[The following review contains minor spoilers] When it comes to transgressive black comedies, they’re usually my bread and butter. Kristoffer Borgli’s previous film, Dream Scenario starring Nicolas Cage proved to be a perfect exercise in toe-the-line comedy, while also being largely inventive with its style and structure. In The Drama, Robert Pattinson’s Charlie, and Zendaya’s Emma are the happy wed-couple to be. That is, until they drunkenly admit the worst things they’ve

Last year, an unassuming yet powerful film in the Narrative Feature competition became the talk of the town at South by Southwest 2025. First time director, Amy Wang set out to make a project that spoke to the harrowing experience of being an adolescent person of color in the United States, through the medium of body horror. Over a year later, that film is finally available to watch in theaters. That film is called Slanted , a funny yet heartbreaking feature about conformity

Out of all the high-profile films to premiere at SXSW this month, few were as anticipated as Vicky Jewson's Pretty Lethal . After all, the story of a ballet troupe having to fight for survival against a murderous gang sounds great on paper and perfect for a festival audience. With a star-studded cast and the financial backing of Amazon, the film sounded like a guaranteed success... unfortunately, Pretty Lethal did not exactly stick the landing. Pretty Lethal is an action m

Radio Silence is probably a few years too late to their own party when it comes to coming out with a sequel to their 2019 critical and financial hit, Ready or Not . Obviously there have been some external world circumstances since 2019 that have delayed every aspect of our industry, but for a film that picks up the literal moment where the first one left off, 6 years is a long time to wait. Especially when story-wise, it’s quite literally the exact  same thing. But also, in m

Austin Texas' South by Southwest is one of the premiere film festivals in the entertainment industry. Every March they showcase new and impressive projects for audiences to enjoy. One genre the festival has become known for is horror due to their "Midnighters" category of shorts and features. One of those Midnighters this year was Richard E. Williams' Dead Eyes , an Australian horror feature shot entirely from a first person point of view. The horror genre has always been on

It seems to me that every single major science fiction film in the past 10 years in one way or another is desperately trying to be what Interstellar was. Which, as a mild resident Interstellar  hater, I’ve always found pretty obnoxious. And the marketing for the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s stunning novel, Project Hail Mary  wasn’t doing a whole lot to ease my concerns of this being another one of those cases. Thankfully within just a few minutes, most of these concerns wer

The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and South by Southwest in Austin, Texas are two of the largest film festivals in North America, taking place just over a month apart. By taking place so early in the year, both these events showcase all the new films that the world will be talking about for the next 365 days. Unsurprisingly, their proximity allows them to often screen a lot of the same films, Sundance for their world premieres and SXSW for their "Texas premieres."

The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah is not only one of the "big five" festivals around the world, but also the first to take place in the calendar year. It sets a precedent for the new movies that will be on the public's mind for the next 365 days. This year, one of the most unexpected standouts was Iliza Shlesinger's Chasing Summer , capturing the hearts and attention of festival-goers alike. Just over a month later, the film has made its way to South by Southwest

Despite only having a few days left, South by Southwest rages on in downtown Austin. New, exciting films premiere every day, even though most of the stars have gone back to Los Angeles to attend the Oscars. While audiences come for the headliners and big-budget films, they stay for the festival's fabled "Midnighters" category, showcasing the best new horror shorts and features the industry has to offer. One film that debuted this week was the new horror feature, American Doll

This year's highly-anticipated South by Southwest festival kicked off this week in Austin, Texas. For the next week, dozens of high-profile films will be showcased to the public for the first time. This year has one of the most stacked lineups in recent memory, among these films premiering is Brian by Will Ropp; a star-studded coming-of-age comedy that feels like this generation's Rushmore . Brian is a film that follows its titular character who decides to run for class p

South by Southwest is known for premiering innovative new films that push the envelope of what movies can be. The festival's programs include dozens of features, shorts, and documentaries. One of the best docs so far this year premiered this morning at the Long Center in downtown Austin. Bayan Joonam's Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Super Hero , a story that feels ripped straight from a comic book; proving that reality is always stranger than fiction. Starti

This year's South by Southwest festival is already proving to be one for the books. With new releases from iconic creators like Boots Riley, John Carney, Jorma Taccone, Kevin Bacon, and more. Audiences await with bated breath for the headlining films, but like other festivals, SXSW is full of smaller films that are just as innovative as the A-list projects. One of those movies this year is the horror feature Grind by Ed Dougherty, Brea Grant, and Chelsea Stardust. A film tha

2026 is going to be one of the biggest years for movies we have seen in a long time. For most people, their most anticipated releases are Avengers: Doomsday, Toy Story 5 or Dune: Messiah , but for me that title belongs to Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! which finally saw its theatrical release this past weekend in theaters across the United States. With the promise of a unique, original story in a world full of reboots and sequels, audiences awaited Gyllenhaal's next project

[the following review is spoiler-free] Despite not really being a household name, American filmmaker, Gore Verbinski is one of the highest grossing directors of all time. From cult classics like The Ring and Rango to big franchise films like the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Verbinski has proved he can do it all. Unfortunately, the director's last film, 2016's A Cure for Wellness proved to be a devastating flop both commercially and critically, leading him to not m

Though it hadn’t initially been on my radar, my decision to see Crime 101 , came from a series of reviews comparing it to the classic heist film: Heat . Michael Mann’s 1995 classic is one of my personal favorite films and an absolute titan of the genre, so anything compared to it is an immediate watch in my book. Unfortunately, while these comparisons are not without basis, Crime 101 comes up short of these lofty expectations, playing less like a modern homage to an aging cl

It seems like everyone has some relationship with Kristen Stewart that ranges from complete dismissal of her because of the Twilight Saga to viewing her as one of this century’s great actors. I’d like to begin this review by stating my relationship with Kristen Stewart, which is none. As shocking as it may seem, I have never seen a Twilight movie. The only films with Stewart I have seen are her starring role in Pablo Larraín’s Spencer and her small but vital role in David C

What would you do if you were told the only thing standing between you and 28 billion dollars were a few insufferable distant relatives? It's a situation that would cause anyone to act a little out of character, possibly even do something drastic. That is exactly the plight of Glen Powell's latest character in A24's How to Make a Killing , which despite its decent budget and undeniable star power, has had a hard time following its own titular advice both critically and commer

When it comes to hoops, who is the Greatest Of All Time? This is the question Sony Pictures Animation and Columbia Features sought to ask with their newest feature, Tyree Dillihay's GOAT. Coming from a very hit-or-miss studio, GOAT is becoming an unexpected critical and commercial hero in American cinemas this week. With a star-studded cast ranging from Hollywood actors to NBA superstars, this film has officially captured America's attention. But is it truly a slam-dunk or j

It’s apt that Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, inarguably the most “Toronto” movie ever made, should begin with our characters suspended over the city by ropes on the CN tower edgewalk with a pair of bolt cutters hidden in their jumpsuits. Recognized as the defining Toronto symbol internationally but rather innocuous to locals, the CN Tower is the perfect location to be introduced to the absurd lengths Matt and Jay of Nirvanna the Band will go through to solidify a booki

This past week, the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah concluded, showcasing dozens of great new films that will be dominating the zeitgeist for the next year. One of this year's most high-profile releases at Sundance was Macon Blair's new comedy feature: The Shitheads , starring Dave Franco, Mason Thames, O'Shea Jackson Jr, Killer Mike, Kiernan Shipka, and Peter Dinklage. An unconventional adventure film with an A-list cast that unfortunately ended up being much