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THE BRIDE! (2026) Victor Stiff A shocking, violent, and genre-bending tale of love, deception, and female rebellion brought to life with a punk edge.
Posted Mar 16, 2026  Edit critic review
undertone (2025) Pat Mullen Chickens can often spare their anxiety by looking away from horror movies, but this is one case where you can’t be saved by closing your eyes.
Posted Mar 13, 2026  Edit critic review
Tough Old Broads (2026) Lauren Weiner As the world gets darker, documentaries like Tough Old Broads give us something reassuring and hopeful to hold on to.
Posted Mar 11, 2026  Edit critic review
Project Hail Mary (2026) Adam Schoales Project Hail Mary is an out-of-this-world adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, laughing until your sides hurt, and fighting back tears during its many emotional moments.
Posted Mar 11, 2026  Edit critic review
RoboCop 3 (1993) Phil Brown The effects are decent, the supporting cast is strong (Rip Torn and Bradley Whitford would have been excellent evil execs in the previous flicks), and the movie is fun enough when taken on it’s own terms.
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
RoboCop 2 (1990) Phil Brown Aside from a stumbling patch in the middle, Robocop 2 flies by as sheer nihilistic action entertainment with a tongue-in-cheek approach to ultra violence and satirical streak that works rather well.
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Mel Valentin Elevated by Seyfried’s career-best, award-worthy performance, and Fastvold’s unerringly assured direction, The Testament of Ann Lee will inevitably stand the test of time and emerge not just as one of the year’s best, but one of the decade’s best films.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Rosemead (2025) Amy Tonta Rosemead is a cautionary tale about the ramifications of turning a blind eye to mental health, anchored by Lucy Liu’s nuanced portrayal of an ailing mother reluctant to admit the severity of her son’s mental illness.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Deepfaking Sam Altman (2025) Adam Schoales Bhala Lough’s storytelling and his sense of humour make this a must see film, and likely one of the best documentaries you will see this year.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Scream 7 (2026) Mel Valentin It’s the same as it ever was for the series, and that’s really the central problem with Scream 7. It’s run out of juice; it’s woefully short on ideas, meta-slasher-related or otherwise; and it’s creatively bankrupt.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Pavane (2026) Shawn Peer With emotionally heavy themes of love and bullying, Pavane balances its subject matter with well-timed lighthearted comedy.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Relationship Goals (2026) Shawn Peer Relationship Goals is a predictable slog. It has nothing to say that hasn’t been said before, other than to sell a book.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
How to Make a Killing (2026) Colin Biggs How to Make a Killing is a timely morality tale for a society that treats American Psycho’s Patrick Bateman as aspirational instead of cautionary.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2025) Colin Biggs The message of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is scathing, so it’s not a surprise that a big studio wasn’t brave enough to finance this.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Crime 101 (2026) Adam Schoales A thrilling, old fashioned crime drama, reminiscent of classics of the genre like Heat and The Thomas Crown Affair.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Sweetness (2025) Mel Valentin Pop music meets Misery in this enthralling psycho-thriller.
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Hoppers (2026) Pat Mullen This rare performance in an animated film by Streep accentuates her ability to sublimate her star persona into any variety of unrecognizable voices.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Wuthering Heights (2026) Victor Stiff A Victorian-era romance tailored for the TikTok generation.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
Islands (2025) Matthew Simpson Islands is a film that doesn’t demand your attention but does reward it. It exists in a place of both distance and familiarity for the viewer, and those who have felt lost at some point in their in life will surely connect with it.
Posted Feb 09, 2026  Edit critic review
Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) Courtney Small A masterful piece of cinema, Once Upon a Time in Harlem vividly brings a rich history to life.
Posted Feb 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Honey Bunch (2025) Emma Badame Part thrilling horror and part supernatural sci-fi, [Honey Bunch] is a film that defies categorization and deserves your attention, even if every element isn’t exactly a home run.
Posted Jan 25, 2026  Edit critic review
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Pat Mullen It’s a miracle of a movie for audiences who prefer their religious experiences on the big screen.
Posted Jan 16, 2026  Edit critic review
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Rachel West 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a solidly satisfying sequel that builds on its predecessors with gusto, delivering not just a horror movie for the ages, but a spectacular showcase for Ralph Fiennes.
Posted Jan 15, 2026  Edit critic review
3670 (2025) Pat Mullen Gorgeously shot, beautifully acted, and invigoratingly alive, 3670 is groundbreaking queer cinema that makes the heart swoon.
Posted Jan 14, 2026  Edit critic review
Song Sung Blue (2025) Mel Valentin Song Sung Blue skirts, but never crosses, the line between melodrama and drama, camp and non-camp, and excess and restraint.
