by Jasmine Edwards, Staff Writer
The Luckiest Man in America may not hit the jackpot in every regard, but it’s an intriguing ride, both visually and narratively, anchored by its strong cast and capable director.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
William Tell is a film filled to the brim with sincerity.
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
The film turns typical expectations for this genre, or frankly any genre, on its head
by Rachel Shatto, Staff Writer
It's as if someone blew the dust off of a long-forgotten VHS cassette and popped it in a VCR only to reveal a hidden gem that would have easily sat on a video store shelf between Repo Man and The Last Dragon.
by Bridget Hovell, Staff Writer
In spite of the mostly lackluster film that precedes it, The Friend’s final moment between Iris and Apollo is understated and sweet. Sometimes elevating the emotional heft of a film really is as easy as adding a cute dog.
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
The film challenges us to accept that true intimacy is found in acknowledging life’s messiness.
by Tina Kakadelis, Associate Editor
Darkest Miriam is a quiet, moving film for the loneliness in all of us.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
Marya E. Gates’s new book Cinema Her Way provides brief respite to the current climate.
by Samantha McLaren, Staff Writer
Screamboat feels determined to stretch its runtime far beyond the limits of its threadbare plot.
by Tessa Swehla, Staff Writer
Playing nine sci-fi films over the course of three days seemed like a happy intersection of my love of the genre and my love of independent movie theaters, and I’m happy to say that the experience exceeded my expectations.
by Andrea Schmidt, Staff Writer
Grand Tour is a stunning and interesting look across time and relationships.
by Melissa Strong, Staff Writer
No Experience Necessary has something important to say. Growth is possible at any age, and looking good has more to do with how we feel about ourselves than what others think.
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
The film wants to be a comedic social satire, bloody creature feature, and a heartwarming family drama all in one, failing to be any of them.
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
Holy Cow feels true, a slice of life that will continue on long after the credits roll.
by Jill Vranken , Staff Writer
Julie Keeps Quiet offers a quiet, stripped down look at an emotional truth.
by Kate Beach, Staff Writer
Bob Zmuda and Lynne Margulies vowed to keep Kaufman’s legacy and his mystery alive. Thank You Very Much respects their promises by acknowledging that yes, of course Kaufman died. But wouldn’t it be something if…?
by Vannah Taylor, Staff Writer
The film uses the crafty detail that Ash is a “mukbanger” to tie together insatiable hunger and the loneliness felt by two broken people who found their way into each other’s lives.
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
A Cursed Man has the makings of a great docuseries, the kind of thing you’d really eat up on Discovery+ (iykyk).
by Sasha Ravitch, Staff Writer
There were some truly enjoyable, even spectacular, moments pockmarked throughout a mostly mediocre film.
by Tori Potenza, Staff Writer
What Ash lacks in direct development, it makes up for in blood and vibes.