Reviews

Reviews

May 25, 2026 · by Nandita Joshi

Review: Léa Seydoux’s Harrowing Performance Cannot Save Marie Kreutzer’s Bloated 'Gentle Monster'

Léa Seydoux has become the unofficial, modern-day Cannes darling. She has starred in an impressive 16 films that premiered at the festival si...

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May 25, 2026 · by Danny Jarabek

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Review: Hannah Einbinder is Seduced by the Slasher in Jane Schoenbrun’s Meta-Maximalist Genre Study

“Free David Ehrlich.” These words from Jane Schoenbrun’s Twitter account became a calling card of the first days at Cannes after the IndieWir...

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May 23, 2026 · by Claire May Lewis

Review: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is Star Wars’ Not-So-Triumphant Return to the Big Screen

It’s been over six years since audiences last sat down in a movie theater to watch a new Star Wars movie. There have been a number of announc...

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Essays

May 23, 2026 · by Nandita Joshi

The Unmatched Buddy Road Trip: Cannes Celebrates 35 Years of ‘Thelma & Louise’

Each year, the Cannes Film Festival commemorates an artist, film, or creative institute by featuring them as the face of the festival on its ...

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May 22, 2026 · by Danny Jarabek

Review: ‘All of a Sudden’ Uses Mutual Care as a Blueprint for Breaking the Cycles of Capitalism

Gaze. Touch. Communication. Verticality. These are the pillars of a program called “Humanitude” that Marie-Lou Fontaine (Virginie Efira), the...

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May 21, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: Aleshea Harris’ Directorial Debut ‘Is God Is’ Declares Black Women Deserve More Opportunities in Hollywood

Make your daddy dead. Real dead. - God.  Aleshea Harris’ Is God Is, her directorial debut, is an explosive, radical entry into the upp...

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May 21, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: ‘Late Fame’ is an Honest Look at Art and Criticism Culture

Criticism is at such an interesting place right now — the divide between audiences and critics is bigger than ever. If you don’t like somethi...

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May 21, 2026 · by Des Mack

‘Black Burns Fast’ Review: A Feel-Good Black Sapphic Rom-Com That Should Be On Everyone’s Radar

An absolute must as my favorite film from the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) for 2026 is the refreshingly stylized romantic comed...

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May 19, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ Review: A Soft Relaunch of MCU’s Most Questionable Anti-Hero Feels Stagnant Rather Than Special

After returning to The MCU in Daredevil Born Again (2025 - ), The Punisher/Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), MCU's most gritty anti-hero, who is a...

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May 19, 2026 · by Sara Ciplickas

Review: ‘Power Ballad’ Strikes an Emotional Cord

John Carney has always been able to create movies that make audiences feel good, and that streak continues with his latest effort, Power Ball...

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Lists

May 19, 2026 · by Evan Miller

The High Ground of Star Wars: The Movies Most Worth a Revisit or a First Watch

In my experience, there is no such thing as a bad Star Wars movie. No matter what you think of the prequels or the sequels, there is somethin...

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May 17, 2026 · by Nandita Joshi

Diego Luna's ‘Ceniza en la Boca’ is a Quietly Devastating Rumination on Kinship, Maternal Relationships, and Generational Trauma

Our time is precious. Often, we find ourselves striving to make the most of every second of every day, jam-packed with work, errands, and lei...

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