Publications

August 3, 2026

‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Review: Powerhouse Performances of a Moving Modernized Greek Tragedy, Immortalized on Film

It’s a sad tale. It’s a tragedy. It’s an old tale from way back when. Messenger god Hermes (André De Shields) bookends the Broadway musi...

August 3, 2026

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Destin Daniel Cretton Brings the Spectacular to the Friendly Neighborhood Webcrawler

Even though Doctor Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) spell in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) has wiped everyone's memory of Peter Parker (Tom ...

July 31, 2026

FANTASIA 2026: Diego Fuentes’s Debut Feature ‘Matapanki’ is a Disruptive, Bold, Punk-tastic Masterpiece

VIVA EL MATAPANKI. It is not often that a film enthralls me from start to finish the way that Matapanki did. In its Canadian premiere at...

July 31, 2026

‘I Want Your Sex’: Gregg Araki Returns With a Raunchy, Inconsistent Comedy

Gregg Araki has a long-standing reputation as a key filmmaker in the New Queer Cinema movement. His boundary-pushing narratives and visual st...

July 30, 2026

Fantasia 2026: ‘Attack on Paradise’ is a Blood-Spattered Action Joyride to the Top Floor

The timing couldn’t be worse for Suleyman (Saïd Boumazoughe), the local legend, the cop killer. After a seven-year stint in prison for his cr...

July 28, 2026

Review: ‘Her Private Hell’ is a Neon Nightmare You’ll Be Desperate to Wake Up From

There comes a point when a director leans so much into their own hyper-stylized vision that they completely lose their touch, and Nicolas Win...

July 28, 2026

‘Heartstopper Forever’ Review: A Coming-of-Age Filmic Conclusion for the Ultimate Queer Joy TV Series

A love story for the ages, an authentic vignette of teenage experiences, and a set of beautifully three-dimensional queer characters. Just a ...

July 23, 2026

'They Fight' Review: A Champion in Life

Boxing is one of cinema's great metaphors. In both the ring and in everyday life, if you get knocked down, you have no choice but to get back...

July 23, 2026

7 Fearless, Trailblazing Movies for Leo Season

Kissing Cancer Season goodbye, the sun now blazes into the fiery sign of Leo. Here’s what to watch between July 22 and August 22 to honor thi...

July 22, 2026

Review: 'Romería' is a Transportive Plunge into Carla Simón’s Memories

How much of our fragmented memories can we trust? What semblance of truth do they offer when other people offer differing accounts as to what...

July 22, 2026

‘You Have a Future in the Past:’ How Christopher Nolan’s Last Three Films Chronicle Mankind’s Past, Present, and Future

“And dawn will break over the darkened world. And our mistakes will once again be forgotten.” These are the final words spoken in Christopher...

July 21, 2026

'House of the Dragon' Season 3: Mid-Season Recap

My fellow greens and blacks, 2026 has been a great year for the Game of Thrones universe – with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026 -) garne...

July 21, 2026

Review: After 'The Odyssey,' Nolan Has Nowhere Left to Go

Before The Odyssey, filmmaker Christoper Nolan's big-budget adaptation of Homer's epic poem, perhaps the most recognizable artistic interpret...

July 15, 2026

Milestone 30th Annual Fantasia Festival Promises the Best of Global Genre Storytelling

Before the awards conversation shifts to Venice, Telluride, and Toronto, all genre heads descend upon Montreal, Canada, for the 30th edition ...

July 14, 2026

BFF 2026: 'Ullozhukku' Flows Against the Undercurrent for Women’s Agency

Mother-daughter tropes are pretty common on screen. A terminally ill patient and caregiving struggles have been shown on screen in myriad for...

July 14, 2026

‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Review: Zoey Deutch’s Journey to F*** Jon Hamm, The Great and Powerful

As someone in the film criticism space who goes to the theater multiple times a week, attends film festivals, and just discusses upcoming rel...

July 14, 2026

Review: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Extinguishes Fun from the Franchise

The Evil Dead franchise has always been representative of horror at its most experimental. Ingenuity is in the series’ DNA, dating back to Sa...

July 11, 2026

‘A Private Life’ Review: Jodie Foster Investigates a Far-From-Frightening, Mundane Case

Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, A Private Life gives the audience the chance to follow psychiatrist Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster) on a private...

July 8, 2026

Hollywood’s New Formula: Wait Until The Internet Does The Hard Work

With the recent unfathomable success of Curry Barker’s Obsession and Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, Hollywood’s bubble has burst. Hollywood, which ...

