The Chronology of Water Review: Kristen Stewart’s Elemental Calling Card for Directorial Greatness

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. The Chronology of Water begins a one-week qualifying run in NY and LA on Decemb...

A Private Life Review: A Fleet, Sharp Showcase for Jodie Foster

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. A Private Life begins a one-week qualifying run in NY and LA on December 5 and ...

The Secret Agent Review: A Rousing, Unsettling Thriller from Kleber Mendonça Filho

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. The Secret Agent opens in theaters on November 26. When Armando (Wagner ...

Sirat Review: Oliver Laxe’s Desert Trance Is a Grand, Adventurous Achievement

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Sirat has a one-week qualifying run in NY/LA starting November 14 and opens in ...

Sentimental Value Review: A Lived-In, Sincere Family Drama

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Sentimental Value opens in theaters on November 7. Over a delicately str...

Die My Love Review: Lynne Ramsay’s Drama Strikes Rote Chords Despite Jennifer Lawrence’s Visceral Performance

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Die My Love opens in theaters on November 7. Near the climax of Lynne Ramsay...

Nouvelle Vague Review: Richard Linklater Offers a Cinema Masterclass

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Nouvelle Vague opens in theaters on October 31 and arrives on Netflix on Novemb...

The Mastermind Review: Kelly Reichardt Crafts a Low-Key, Bressonian Heist Drama

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Venice coverage. The Mastermind opens in theaters on October 17. For the second time in t...

It Was Just an Accident Review: Jafar Panahi’s Fiercest, Most Incendiary Takedown of Iran’s Regime

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. It Was Just an Accident is now in theaters. If you were handed over the ...

Urchin Review: A Thoughtful and Adventurous Directorial Debut from Harris Dickinson

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Urchin arrives in theaters on October 10. A few scenes into Urchin, we take ...