Late Night with the Devil Review: The Fame Demon
Late Night with the Devil marries style and substance to create an exciting horror film with plenty of depth, scares, and fun. Read our review!
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Fancy Dance Review: Heartfelt Performances Ground This Native Tale of Grief and Love
When Lily Gladstone didn’t win a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, many movie fans wanted to know what was next for her. Would she get another chance to make Academy Award history? Although Fancy Dance is unlikely to be the project that helps her sweep award season next year, her…
The Bikeriders Review: An Aesthetic, Americana Tragedy
The Bikeriders doesn’t have a lot to say, at least not out loud. The new drama written and directed by Jeff Nichols is an original story inspired by the photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon. It follows the fictional motorcycle club the Vandals in Chicago through a changing decade. If you’re interested…
‘The Everything Pot’ is an Endearing Comedy with a Simple Premise — Film Review
The Everything Pot, starring Lisa Edelstein and James Wolk, is an endearing film with a simple premise that explores the most complex of human emotions.
Challengers Review: Guadagnino Serves up an Ace Sports Romance
Zendaya’s Tashi Duncan declares she wants to watch, “some good fucking tennis,” in the first act of Challengers. That’s exactly what Luca Guadagnino delivers, along with a complex love triangle, in the new romantic sports drama. With a screenplay from Justin Kuritzkes, the story follows coach Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) and her tennis player husband Art…
Hanky Panky Review: A Mystifying and Campy Outing Exceeding its Goals
Hanky Panky is a one-of-a-kind offbeat, campy comedy/horror murder mystery, brings together an unusual duo of best friends on a mission to save the world.
All Of Us Strangers Review: The Power of Love
All of Us Strangers tells a tale of love, loss, and grief. In its specificity, it creates a story that feels universal. Read our review!
Poor Things Review: A Wild Exploration Of The World With Wonderful Performances
Emma Stone stuns as Bella Baxter in Poor Things. It’s a movie with incredible performances and an outrageously fun plot. Read our review.
The Crime Is Mine Review: The Art of a Sympathetic Heroine
I first watched The Crime is Mine at the 2023 Chicago International Film Festival. Now with the film receiving a wider release through video on demand, I want to discuss my admiration for this brilliant crime comedy. The vibrant French film makes a mockery of murder and courtroom dramas, in the best way. An innocent…
Lisa Frankenstein Review: Kathryn Newton Shines in Fun, Gruesome Addition to the Weird Girl Canon
If you’re looking for alternative programming this Valentine’s Day season, look no further than Lisa Frankenstein. The new 80s-set horror comedy directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) is the unconventional look at love filled with humor and gross-out moments you should watch. The film, cheekily marketed as “a coming of…