The Hyperboreans Review: Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña’s Warning Against Political Amnesia

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. The Hyperboreans is now streaming on Film Movement+. “We humans are capable ...

Motel Destino Review: Noirish Fever Dream Sparkles with Sweat and Lust

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Motel Destino opens in theaters on August 29. Simply put, Brazilian motels a...

The Balconettes Review: Noémie Merlant’s Self-Assured Take on Comedy-Horror

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. The Balconettes opens in theaters on August 22. The chic balconies of Ma...

To a Land Unknown Review: A Bitter Poem of Palestinian Exile

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. To a Land Unknown opens in theaters on July 11. The tragic predicament of th...

Wild Diamond Review: Debut Feature Shines Bright, But Deprives Hyper-Femininity from Sensual Core

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Wild Diamond opens in theaters on July 11. From her debut feature, French fi...

Ghost Trail Review: An Engrossing Surveillance Thriller Haunted by the Syrian War 

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Ghost Trail opens in theaters on May 30. The wars in Gaza and Ukraine have d...

Caught by the Tides Review: Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao Speed Through 20 Years of History

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Caught by the Tides opens in theaters on May 9. Jia Zhangke's is often a cin...

The Surfer Review: Exploitation Thriller Knows Exactly What to Do with Nicolas Cage

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. The Surfer opens in theaters on May 2. In The Surfer, an exploitation film s...

The Shrouds Review: A Low-Key Chiller from David Cronenberg

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. The Shrouds opens in theaters on April 18. David Cronenberg's films have oft...

Grand Tour Review: An Enchanting Return for Miguel Gomes

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Grand Tour opens in theaters on March 28 from MUBI. If Chris Marker and ...