Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Review: A Nerd, A Dream, And Bologna
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story proves a likable and funny spoof of the musical biopic genre with great performances even if aspects of it could have been improved
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Turning Red Review: A Bold New Look For Pixar
"Turning Red" proves that Domee Shi might be the future of Pixar.
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The Adam Project Review: Cross-Time Team-Up
A film that works in spite of certain all-too-familiar elements.
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X Review: Dirty Movie
Ti West's triumphant return to horror after nearly a decade away working in television and the occasional non-horror feature.
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Deep Water Review: Less Shallow Than It Looks
A satire of toxic masculinity, disguised as a delightfully trashy genre piece.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: Long Live The King
Ryan Coogler's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman and introduces an excellent new MCU villain in Namor the Sub-Mariner
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The Outfit Review: Tailor Made
Mark Rylance is one of the modern era's finest characters. This is not in question.
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Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm Review: One Big Serving Of Delicious Chaos
Aqua Teen Forever Plantasm Review has a new take on the ridiculous fast food franchise on Adult Swim, and it is even better than the first movie fans saw
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Cherry Review: A Big Bowl Of American Tragedies With Tom Holland On Top
Tom Holland flexes his dramatic chops in the Russo Brothers-directed Apple TV+ film "Cherry" -- but is the final result a movie worth watching?
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The Menu Review: Wickedly Delicious
The Menu is a real treat, even if it might be too grotesque to become a traditional awards season contender while also not quite enough of a typical horror film
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The Lost City Review: Rom-Com Done Right
It's honestly one of the most enjoyable theatrical releases of the year.
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Everything Everywhere All At Once Review: Multiversal Majesty
A picture about life and love and generational trauma and familial ties and the cosmos and somehow also kung-fu and bagels and ... it's a lot.
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The Wonder Review: A Thrillingly Wonderful Period Piece
Sebastián Lelio's The Wonder is very self-aware of the fact that it's more insightful as an allegory for the modern day, rather than as a window into the past
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Minari Review: An Act Of Remembrance, Fueled By Love
"Minari" is a film about remembrance and the sour taste which can sometimes be in our mouths during the moments we'll later recall with fondness.
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Slumberland Review: Dream On, Film Off
Netflix's new family film Slumberland has a touching depth to its lead character and her odd companion, but it doesn't quite stick the landing with visuals
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The Son Review: Falls Short Of The Father's Triumph
Florian Zeller had a triumphant release with The Father, but The Son, starring Hugh Jackman, does not live up to its predecessor in any discernable way
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The Swimmers Review: A Mixture Of Sports Underdog And Wartime Drama
The Swimmers on Netflix tells the powerful story of two swimmers, played by real-life sisters, who overcome war and strife in Syria to compete in the Olympics
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White Noise Review: A Doomsday Dramedy
Noah Baumbach's White Noise is an intriguing film featuring Adam Driver, but the third part leaves a little something to be desired as compared to the first two
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Women Talking Review: A Potent Portrayal Of Protest
Sarah Polley's Women Talking features an excellent ensemble of female actresses who are generous and given a lot to say, but it is also tense and rewarding
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Pinocchio Review: A Hand Crafted Work Of Art
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is a triumph of stop animation, bringing the classic tale to the screen with renewed relatability and emotional and visual depth
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Matilda The Musical Review: A Sickly Sweet Twist On The Classic
Matilda the Musical on Netflix loses some of the edge that made Roald Dahl's original story so compelling, and it doesn't live up to the Danny DeVito version
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Empire Of Light Review: The Power Of Cinema Shines Dim
Sam Mendes' ambitiously cast Empire of Light has a powerhouse cast but doesn't know how to make good use of Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, and Micheal Ward
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Avatar: The Way Of Water Review: A Visually Stunning Yet Unsatisfying Splash Into Pandora
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is a visually dynamic return to the world of Pandora and beyond, but it's weighed down by a weak revenge plot
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Bardo Review: Extreme Beauty Meets Exhausting Boredom
Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths is reminiscent of some of his more successful works of the past, but it's lacking over all
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Babylon Review: Sex, Drugs, And Hollywood
Damien Chazelle takes on another element of the ephemeral with Babylon, a star-studded take on the transition of films from silent movies into the talkies
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Silk Road Review: A True Crime Story With Some Colorful Turns
Slippery ethics and the dark underbelly of the internet collide with a cat-and-mouse true crime story in "Silk Road." Is it worth your time and money?
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