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 opens on January 9. Book adaptations yield two k...

Young Mothers Review: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne Find Pain and Pathos

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Young Mothers opens on January 9. The new film from Jean-Pierre and Luc Dard...

Magellan Review: A Hypnotic, Unambiguous Exploration of the Horrors of Colonization

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Magellan opens in theaters on January 9. Ferdinand Magellan was never regard...

Resurrection Review: A Triumph of Sheer Audacity and Exceptional Craft

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Resurrection opens in theaters on December 12. Few filmmakers with just ...

The President’s Cake Review: All the Ingredients of a Breakthrough Directorial Debut

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. The President's Cake begins a one-week qualifying run on December 12 and opens ...

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...