Dream Scenario Review: Cage Memes Become Strange Dreams
Nicolas Cage is a college professor who appears in everyone's dreams in A24's November release "Dream Scenario," but the satire leaves a lot to be desired.
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Review - A Captivating Return To Panem
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes" is a gripping prequel with a great cast, but the love story is the least interesting aspect of the film. -
The Marvels Review: Good-Enough Theme Park Cinema
Nia DaCosta's "The Marvels" ties together "Captain Marvel," "WandaVision," and "Ms. Marvel," and the result is a pretty good MCU entry that often feels shallow. -
The Killer Review: The Perfect Crime
David Fincher returns with "The Killer," a Netflix release starring Michael Fassbender as a cold, calculating, nameless contract killer on a mission. -
Rustin Review: A Civil Rights Biopic That Fails To Match The Fire Of Its Subject
Colman Domingo commands the screen in Netflix's "Rustin," a biopic about Civil Rights Movement organizer Bayard Rustin, directed by George C. Wolfe. -
Priscilla Review: A Devastating Depiction Of An Infamously Toxic Relationship
Sofia Coppola's A24-distributed "Priscilla" tells the story of Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) through the eyes of his wife, Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny). -
Five Nights At Freddy's Review: A Horror-Comedy With No Laughs Or Scares
Blumhouse Productions' long-awaited "Five Nights at Freddy's" film from director Emma Tammi brings the haunted pizzeria and its animatronic inhabitants to life. -
Killers Of The Flower Moon Review: Quiet Rage Fuels Scorsese's Latest Historical Epic
The strong lead cast helps make "Killers of the Flower Moon" one of Martin Scorsese's best films, though it could benefit from featuring Lily Gladstone more. -
Lee Review: A Muddled Biopic With None Of Its Subject's Boldness
Ellen Kuras directs Kate Winslet in "Lee," a biopic about intrepid photojournalist Lee Miller co-starring Marion Cotillard and Andy Samberg. -
Anatomy Of A Fall Review: A Fascinating French Feminist Film - With 50 Cent
The French Palme d'Or-winner "Anatomy of a Fall" is a slow-burn psychological thriller with absorbing characters and a shocking twist up its sleeve. -
The Burial Review: This Courtroom Drama Showcases Jamie Foxx's Best
Amazon Prime's "The Burial," directed by Maggie Betts, features a powerhouse performance from Jamie Foxx as personal injury lawyer Willie Gary. -
Dicks: The Musical Review - Goes Right Up To The Line And Crosses It
A24's first musical, "Dicks: The Musical," is every bit as queer, raunchy, and unforgettable as the title implies, though the ending will prove divisive. -
The Exorcist: Believer Review: A Sour Sequel With Several Sins
David Gordon Green's first installment in a new "Exorcist" reboot trilogy, "The Exorcist: Believer," amounts to little more than reheated pea soup. -
Riddle Of Fire Review: A Quirky, Uneven Fairy Tale Of Childhood Adventure
Weston Razooli's Wyoming-set preteen adventure film "Riddle of Fire" screened at Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival, and Fantastic Fest. -
Dumb Money Review: Dumb (But Fun) Movie
Craig Gillespie dramatizes the GameStop short squeeze with his stock market dramedy "Dumb Money," starring Paul Dano as the Redditor behind the curtain. -
The Creator Review: Visually Breathtaking - But No Storytelling Creativity In Sight
Gareth Edwards' sci-fi epic "The Creator" boasts some of the most spectacular shots and visual effects in ages, but the story leaves a lot to be desired. -
Fingernails Review: A Sweet But Unremarkable Sci-Fi Romance
Despite a stellar cast of Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White, director Christos Nikou's "Fingernails" is a slight sci-fi romance. -
Woman Of The Hour Review: A Chillingly Entertaining True Crime Romp
Anna Kendrick astounds with her directorial debut, "Woman of the Hour," a Netflix release about a serial killer who appeared on "The Dating Game" in the 1970s. -
Hit Man Review: Richard Linklater's Wild Genre-Bender Takes Perfect Aim
"Hit Man" is a well-rounded film that succeeds on multiple levels, and is easily one of the highlights of the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. -
Cassandro Review: An Entertaining Underdog Story - But Not Quite A Knockout
Despite being miscast as someone decades younger than himself, Gael García Bernal is a show-stopper in "Cassandro." -
A Haunting In Venice Review: Enough Disappointment To Fill The Nile
Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of the Poirot mystery "A Haunting in Venice" is much less zany than its predecessor, but that's not necessarily a good thing. -
Next Goal Wins Review: Reverse-Ted Lasso Is Formulaic, But Very Funny
"Next Goal Wins" is a really funny movie with enough of a distinct cultural perspective to make something interesting out of its formulaic story. -
The Peasants Review: Beautiful Paintings Of Ugly Brutality
"The Peasants" may not have the most appealing story, but it looks amazing, and that alone makes it worth watching. -
The Inventor Review: An Innovative But Flawed Search For The Artist's Soul
The international animated coproduction "The Inventor" was clearly a labor of love for its creators, but the stop-motion da Vinci movie falls short of flying. -
Marvel's Exploitative TV Tactics Could Lead To Bob Iger's Worst MCU Nightmare
Marvel Studios may have allegedly been shorting more than their writing staff, and this could prove a big headache for Bob Iger and his plans for MCU shows. -
The Boy And The Heron Review: Every Miyazaki Movie All At Once
"The Boy and the Heron" is original while also recalling Studio Ghibli classics, and contains a wealth of metaphors worth pondering. -
Taylor Swift Could Decimate Marvel & DC Movies
Superhero movies have been box office champions for years, but now, other pop culture phenomenons are coming for their crown - like Taylor Swift.
