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

This Valentine's Day weekend, audiences finally saw the arrival of one of 2026's most highly anticipated films: Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights , starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Based on the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë, this beloved classic is no stranger to being adapted for the screen. Whether it be for a feature film or a mini-series, Wuthering Heights has been retold countless times, as far back as 1939. This tale of forbidden love and class disparity in 18th

Since 2012, the internet has been entertained by the video game content of one of Youtube's most beloved creators: Mark Fischbach, more well known as Markiplier. Over a decade later, Fischbach has made the leap from computer screens to the big screen with his directorial debut, Iron Lung , an adaptation of the homonymous video game. Announced nearly three years ago, fans of Markiplier have been waiting with baited breath to see Fischbach's vision come to life. But now that it

It’s been 12 whole years since the Muppets last graced the silver screen in Muppets Most Wanted  – the imperfect but charming, second best Muppet heist film – and those years have not been kind to Jim Henson’s felt creations. I’ll never forget the abject terror I felt when I watched Kermit the Frog’s head gruesomely emerge from a hideous snail costume on The Masked Singer. A severe lack of direction ate away at the soul of the Muppets and a once proud and creative voice in en

This year marked the last Sundance Film Festival to take place in its historic home of Park City, Utah. So the stakes were particularly high for a strong slate of films before the festival moves to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. This year's Sundance saw the release of dozens of new films that we will be talking about for the next 365 days, but one standout that nobody saw coming was The History of Concrete by John Wilson, best known for his HBO series: How to with John Wilson . E

Although originally launched as the “U.S. Film Festival”,  Sundance has always held a special place for international films and filmmakers. Among this year’s lineup of international features was Filipiñana, a coming of age drama from the Phillipines that tells a poignant tale of culture and class with some unfortunately mixed execution. Filipiñana , the story of Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), a Tee girl at a swanky Manilla golf course. After discovering that the president of the

The fabled Sundance Film Festival is known for bringing new groundbreaking work to the forefront of the film world. Whether it's features, shorts, or documentaries, there is always something great to see at Sundance. This year was the festival's final year in Park City, so the stakes to debut important projects felt higher than ever. One of the most profound films this year was feature documentary, Jane Elliott Against the World by Judd Ehrlich, which serves to not only celeb

[the following review is spoiler-free] Leave it to January of 2026 to suddenly upend every single previously conceived notion we’ve had about this month in the past. Jokingly coined Dumpuary in the past, January has historically been where movies in general (but for whatever reason, horror movies in particular) go to die a quick, unmemorable death. For a long period of pre-pandemic time, you could always bank on there being one reprehensibly bad PG13 to soft R-rated horror

[the following review contains spoilers] We all remember "brat summer," after all it was less than two years ago. Normally retrospective films come decades after a big event, but audiences didn't have to wait long to see Charli xcx's brat make an appearance on the big screen. Premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival, The Moment is one of the most confused and convoluted films I have seen in a long time. Despite my love for Charli's music and respect for the cultural

It seems like we’ve reached the point that three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a mid-budget John Wick ripoff starring Jason Statham releasing in the first quarter of a calendar year. This is now the third year in a row that this phenomenon has taken place, and I would argue that’s three too many... Statham's newest snooze-fest is helmed by director Ric Roman Waugh (who is already on his second film this month after Greenland: Migration). Shelter  follows Mi

The concept of the Celebrity Sex Pass is supposed to be a thought experiment - a premise so outlandish that it would never possibly come to fruition… right? That is the question asked by David Wain's new star-studded absurdist comedy, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass - a new take on The Wizard of Oz that had audiences absolutely roaring with laughter at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Narrated by the local mailman (Fred Melamed), when small town Kansas hairdres

Not every film at Sundance is going to be a barrel of laughs. In fact, the festival has been a champion of innovative, risky films that push the envelope; telling stories that otherwise wouldn't have been told. One of those films this year is Union County by Adam Meeks, a story about a man's struggles with opioid addiction and road to redemption in rural Ohio. Featuring, believe it or not, the best performance of Noah Centineo's career. Union County is based on Adam Meeks

As a child, I once asked my mother “There are Muslim terrorists and Christian terrorists, why aren’t there any Jewish terrorists?” My mother’s response was simple: “We barely survived The Holocaust. There aren’t enough of us for that.” As I got older and became more educated in history, my mother’s assertion began to fall apart. Not only had there been Jewish terrorists throughout history, but their numbers had grown in the wake of The Holocaust. I was upset with my mother, I