Posted Jan 12, 2026  Edit critic review
Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) Courtney Small A subtle and bittersweet work, Father Mother Sister Brother understands that family dynamics can be equally awkward and sombre at times, but they will forever hold a special place in our hearts and minds.
Posted Dec 29, 2025  Edit critic review
Marty Supreme (2025) Pat Mullen It’s a true banger of a star turn that’s bound to be remembered in years to come like early Brando or De Niro performances are.
Posted Dec 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Marty Supreme (2025) Courtney Small Marty Supreme is an energetic opus that is continually surprising and relentless in the best possible way.
Posted Dec 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Anaconda (2025) Rachel West Directed by Tom Gormican, the film works surprisingly well, targeting an audience that knows and loves the original, while delivering something fresh, ridiculous, and genuinely entertaining.
Posted Dec 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Is This Thing On? (2025) Rachel West A solidly smart and sly adult drama about the demise of a marriage, Will Arnett gives what might be the best big-screen performance of his career.
Posted Dec 19, 2025  Edit critic review
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Mel Valentin It ultimately sinks on the predictable mix of well-worn genre tropes, repetitive and/or borrowed plot beats, and the cringe-inducing dialogue that have made revisiting earlier entries a serious chore for casual fans of the series.
Posted Dec 19, 2025  Edit critic review
Is This Thing On? (2025) Pat Mullen Cooper makes a brilliant choice to focus not on Alex in a key scene, but on Tess. He holds the shot as she watches with a mix of emotions. The scene may be Cooper's smartest decision to date as a director and it's easily a highlight in Dern's career.
Posted Dec 18, 2025  Edit critic review
Merrily We Roll Along (2025) Adam Schoales For fans of the theatre, this is an absolute must-see and without question, the best musical you will see this year at the cinema. Unfortunately, as strong as Friedman’s stage direction is, her skills as a filmmaker are less assured.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006) Colin Biggs Most of the revisions that make The Whole Bloody Affair possible are for the better.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) Sarah Gopaul What it lacks in gore, it makes up for in style.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Jay Kelly (2025) Alex Southey Jay Kelly will likely go down as a middling addition to George Clooney’s filmography.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Sirāt (2025) Pat Mullen Sirāt is a sonic boom of a movie and a singular, exhilarating film experience.
Posted Dec 14, 2025  Edit critic review
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Pat Mullen Even if one knows the ending, this Knives Out mystery still plays like a million bucks.
Posted Dec 11, 2025  Edit critic review
Zootopia 2 (2025) Mel Valentin The meta sight gags, cleverer-than-clever verbal puns, and, of course, exhilarating set pieces remain, but this Zootopia furthers the pro-diversity, pro-equity, pro-inclusion message of the first film.
Posted Nov 28, 2025  Edit critic review
The Perfect Neighbor (2025) Alex Southey The Perfect Neighbor is an incredibly moving, effectively told exploration of a tragedy.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Black Phone 2 (2025) Sarah Gopaul Director Scott Derrickson and his co-writing team return to create a film that’s equally creepy, while also successfully reimagining a classic horror technique.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Shelby Oaks (2023) Mel Valentin Shelby Oaks benefits from a solid, well-directed supporting cast and Camille Sullivan’s intense, grounded performance as Mia.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025) Mel Valentin The literal 2D explosion of sound and images–a sensory assault to some and the realization of anime dreams for others–will leave a lingering impression long after the end credits roll and the theatre lights return.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
There Are No Words (2025) Rachel West While its emotional sincerity is undeniable, its insular focus and unresolved narrative leave the viewer more as an observer than a participant in Lee’s healing process.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Honeyjoon (2025) Rachel West With heartfelt performances and breathtaking scenery, Honeyjoon is a quiet gem about family, grief, and finding connection where you least expect it.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) Mel Valentin Scott Cooper's Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is an overly familiar, painfully reductive, downbeat drama.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025) Shawn Peer Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost is an insightful documentary into the look at the personal and professional lives of famous comedians.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Köln 75 (2025) Rachel West Like jazz itself, Köln 75 thrives on improvisation, bold choices, and fearless energy, reminding us that sometimes the most memorable performances happen offstage.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Zodiac Killer Project (2025) Rachel West Zodiac Killer Project is self-aware, sharp, critical, and unexpectedly comforting. It is proof that even a dead end can lead somewhere extraordinary.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Familiar Touch (2024) Alex Southey Sarah Friedland’s Familiar Touch is a powerful reminder of the complexities of family and society. It is an on-going exploration of what independence looks like in old age.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
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