Urchin Film Review: Giving Life a Chance
Harris Dickinson’s Urchin is full of life, empathy and introspection, beautifully carried by Frank Dillane’s heartbreaking performance.
Bogancloch Review: Ambitious Documentary
Bogancloch is an ambitious work of storytelling, and the payoff is rewarding. For those with an eye for experimental slow cinema, this film is exceptional.
Sound of Falling Review: Haunted House Story
With her uber-confident second feature film Sound of Falling, director Mascha Schilinski artfully dissects the 20th century in Germany.
Caravan Review: A Mother’s Rebirth
Zuzana Kirchnerová’s Caravan gives dimension, nuance and grace to mothers serving as the sole caretaker for intellectually disabled children.
Sentimental Value Review: Dad’s Girls on Film
Joachim Trier delivers another portrait of modern familial angst with honesty and self-awareness in Cannes highlight Sentimental Value.
Sirens (Netflix) Review: Twisted Dark Comedy
With a unique setting and unforgettable characters, Sirens is an exciting tale of power, wealth, sisterhood, and how these come together.
The Chronology of Water (2025): Film Review
Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water is a feat in experimental filmmaking that refuses to dilute itself for its audience’s viewing comfort.
Lilo & Stitch (2025) Review: Ohana on My Mind
Disney’s heartfelt Lilo & Stitch remake captures the original’s charm with stellar performances and a deft touch from director Dean Fleischer Camp.
Nouvelle Vague (2025) Film Review
Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague is a joyous love letter to the work of Jean-Luc Godard, the French New Wave Movement and the art of filmmaking.
The Secret Agent Review: On The Run In Brazil
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent is a sharp and complex thriller, with a fantastic lead performance from Wagner Moura.
