June Squibb shines in director Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Great”
Oscar winner and former Marvel heroine Scarlett Johansson adds director to her filmography with her debut film, “Eleanor the Great,” produced by Sony Pictures Classics.
“Dead of Winter” offers chills without thrills
Two-time Oscar winner Dame Emma Thompson delves into the action-thriller genre alongside director Brian Kirk in “Dead of Winter,” produced by Vertical. Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb wrote the screenplay.
Scott Adkins battles honor and survival in gritty WWII epic “Prisoner of War”
Action star Scott Adkins collaborates with director Louis Manayaldor on the historical epic “Prisoner of War,” produced by Well Go USA. Adkins also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Mark Clebanoff.
Cliché filled “London Calling” glides by on the strength of its leads
Tommy Ward (Duhamel), a mediocre hitman, mistakenly kills the relative of London’s biggest crime boss. As a result, he is forced to go on the run, seeking refuge in Los Angeles.
“Doin’ It”: Lilly Singh shines in a coming-of-age comedy about shame, sex, and second chances
The film opens with a jaw-dropping cold open: backstage at a talent show, teenage Maya experiences one of the most humiliating moments imaginable. This incident, compounded by the judgment of her strict mother
“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” is a fever dream of blades and bonds
The story weaves together years of narrative threads. Tanjiro, once a boy consumed by grief after his sister Nezuko’s transformation into a demon…
Francis Lawrence turns Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” into a haunting march of survival
Set in an alternate, dystopian version of the United States, the plot revolves around the Long Walk, an annual contest in which 100 young men walk continuously along a designated route, presumably Route 1.
“Code 3” balances comedy and drama with Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery
Three-time Emmy nominee Rainn Wilson teams up with Lil Rel Howery for the action dramedy “Code 3” from Wayfarer. Christopher Leone directs the film and co-writes the script with former paramedic Patrick Pianezza.
Tiff 2025 Review: “Disc”
The entire premise of Disc is that two strangers wake up in bed together.
“Splitsville” puts relationships on the rocks with a side of comedy
At first glance, “Splitsville” may seem like it could delve into risqué territory.
“Twinless” balances comedy, grief, and dark surprises”
Due to piracy by other attendees, one of the films I missed at last year’s Sundance festival was “Twinless,” the sophomore effort from writer-director James Sweeney. The film is finally arriving in theaters with some fanfare courtesy of Republic Pictures.
“Bury Me I’m Dead” is a genre mash up
“Bury Me When I’m Dead” defies easy categorization. It blends elements of a grief drama, a supernatural thriller, and a morality play, navigating the complex space between reality and imagination. The film is uneven yet undeniably ambitious, prioritizing atmosphere and dread over clarity.