Bogancloch Review: Entrancing Documentary Invites Contemplation and Defies Comprehension

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Locarno coverage. Bogancloch arrives in theaters on October 3. “O God, I could be bounde...

One Battle After Another Review: Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio Hail a New Revolution 

Viva la revolución! As bellowed by the ex-radical and current schlub Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), we have One Battle After Another’s most immediately ...

TIFF Review: Paul Greengrass’ The Lost Bus is a Disaster Movie Master Class

In The Lost Bus, the latest propulsive and sweat-inducing disaster thriller from Paul Greengrass, a few electric sparks from a major power line hit dry wee...

TIFF Review: Two Pianos is Another Rich, Thoughtful Drama from Arnaud Desplechin

The past rears its not-so-ugly head in Two Pianos, Arnaud Desplechin’s latest film exploring the ways gorgeous people make an even bigger mess out of the m...

TIFF Review: Maddie’s Secret Showcases John Early’s Total Commitment 

You can’t accuse John Early of not committing. Through the majority of his acting career, the comedian has become a reliable avatar for a palpable, toxic, ...

Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) Review: Directorial Debut Captures Bittersweet Longing

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Sundance coverage. Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) opens in theaters on September 12...

Where to Land Review: Hal Hartley Returns with Shaggy and Spellbinding Drama

“I’m done being a superhero.” An international movie star who’s become synonymous with her intergalactic onscreen persona in a wildly successful television...

TIFF Review: Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice is Rage-Filled and Blood-Drenched

There's no telling whether Park Chan-wook is a fan of the Sex Pistols. But during his latest film, No Other Choice, I found myself pondering the line John ...

Venice Review: Pin de Fartie Is a Playful, Head-Spinning Take on Samuel Beckett

Since the early 2000s, the fiercely independent Argentine filmmaking collective El Pampero Cine has built a sui generis filmography by shirking conventions...

The Baltimorons Review: A Sincere Throwback to Mumblecore’s Heyday

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 SXSW coverage. The Baltimorons opens in theaters on September 5, 2025. A return to form f...