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9/10
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The Muppet Show
(2026)
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Lauren Coates
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Silly, spirited, and self-aware, the 2026 revival of "The Muppet Show" is as brilliant and ridiculous as its predecessor
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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7/10
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Nuisance Bear
(2026)
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Ema Sasic
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It is a fascinating and deeply depressing look at how climate change has reshaped nature, and how little regard is shown for those trying to preserve what balance remains.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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7/10
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The Friend's House Is Here
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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In both the story the film tells and its very existence, "The Friend’s House is Here" represents an act of beautifully constructed and inspiring defiance.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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3/10
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Relationship Goals
(2026)
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Megan Lachinski
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If you are searching for romance this February, you are better off revisiting a classic or taking your chances in the real world. Hopefully, there is a nostalgic soundtrack waiting for you when you get home.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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6/10
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Take Me Home
(2026)
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David Cuevas
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Where it lacks in formal originality, "Take Me Home’s" compassionate production embraces and enforces an anti-ableist rhetoric — simultaneously on-screen and behind the camera.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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6/10
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Kikuyu Land
(2026)
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Jason Gorber
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"Kikuyu Land" showcases a place and people of great beauty and great tragedy, and the documentary thrives when it provides witness to these paradoxical elements.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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7/10
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See You When I See You
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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Thankfully, "See You When I See You" finds just the right blend of hilarious, dark wit, and a thoughtful look at how to recover from grief to make something special that will sneak up on you.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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4/10
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Iron Lung
(2026)
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Josh Parham
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One can personally admire the triumph he has managed to pull off, but the final results were less than desirable. Hopefully, this encourages an even more polished effort on the next go-around.
Posted Feb 04, 2026
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8/10
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Levitating
(2026)
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Nadia Dalimonte
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"Levitating" will hook you in a trance, inspire your creativity, and leave you craving for its aliveness when the daydream wears off.
Posted Feb 03, 2026
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6/10
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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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Rinko Kikuchi’s talent and the moments where dialogue is discarded in favor of dance give the film a necessary compelling energy that, unfortunately, isn’t to be found in the screenplay.
Posted Feb 03, 2026
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8/10
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Hot Water
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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The filmmaker clearly has a keen, observant eye for human behavior, and his debut feature, "Hot Water," signals the arrival of a fresh new voice in independent film.
Posted Feb 03, 2026
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8/10
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American Doctor
(2026)
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Sara Clements
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It is a compelling, necessary piece of cinema that demands we find our humanity before the hourglass runs out.
Posted Feb 02, 2026
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5/10
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The Musical
(2026)
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Ema Sasic
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Despite some occasional humor and welcome messiness, "The Musical" doesn’t give us much else to chew on. There isn’t much character development or any real sense of lessons learned, unless the overarching theme is to let angry, toxic men cook.
Posted Feb 02, 2026
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8/10
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Cookie Queens
(2026)
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Nadia Dalimonte
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By maintaining the girls’ perspectives front and center, Alysa Nahmias tells a sweet story of girlhood through the lens of a multi-million dollar cookie industry.
Posted Feb 02, 2026
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5/10
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zi
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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Despite being well-shot and beautifully constructed, as all Kogonada films are, "zi" is a ponderous, rambling journey.
Posted Feb 02, 2026
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3/10
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The Gallerist
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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The film’s observations about the art world and critics are shallow and obvious, never deepening into anything richer.
Posted Feb 01, 2026
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8/10
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Night Nurse
(2026)
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Nadia Dalimonte
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The strange world of Georgia Bernstein’s "Night Nurse" might not be on everyone’s wavelength, and the heightened aesthetic might be alienating. Still, the feeling of alienation is precisely what Bernstein excels at.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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7/10
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The Incomer
(2026)
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Sara Clements
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It’s an oddball friendship story that reminds us that while we might tell ourselves stories to survive, it is the genuine human bond that truly allows us to live. It is a heartwarming portrait of three outsiders finding their place in the world.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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8/10
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Who Killed Alex Odeh?
(2026)
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Nadia Dalimonte
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Despite the structure and overall approach of "Who Killed Alex Odeh?," the heartbreaking experiences of this family persevere, echoing a reverberating strength to continue the fight for justice.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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3/10
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Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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Although the practical gore and special effects are admirable, it’s simply an obnoxious time at the movies. And I’m sure the filmmakers would take that as a compliment.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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8/10
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The Weight
(2026)
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Anna Miller
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Anchored by Ethan Hawke’s physically demanding and emotionally charged performance, and balancing heartfelt moments with gritty action and punishing scenarios, "The Weight" ultimately completes its mission with confidence and skill.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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7/10
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Give Me the Ball!
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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While the manner in which her story unspools is pretty standard for films of its type, it’s impossible to deny that King makes for an exciting subject, bringing enthusiasm and passion to the movie.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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9/10
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Josephine
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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"Josephine" may be difficult to watch, but it is made with immense care by de Araújo, performed with such empathy by Tatum, Chan, and Reeves, and the emotional payoff at the end is quite profound.
