be proud of, made all the more remarkable by the fact that this is director Josh Margolin’s feature film debut but also seeing June Squibb get a chance to play her first leading role at age 94.
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Lily Gladstone continues to prove why they’re one of the best actors working today in ‘Fancy Dance’, a deeply moving and compassionate character drama.
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While ‘The Bikeriders’ is competently photographed, director Jeff Nichols seems too busy riffing on Martin Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas’ than craft a compelling character drama.
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Studio Ponoc gets spirited away with its unrefined Ghibli-esque musings, The Imaginary manages to do so with sincerity making for a much-needed reminder of the necessity of creativity during a time when things seem especially bleak.
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While ‘The Watchers’ falls apart near its end, its assured direction from Ishana Night Shyamalan showcases a singular talent in the making and a new voice to look out for in genre cinema.
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‘Babes’ may not reinvent the wheel, but its constant joyous feel anchored by two impeccably-timed performances from Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau makes it quite enjoyable.
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Unless you’re just a full-on superfan of the lazy tabby himself, ‘The Garfield Movie’ is unlikely to work for anyone over the age of four. It’s weirdly slow, terribly mundane, and uninteresting the entire way through.
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George Miller doesn’t quite return with a vengeance in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ - rather, he brings a seasoned sense of detail and management. The Mad Max franchise has become well known for an exasperated brand of freneticism and unbridled energy rarely captured in blockbuster action cinema as it stands today, and ‘Furiosa’ remains consistent within that.
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Writer/Director John Krasinski proves the ‘Quiet Place’ films weren’t a fluke with yet another winner in ‘If’, a deeply heartfelt, highly entertaining family film that is sure to win over both younger and older audiences.
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‘I Saw the TV Glow‘ examines gender, sexuality, and the painful nature of being human, using both hypnotizing visuals and disturbing characterizations. For the best first-time watch, viewers should go into this with an open mind and no expectations, letting the film take them where it wants to, and where it can.
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