THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT conjures up memories of direct-to-video sequels
This third Conjuring effort takes a turn for the bargain bin.
A Quiet Place: Part II reminded me how much I missed going to the movies
A little over a year ago, A Quiet Place: Part II was the next movie on my to-review-list when the world fell apart and everything closed down. So it was only fitting that my first “normal” press screening with colleagues would be this film, some 15 months after it was …
CRUELLA, a high-fashion bore
The latest Disney live-action redo is their biggest challenge yet, turning Cruella De Vil into an anti-hero. Spoilers: it doesn’t work out very well. Read our review of Cruella!
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?
MORTAL KOMBAT: Another awful videogame movie
Our review of the new reboot of the gory fighting game franchise, Mortal Kombat, is here. Sadly there’s no flawless victory to be had.
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.
In the Earth: A Movie That’ll Grow on You
Movies are always a reflection of the times, and so it’s only been a matter of time before we started seeing face masks and hand sanitizer show up in the confines of Hollywood’s fictional mirror. Writer and director Ben Wheatley’s In the Earth is the first pandemic-set movie I’ve seen since experiencing one personally, and if I’m honest, I wasn’t looking forward to the experience. Too soon, anyone?
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.