A Useful Ghost Review: A Peculiar, Humorous Paranormal Tale 

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. A Useful Ghost opens on January 16. While ghosts and spirits have long been ...

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 opens on January 16. It came as quite the surprise that accla...

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 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 ...

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...