July 8, 2026

'Leviticus' Costume Designer Zohie Castellano Breaks Down the Film's Costumes, Symbolism, and Australian-Gothic Aesthetic

Barren landscapes in shades of dusty green and faded blue. Power lines and encroaching factories invading the skyline. Silver sna...

July 5, 2026

Her Name Was Never Bandini: Love & Bondage in Bimal Roy’s Classic

Bandini (1963) has been touted as a woman-centric film by acclaimed director Bimal Roy. It was his last film, set in the pre-partition milieu...

July 5, 2026

‘Fucktoys’ Review: A Different Sort of Odyssey

When Jaws (1975) was released over fifty years ago, there was “a different set of jaws” prowling around in late-night cinema screenings: The ...

July 3, 2026

BFF 2026 Review: ‘Konttho’ Finds Empathy, but Not Enough Complexity

Few illnesses alter a person's identity as profoundly as those that deprive a person of the ability to speak. For someone whose profession, c...

July 3, 2026

250 Years of the United States Through Film

What films represent us most? Those that recreate history? Reimagine history? Biopics of American icons or stories made by Hollywood legends?...

July 2, 2026

John Early Discusses Making a Character You Can Love and Treasure in ‘Maddie’s Secret’

You are unlikely to encounter another movie like Maddie’s Secret this year. The film, born from the mind of writer, director, and...

July 2, 2026

The Ozempification of Fiona: New ‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Reflects the Disheartening State of Society and Sequels

Well, the years start comin', and they don't stop comin'. This month, we got a new trailer for Shrek 5, set for release in 2027, 26 years aft...

July 1, 2026

Review: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Emotional Sendoff Sees Successful Mix of Old and New Stunts

For over 25 years, we’ve had the privilege of watching a group of stupid guys do stupid shit. In Jackass: Best and Last, we get the opportuni...

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‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Review: Powerhouse Performances of a Moving Modernized Greek Tragedy, Immortalized on Film

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Destin Daniel Cretton Brings the Spectacular to the Friendly Neighborhood Webcrawler

FANTASIA 2026: Diego Fuentes’s Debut Feature ‘Matapanki’ is a Disruptive, Bold, Punk-tastic Masterpiece

‘I Want Your Sex’: Gregg Araki Returns With a Raunchy, Inconsistent Comedy

Fantasia 2026: ‘Attack on Paradise’ is a Blood-Spattered Action Joyride to the Top Floor

Review: ‘Her Private Hell’ is a Neon Nightmare You’ll Be Desperate to Wake Up From

‘Heartstopper Forever’ Review: A Coming-of-Age Filmic Conclusion for the Ultimate Queer Joy TV Series

'They Fight' Review: A Champion in Life

7 Fearless, Trailblazing Movies for Leo Season

Review: 'Romería' is a Transportive Plunge into Carla Simón’s Memories

‘You Have a Future in the Past:’ How Christopher Nolan’s Last Three Films Chronicle Mankind’s Past, Present, and Future

'House of the Dragon' Season 3: Mid-Season Recap

Review: After 'The Odyssey,' Nolan Has Nowhere Left to Go

Milestone 30th Annual Fantasia Festival Promises the Best of Global Genre Storytelling

BFF 2026: 'Ullozhukku' Flows Against the Undercurrent for Women’s Agency

‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ Review: Zoey Deutch’s Journey to F*** Jon Hamm, The Great and Powerful

Review: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Extinguishes Fun from the Franchise

‘A Private Life’ Review: Jodie Foster Investigates a Far-From-Frightening, Mundane Case

Hollywood’s New Formula: Wait Until The Internet Does The Hard Work

'Leviticus' Costume Designer Zohie Castellano Breaks Down the Film's Costumes, Symbolism, and Australian-Gothic Aesthetic

Her Name Was Never Bandini: Love & Bondage in Bimal Roy’s Classic

‘Fucktoys’ Review: A Different Sort of Odyssey

BFF 2026 Review: ‘Konttho’ Finds Empathy, but Not Enough Complexity

250 Years of the United States Through Film

John Early Discusses Making a Character You Can Love and Treasure in ‘Maddie’s Secret’

The Ozempification of Fiona: New ‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Reflects the Disheartening State of Society and Sequels

Review: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Emotional Sendoff Sees Successful Mix of Old and New Stunts

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