Posted Jan 30, 2026
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6/10
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Carousel
(2026)
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Ema Sasic
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When "Carousel" lets Pine and Slate take center stage, it’s a grounded and bittersweet romance about second chances and learning to give in to what’s in front of you. It’s all the extra elements that make this film a bit of a narrative mess.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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In a sense, the documentary fights information overload with creative overload, surrounding viewers with imagery that keeps them engaged and grounded. It is both effective and a genuine pleasure to watch.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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The attack is hard to watch, of course, but it’s the kind of striking moment that leaves a long-lasting impression in the way that only non-fiction films can.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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4/10
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In the Blink of an Eye
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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While the filmmakers' intentions are sincere and rooted in a desire to emphasize shared humanity, the execution falls short of those ambitions. "In the Blink of an Eye" is ultimately a well-meaning, big-hearted sci-fi film that never fully comes together.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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8/10
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undertone
(2025)
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Cody Dericks
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Ian Tuason has created a well-shot, unrelentingly scary time at the movies, and horror fans should listen up.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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The Last First: Winter K2
(2026)
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Nadia Dalimonte
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"The Last First: Winter K2" resonates as a complex story of human resilience, accountability, and survival.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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4/10
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Saccharine
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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Like being on an ineffective diet, "Saccharine" is repetitive and frustrating.
Posted Jan 29, 2026
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7/10
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When a Witness Recants
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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In shedding light on this unfathomable miscarriage of justice, it illuminates very human ideas of redemption and forgiveness, and how difficult these can be to earn.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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8/10
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The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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The city may always be changing, but no matter how hard it’s scrubbed, it’ll always have an element of strangely endearing grime, and Turturro’s Harry represents the best of this unexpectedly romantic notion that’s so distinctly New York.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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8/10
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem
(2026)
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Josh Parham
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It is a privilege to be invited into the space of masters and hear about the experiences that have molded the community and made it prosper. Such a work deserves to be seen and admired for the achievement that it is.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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3/10
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Shelter
(2026)
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Josh Parham
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Not every entry in this particular corner of cinema has to be of top-tier quality. Still, they should also be able to deliver more riveting material than what is served here in such an uninspired manner.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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8/10
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Time and Water
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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Magnason and Dosa have crafted a deeply personal, monumental documentary, in moments big and small, to leave for future generations.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
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7/10
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Sentient
(2026)
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Sara Clements
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The film’s real strength lies in its refusal to point fingers, instead offering a heartfelt look at the heavy emotional toll this work takes on both the animals and the people who care for them.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Fing!
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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Directed with big, brilliant swings, this fantasy adventure is hilarious, heartwarming, and a reminder that sometimes it’s better not to get every-fing we want.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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5/10
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Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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The movie throws a lot of jokes at the audience, and the vast majority simply aren’t funny enough, especially given that this goofy film’s sole purpose is to make the audience laugh.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Leviticus
(2026)
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Anna Miller
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Mercilessly upsetting yet emotionally resonant, it is a fresh entry in the queer horror scene, poised to cement itself as a festival gem and establish Chiarella as an exciting new voice in contemporary cinema.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Wicker
(2026)
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Cody Dericks
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"Wicker" is hilarious, vulgar, and ultimately heartwarming. It’s a fable brought to life through a screenplay with a unified dialogue style. The extensive makeup work on Alexander Skarsgård’s character is astounding.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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6/10
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Frank & Louis
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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Ben-Adir and Morgan deserve praise for their thoughtful performances in an ultimately moving exploration of a meaningful subject that we don’t acknowledge enough.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Joybubbles
(2026)
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Nadia Dalimonte
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Rachael J. Morrison offers innovative and insightful ways of getting to know her subject. The various forms of archival footage, including eccentric animation and revelatory audio recordings, add bursts of creativity.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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7/10
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Shame and Money
(2026)
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Sara Clements
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Morina crafts an empathetic portrait of resilience, anchored by lead performances that find a profound, humanistic dignity within the crushing weight of an unforgiving society.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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Hold Onto Me
(2026)
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Sara Clements
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Aristidou’s debut is a profound exercise in observation, with a rugged, sun-drenched honesty that unearths a resilient beauty within the wreckage of a fractured relationship between father and daughter.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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5/10
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Ghost in the Machine
(2026)
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Sara Clements
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Despite its analytical depth, it suffers from structural bloat, often feeling like a dense, overheated bombardment of information that strains under its own weight.
Posted Jan 27, 2026
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8/10
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The Invite
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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With wit and hard-earned clarity, "The Invite" explores marital communication in ways that feel honest and earned. It’s a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy that is both blisteringly funny and deeply sad.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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6/10
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Send Help
(2026)
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Josh Parham
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Sam Raimi often crafts an entertaining spectacle, with gleeful violence played out with an engrossing tone.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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4/10
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The Wrecking Crew
(2026)
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Giovanni Lago
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How often can we retread the same ground with this type of "48 Hours" comedy duo before it becomes an annoyance? Maybe we’ve already passed that point because at this rate, it’s becoming more than an annoyance.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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8/10
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Seized
(2026)
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Ema Sasic
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Sharon Liese’s "Seized" is a riveting documentary about the power of the press and standing up to bullies, and at the same time, a hilariously bitchy tale about the characters you might find in small towns.
Posted Jan 26, 2026
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8/10
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The Shitheads
(2026)
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Daniel Howat
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One hell of a ride, with non-stop laughs and a phenomenal cast, especially its lead trio of screwups. You truly never know what’s going to happen next, with absurd, shocking turns around every corner.
Posted Jan 25, 2026
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