Darkest Miriam Review: Abstract, Moving Film
In her abstract, yet moving new film Darkest Miriam, Naomi Jaye employs a historic Italian opera to tell a modern story about loss, grief and courage.
Inside Out 2 Review: Refreshing, Emotional Sequel
Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is an awesome sequel with heart that adds to a fantastic world and features a standout performance from Maya Hawke.
Restless Film Review: Alone Once Again
In her new film, Restless, Lyndsey Marshal gives a tour-de-force performance as a woman on the verge of an epic meltdown.
Jazzy Film Review: Adolescent Innocence
Morrisa Maltz bottles the feeling of adolescence in her new film Jazzy, a sensitive look at the fantastical elements of girlhood.
Family Therapy Review: A “Perfect” Family
Yorgos Lanthimos meets Bong Joon Ho in Family Therapy, a twisted satire about an ultra rich, “perfect” family who welcomes a stranger into their glass home.
Sacramento Review: Introspective Buddy Comedy
Michael Angarano breathes life back into the buddy comedy genre with his clever and introspective new film Sacramento.
Daddio Film Review: The Payoff of Vulnerability
Writer-director Christy Hall’s heartfelt directorial debut feture Daddio lets Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn’s charisma ride shotgun.
Brats (2024) Film Review: The Brutality of Labels
With Brats, Andrew McCarthy pulls back the curtain on the damming “Brat Pack” label given to the rising stars of the 1980s film scene.
Presumed Innocent Series Review: Throwback Thriller
The opening seven episodes of law thriller Presumed Innocent are riveting and loaded with the kind of adult themes missing in recent television dramas.
Come Closer Review: The Love Grief Brings
Tom Nesher’s Come Closer is one of the most beautiful and visceral portrayals of grief and the ways we try to make peace with loss.