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: 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.
Militantropos Review: Adopting a War Persona

Militantropos is a fascinating documentary tracking the war in Ukraine and its impact as the war becomes a part of the nation.
Die My Love Review: Prove You Are Alive

Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love gives Jennifer Lawrence the ammunition to deliver one of the most uninhibited, raw performances of the past decade.
The Plague Film Review: Boyhood in Crisis

The Plague, Charlie Polinger’s beautiful and timely directorial debut about kids at summer camp, grapples with the monstrosity of boyhood.