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'The Lost Bus' Review: A Harrowing Retelling of the "Camp Fire" that Perished a Paradise
The Lost Bus is a devastating, true-to-life drama, with Stellar performances from all involved.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 17


'The Vile' Review: A Haunting Blend of Domestic Drama and Supernatural Terror
The Vile may tread familiar ground throughout its screenplay, but it delivers a damn good blend of 90s-esque thrills, a modern horror tone, and a smattering of seat-jerking scares.

Jack Ransom
Oct 17


'The Mastermind' Review: A Brilliantly Bleak Comedy of Failure
It won’t be for everyone, but The Mastermind is an interesting cinematic achievement for Kelly Reichardt.

Alex Gilston
Oct 17


'Hamnet' Review: Chloé Zhao’s Poetic Portrait of Love, Loss, and Legacy
Hamnet will always be a special film because of the way it handles loss and grief; it knows death is never the end.

Alex Gilston
Oct 16


'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Review: An Anxiety-inducing Portrayal of Motherhood With a Career Best by Rose Byrne
A constantly uncomfortable, darkly funny and extraordinarily intrusive assault on the senses from Mary Bronstein.

Dan Bremner
Oct 15


'Jay Kelly' Review: Baumbach is Back With a Poignant Story of Fame and Fatherhood
George Clooney is at his best. His and Noah Baumbach's dialogue is a match made in heaven

Alex Gilston
Oct 15


'At the Place of Ghosts' Review: Beautifully Shot but Emotionally Distant
At the Place of Ghosts is a beautiful film to look at and has some intriguing ideas and an eerie tone but is held back by an undercooked and clashing screenplay.

Jack Ransom
Oct 14


'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro Delivers the Gorgeous, Tragic and Suitable Gothic Adaptation
Frankenstein is a near masterpiece of emotion, craft, and imagination that reanimates Mary Shelley’s tale for a new generation.

Dan Bremner
Oct 14


'Roofman' Review: Tatum and Dunst Take the Roof Off in a Crazy True Story
Roofman will make you laugh, make you gasp, and it just might make you cry, too.

Seb Jenkins
Oct 13


'Bugonia' Review: Lanthimos and Stone Deliver Another Brilliantly Bizarre Satire
Bugonia works tremendously as a thriller. It's insane in all the right ways.

Alex Gilston
Oct 13


'Ballad of a Small Player' Review: Edward Berger’s Glamorous Gambling Drama Folds Early
Ballad of a Small Player is held back by a generic and undercooked screenplay, pacing problems, a jumpy structure, and a lack of engaging side characters.

Jack Ransom
Oct 13


'Tuner' Review: Daniel Roher Trades Politics for Piano Keys in a Crime Drama That Plays Too Safe
Leo Woodall proves that he can be a leading man in his role as Niki. But overall, Tuner feels like an amalgamation of lots of other films rather than one in its own right.

Alex Gilston
Oct 12


'Tron: Ares' Review: An IMAX Tech Demo That Looks and Sounds Incredible, but Offers Little Else
Tron: Ares dazzles on the surface but collapses under its own digital flashiness. It’s gorgeous, sleek, visually stunning, and Nine Inch Nails' score is absolutely incredible.

Dan Bremner
Oct 12


'Lurker' Review: A Tense and Uncomfortable Look at Celebrity Obsession in the Social Media Age
Lurker is a sleek, tense, and deeply uncomfortable dive into modern obsession, powered by a phenomenal lead performance and sharp, confident direction.

Dan Bremner
Oct 12


Primitive War' Review: A Fist-pumping Action Flick With a Message, "Don’t Go Into the Jungle"
Primitive War has a great atmosphere, and the group of lawless characters and prominent threats will keep you invested.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 10


'Exit 8' Review: A Claustrophobic Descent into Loops, Loss, and Lunacy
Exit 8 is certainly in the upper echelon of video game adaptations. The strong camerawork and direction, inspired visuals, solid performances, and layers of intrigue keep it engaging.

Jack Ransom
Oct 9


'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Rian Johnson Revives the Truth in His Smartest Knives Out Yet
Wake Up Dead Man could be considered the best of the series because the mystery is compelling, and the message of love is strong.

Alex Gilston
Oct 9


'Twinless' Review: Love, Lies, and Loss Collide in this Unflinchingly Honest Film
Twinless is a tour de force. It can be uncomfortable to the point of cringe, but it can also be emotional to the point of tears.

Alex Gilston
Oct 8


'The Strangers: Chapter 2' Review: Renny Harlin’s Horror Sequel Stumbles With Style Over Substance
Even though The Strangers: Chapter 2 manages to spark life in some areas, it’s not enough to maintain an emotional investment.

Shauna Bushe
Oct 5


'Play Dirty' Review: A Criminal Waste of Shane Black’s Talents
Play Dirty isn’t unwatchable. There are flashes of fun, Stanfield is a delight, and if you put it on in the background while you doomscroll, it’ll do the job.

Dan Bremner
Oct 3
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