Film Fest 919 Review: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ marks a return to McDonagh’s roots
“The Banshees of Inisherin” delivers McDonagh’s trademark black comedy and pitch-perfect performances in his most well-crafted film to date.
Film Fest 919 Review: ‘Devotion’ brings a nuanced new angle to the war drama
Thanks to its nuanced approach to storytelling and knockout performances by its core cast, “Devotion” rises above the standard war movie.
Review: ‘The Innocents’ channels subtle, unsettling horror with standout performances
Norwegian horror films are continually making their stamp on the zeitgeist, and Eskil Vogt’s “The Innocents” is the latest to do so.
Review: A career-best Dinklage makes ‘Cyrano’ one of year’s best musicals
Peter Dinklage and company have delivered one of the best films of 2021 that will sing and dance its way into your heart.
Review: Ali delivers powerhouse performances in teary drama ‘Swan Song’
It’s hard to believe that one of Hollywood’s greatest stars has yet to lead his own film, but here Mahershala Ali is – one Oscar under his belt – and … Continue Reading Review: Ali delivers powerhouse performances in teary drama ‘Swan Song’
Review: ‘Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn’s’ satire weaves history, topicality and hardcore sex
Playful enough to be engaging but caustic enough to pack a punch, “Bad Luck Banging” is worth the ride – if you know what you’re in for.
Review: Beautiful cinematography, tender performances bring ‘C’mon C’mon’ to life
“C’mon, C’mon” earns its emotional ups and downs on its way to being one of the best films of 2021.
Review: Kristen Stewart transcends into an Oscar-winner in ‘Spencer’
“Spencer” is brutal, pulling no punches when breaking down its protagonist, but what it also does is begin to put her back together.
Review: ‘Petite Maman’ tackles grief with tender childhood innocence
“Petite Maman” is a simple, tender story, but it manages to take grand ideas and whittle them down to the basics.
Review: Will Smith serves up an awards-worthy performance to make ‘King Richard’ a hit
The Will Smith hype is real, as the actor delivers one of his very best performances in “King Richard.”
Review: Hamaguchi’s patient, surprising triptych ‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’ is the film of the year so far
“Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy” delivers three stories in one film, in a way only a director as masterful as Ryūsuke Hamaguchi can.
Review: Season 3 of ‘You’ avoids getting stuck in the suburbs
Season 3 of Netflix’s sensual murder mystery “You” starts streaming Friday, and it’s the show’s craziest season yet.
Review: Gyllenhaal carries an impressive one-man-show in ‘The Guilty’
“The Guilty” proves itself to be a worthy foreign remake, putting a relevant American twist on its source material that makes it feel fresh.
Review: Eastwood rides again in mellow western, ‘Cry Macho’
If “Cry Macho” is the film that ultimately ends Eastwood’s illustrious career — or even if it’s merely his last screen appearance — it deserves to go down as a satisfying coda.
Fantasia Reviews: ‘Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes’ and ‘The Sadness’
“Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes” and “The Sadness” recently played at Fantasia Film Festival, and Joel Winstead is breaking them down.
Fantasia Review: ‘Baby Money’ delivers thrills and suspense in crime-drama
What Fantasia Festival’s “Baby Money” lacks in big-budget flair it makes up for in thrills and suspense.