“Reminders of Him” review: Colleen Hoover’s Emotional Redemption Story Lands
The story begins with Kenna Rowan (played by Maika Monroe), who returns to her hometown after serving seven years in prison for vehicular manslaughter that resulted in the death of her ex-boyfriend and the father of her daughter, Scotty (Rudy Pankow).
“A Magnificent Life” review: Sylvain Chomet’s Animated Biopic Reinvents the Genre
I’ve always had a soft spot for biopics—the kind that take real lives and shape them into something cinematic and lasting. However, I can admit that the genre has been lacking lately.
“They Will Kill You Review”: Bold, Bloody, and Unpredictable
Russian filmmaker Kirill Sokolov makes his American debut with Warner Bros.’ “They Will Kill You”, a blood-soaked genre hybrid that wastes little time showing its teeth. Co-written with Alex Littvak, the film drops audiences into a deceptively simple setup that quickly spirals into chaos.
“I Swear” Review: A Star-Making Turn from Robert Aramayo Anchors This Moving True Story
The film opens in 2019, introducing John (Robert Aramayo) as he prepares for a formal meeting with Queen Elizabeth II. In a moment that immediately disarms the audience, John blurts out an obscenity, shocking everyone.
Swipe Right for Blood, Left for Logic: “Vampires of the Velvet Lounge” Review
Countess Elizabeth Báthory (Mena Suvari) presides over a seductive coven of vampires who gather in a shadowy absinthe bar, using modern dating apps to lure unsuspecting victims. Among those drawn into her orbit is R&B singer Tyrese Gibson, who seems to be present primarily for a paycheck
“The Gates” Review: A Lean Thriller With Hints of Social Commentary
Director John Burr brings together the talents of three rising actors and the late James Van Der Beek for his sophomore film, “The Gates,” produced by Lionsgate. Burr also wrote the film’s screenplay.
Ryan Gosling Shines in the Sci-Fi Spectacle “Project Hail Mary”
The film opens near the end of Grace’s journey to a distant star system, thought to hold answers to the solar crisis. Of the crew sent on this desperate mission, Grace is the only one to survive the years-long induced coma required for interstellar travel.
“Undertone” Review: An Overhyped Horror Experiment That Goes Nowhere
After missing it at Sundance, I finally had the opportunity to check out “Undertone” from A24. This horror film marks the writing and directing debut of Ian Tuaso. The story follows Evy (Nina Kiri) and her best friend Justin (Adam DiMarco), who are podcast hosts covering spooky content. Evy has recently moved back home to care for her dying mother.
“Blades of the Guardians” Review: Yuen Woo-ping Revives the Physical Soul of Wuxia
For longtime fans of Hong Kong martial arts cinema, “Blades of the Guardians” carries the weight of a rich legacy. Directed by the legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, the film serves as both a return to the classic spirit of wuxia storytelling and a gathering of martial arts talent from different generations.
‘Protector’ Review: A Brutal, Old-School Revenge Thriller That Knows the Assignment
Some movies aim for prestige, while others seek to make a lasting impact. “Protector,” directed by Adrian Grünberg and written by Bong-Seob Mun, wisely chooses the latter approach. This intense revenge thriller serves as a love letter to the unapologetic action films that dominated theaters in the late ’80s and early ‘90s—lean, direct, and completely self-aware.
The Bride! Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Ignite a Wild Gothic Love Story
There are two ways to revisit a classic monster story: you can polish the myth and present it like a museum exhibit, or you can crack it open, electrify it, and see what kind of creature comes back to life. With “THE BRIDE!”, from Warner Bros. writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal clearly chooses the second approach, transforming the familiar Frankenstein legend into something feral, emotional, and wildly unpredictable.
“GOAT” review – a Smarter, Sharper Animated Sports Film
The film is directed by Tyree Dillihay and written by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, based on a story by Nicolas Curcio and Peter Chiarelli, which is a chapter from an unpublished book by Chris Tougas.