HOLLER is achingly sincere
HOLLER, Nicole Riegel’s debut feature film, is a sharp drama about fighting for life on the fringes of society, one that hearkens back to classics like WINTER’S BONE.
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PLAN B brings coming-of-age comedy back in style
PLAN B, a new teen coming-of-age comedy, is available right now on Hulu, and it is very much worth your attention.
CRUELLA and the bad thing about feeling good
CRUELLA is like THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: A mess of a movie that nevertheless provides a valuable lesson in how not to tell stories.
OXYGEN is a tense one-woman thriller
OXYGEN, a French sci-fi thriller recently released on Netflix, is available now. How does this one-woman show hold up?
SHANTAE: Every Game Ranked
Shantae, a long-running platforming adventure series, is now fully available on the Nintendo Switch. Where should you start?
TOGETHER TOGETHER is 2021’s first truly great film
In TOGETHER TOGETHER, Nikole Beckwith has crafted one of the all-time great movies about loneliness, friendship, and pregnancy.
GOOD NIGHT, KNIGHT: A Nintendo Switch Review (sort of)
Good Night, Knight is a remarkable blend of genres that make for a unique experience — but it is not even remotely close to being complete.
LEGAL DUNGEON: A Nintendo Switch Review
LEGAL DUNGEON is a clever puzzle game about abuse of the criminal justice system. But can it overcome some key translation errors?
SUPERIOR: A CIFF 45 Review
SUPERIOR drew early comparisons to David Lynch and Brian De Palma for its slightly off story of twin sisters, crime, and suburban malaise, but Erin Vassilopoulos’ film is very much her own thing.
THE PINK CLOUD: A CIFF 45 Review
THE PINK CLOUD is getting a lot of attention for its similarities to lockdown life. But does it earn that acclaim? Our CIFF 45 review.
BEST SUMMER EVER: A CIFF 45 Review
BEST SUMMER EVER is a effortlessly charming high school musical with a big heart and a profound dedication to accessibility.
NO ORDINARY MAN: A CIFF 45 Review
Billy Tipton’s story is a slim but vital piece of trans history that is finally getting its due in the excellent new doc, NO ORDINARY MAN.
GENESIS NOIR: A Game Pass Review
New on Game Pass, GENESIS NOIR looks incredible, with gorgeous black-white-and-gold art and a novel hook. Check out the ScreenRex review!
CLEMENCY is heartbreaking
2019’s indie drama CLEMENCY was unfairly overlooked. Streaming now on Hulu, we think this one is worth your attention.
#RestoretheSnyderVerse Betrays What Makes ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE Special
With the success of ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE, the call is out: #RestoretheSnyderverse! But is that actually a good idea?