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 ...

The History of Sound Review: A Tenderly Felt Drama with Terence Davies-Style Musicality

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. The History of Sound opens in theaters on September 12. It’s strange to hear...

Splitsville Review: A Resuscitation of the Rom-Com

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Splitsville opens in theaters on August 22. Michael Angelo Covino and Ky...

Highest 2 Lowest Review: A Lesser Collaboration for Spike Lee and Denzel Washington

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Highest 2 Lowest opens in theaters on August 15 and arrives on Apple TV+ on Sep...

Eddington Review: Ari Aster’s Ambitious 2020 Period Piece Works in Fits and Spurts

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Eddington opens in theaters on July 18. In Eddington, Ari Aster’s latest doo...

Cannes Review: Imago Finds a Chechen-Born Filmmaker Searching For Home

Halfway through Imago, an engaging documentary from Déni Oumar Pitsaev, the director has a conversation with his mother about the piece of property she bought ...

The Phoenician Scheme Review: Wes Anderson Loses the Plot in Breakneck, Tiresome Spy Comedy

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Ghost Trail opens in theaters on May 30. We begin with music that's uncharac...

The Best Films of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has now concluded, with Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident taking home the Palme d'Or (see all jury winners he...