Reviews “Loki” bursts with metafictional charm, but lacks much energy By: Jon Negroni Marvel gives its original bad boy his own series but misses what's so fun about that idea.
Reviews “In the Heights” doesn’t meet its lofty aspirations By: Matt Cipolla Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical has choice moments and a solid cast but is far too messy to work.
Features KinoKultur: Documenting Queer Masculinities By: B.L. Panther B.L. Panther examines two documentaries shot 50 years apart that engage with the queer masculine spaces of drag pageants and bucking dance competitions.
Reviews “The Carnivores” has just enough meat on its bones By: Matt Cipolla Caleb Michael Johnson's first feature juggles iconography, domestic drama, and surrealism to modest success.
Reviews KinoKultur: Three unforgettable films by Derek Jarman By: B.L. Panther Kino Lorber releases three essential queer films from the late director Derek Jarman.
Reviews “The Conjuring: the Devil Made Me Do It” is a disappointing mess By: Gena Radcliffe Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga’s likability isn’t enough to keep this plodding entry in the smash horror series afloat.
Reviews “Lisey’s Story” is beautiful, moving & very long By: Gena Radcliffe Stephen King adapts one of his most personal novels in a lavish, well-acted production that maybe should have been six episodes instead of eight.
Reviews “Port Authority” sidelines its own story By: Matt Cipolla Danielle Lessovitz's debut fails to probe its themes, marginalizing the community it aims to highlight in the process.
Features P.S.H. I Love You: Hoffman is the best part of “A Most Wanted Man” Philip Seymour Hoffman classes up an otherwise dull and contrived spy drama.
Reviews The “Spirit Untamed” is willing but the script is weak By: Lisa Laman All-too-familiar staples of the Horse Girl genre get mechanically trotted out in DreamWorks' latest kids fare.
Reviews “Panic” wants to be the next “Riverdale” & it almost nails it By: Jon Negroni Now streaming on Prime, Panic is a new series about doing what it takes to break free from your dead-end town without dying in the process.
Reviews Christian Petzold’s “Undine” is stupendously sensual By: Asher Luberto The great German director's latest romantic drama modernizes a fairy tale to striking, mystical effect.
Anniversaries Between Bayhem and banality: “Pearl Harbor” at 20 With his 2001 epic, Michael Bay solidified himself as an all-American auteur, as well as the bombastic concept of Bayhem.
Reviews “Friends: The Reunion” is the one where not much happens By: Ashley Lara The long-running sitcom gets the reunion treatment with a messy mix of interviews, Q&As, and guest appearances.
Reviews “Skull: The Mask” isn’t as gonzo as it appears By: Reyzando Nawara Shudder's latest will satisfy gorehounds, but not much else.
Reviews “Cruella” is perfectly wretched for what it is By: Marshall Estes The obligatory reinvention of the Disney villain juggles its plots and characters alongside typically solid work from Emma Stone.
Features P.S.H. I Love You: Hoffman finds the melody in “A Late Quartet” Hoffman's passion & humanity makes what could be a dull story of classical musicians fascinating.
Anniversaries ‘We Will Not Lie Down For Some Schmuck From New Jersey!’ “Hudson Hawk” at 30 By: Peter Sobczynski Bruce Willis' infamous megaflop may have been greeted with a collective "whuh?", but it rather rules as a movie.
Anniversaries ‘Now I Think It’s Time To Waste You.’ “Cobra” at 35 By: Peter Sobczynski Sylvester Stallone's ludicrous tough guy cop picture is the most ludicrous tough guy cop picture.
Reviews “Four Good Days” chooses safe over gripping By: Sarah Gorr Despite its strong start and commanding performances, this addiction drama written by Eli Saslow plays it frustratingly dull.
Reviews “Master of None” smartly shifts gears for season 3 By: Beau North Aziz Ansari focuses his efforts behind the camera for his dramedy, making for a refreshing collaboration with Lena Waithe.