Reviews “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” can’t find its way around By: Sean Price Amazon's "Groundhog Day" for teens tries its best, but goes too heavy on metaphors instead of plot.
Reviews “Behind Her Eyes” promises but doesn’t deliver By: Beau North Netflix's adaptation of the bestselling psychological thriller starts out on steady footing, but quickly loses its way.
Anniversaries “Nothing But Trouble”—yes, “Nothing But Trouble”—turns 30 Is it possible to find something good about Dan Aykroyd's legendary horror/comedy bomb?
Interviews Emile Mosseri on capturing amorphous time in his score for “Minari” The composer discusses the film's long road to release, and the airiness of his score to Lee Isaac Chung's mesmerizing drama.
Reviews Exploring the ever-diminishing returns of the “Crow” franchise By: Gena Radcliffe While the first movie in the series was stylish & unexpectedly moving, it was tainted by cheap, empty sequels that forgot what made it special.
Reviews “The Luminaries” is shiny but isn’t gold By: Megan Sunday Starz's sweeping historical drama is a treat for the eyes, but doesn't have much going on beyond that.
Reviews “Southland Tales: The Cannes Cut”: still bizarre, still flawed, still shining By: Justin Harrison Watching the first cut of Richard Kelly’s ultra-ambitious Donnie Darko follow-up is like riding a wave of mutilation.
Reviews “Bliss” doesn’t have much to offer as a sci-fi Kaufman wannabe By: Jon Negroni Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek are certainly giving it their all in this frantic and sloppy simulation from Amazon Studios.
Reviews “To All the Boys 3: Always and Forever” flirts with maturity, but can’t commit By: Clint Worthington Netflix's sickly-sweet teen rom-com series finally reaches the limits of its charm offensive with an overlong, stakes-less conclusion.
Reviews “Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar” is bizarre and slightly subpar By: Ashley Lara Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo dust off their Bridesmaids bona fides for a strange sketch-comedy stretched surreally to feature length.
Festivals Sundance 2021: “Passing” lingers in the gulf between black & white By: Clint Worthington Rebecca Hall adapts Nella Larsen's novella about Black social mobility (and its corresponding resentments) to haunting effect.
Festivals Sundance 2021: The most memorable short films at this year’s festival By: Michael Frank A quick look at the best in short features at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
Reviews “After Midnight,” or horror as couples therapy By: Gena Radcliffe Shudder’s latest is at least as much a relationship drama as a monster movie, but somehow isn't bad.
Reviews “Saint Maud” and the horror of utter devotion By: Gena Radcliffe Rose Glass writes and directs an unforgettably creepy story about a troubled young nurse’s efforts to save her patient’s soul.
Festivals Sundance 2021: “Ma Belle, My Beauty” is a sexy nothing By: Peter Sobczynski The romantic drama is all beautiful, dreamy surface, and no depth.
Reviews The lazy musical drama “Music” hits every sour note possible By: Lisa Laman Even beyond its handling of its autistic character, "Music" is a terribly constructed film.
Reviews “Dead Pigs” is a delightful and quirky satire By: Reyzando Nawara Cathy Yan's debut feature already shows an assured and clever director's eye.
Reviews “Minari” lives on the seeds of its inspirations By: Matt Cipolla Lee Isaac Chung's Sundance winner is a well-intentioned and sweet family drama that can't help but feel incomplete.
Festivals Sundance 2021: “On the Count of Three” is a dark, formidable first feature By: Michael Frank Jerrod Carmichael's feature debut straddles a delicate balance of tones between comedy and dark thriller, buoyed by a couple of strong performances.
Columns P.S.H. I Love You: “Patch Adams” is dead on arrival Robin Williams smarms his way through his misguided, treacly 1998 medical dramedy.
Reviews Hit the open trail with the thoughtful drama “Cowboys” By: Lisa Laman Giddy on up with Cowboys and its unique take on the hallmarks of the Western genre.