Megalopolis (2024) Review-Francis Ford Coppola passion project 'Megalopolis' (2024) is a failure. It is a downright unenjoyable vanity project that proves the director's best days are behind him. Review by Jacob Davis.
The Substance (2024) Review-Coralie Fargeat offers some of the year's best special effects and sound design in 'The Substance' (2024), a film spearheaded by a career-best performance from Demi Moore. Review by Margaret Roarty.
His Three Daughters (2024) Review-Azazel Jacobs family drama 'His Three Daughters' (2024), starring Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen, is a serious and poignant slice of life. Review by Martha Lane.
Speak No Evil (2024) Review-The 2024 English language remake 'Speak No Evil', from director James Watkins and starring James McAvoy, is a chilling reflection on the cost of silence. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
The Critic (2023) Review-Ian McKellen offers perhaps the darkest performance of his film career in Anand Tucker's British period drama 'The Critic', co-starring Gemma Arterton. Review by Kieran Judge.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Review-'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is more than your typical legacy sequel, it's a return to form for its director Tim Burton. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega star. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Sing Sing (2024) Review-'Sing Sing', starring Colman Domingo, is an important cinema release on the power of art and creation; one of the year's most emotive experiences. Review by Joseph Wade.
AfrAId (2024) Review-Ironically, 2024 Blumhouse horror 'AfrAId', from director Chris Weitz, is so formulaic it wouldn't be surprising to discover that the entire film was written by AI. Review by Kieran Judge.
Black Dog (2024) Review-Un Certain Regard winner 'Black Dog', from director Hu Guan and starring Eddie Pang, is hugely memorable with meticulously constructed shots. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The Crow (2024) Review-The 2024 remake of 'The Crow', starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs, directed by Rupert Sanders, is ill-conceived. It should have stayed dead and buried. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Incoming (2024) Review-Netflix teen comedy 'Incoming' (2024), from Dave and John Chernin ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia') settles for a scenario done to death. C-. Review by Martha Lane.
Alien: Romulus (2024) Review-'Alien: Romulus' (2024), Fede Álvarez's horror-leaning entry into the 'Alien' franchise, is beautifully crafted, uncontroversial and simple cinema. Review by Kieran Judge.
It Ends with Us (2024) Review-'It Ends with Us' (2024), Justin Baldoni's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, is a stylish melodrama carried by vulnerable performances. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Trap (2024) Review-'Trap' (2024), from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer trapped at a concert, suffers from a lack of logic and immersion. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024) Review-Viggo Mortensen waters the bone-dry terrain of the Wild West to create a new hero with his 2024 western 'The Dead Don't Hurt', co-starring Vicky Krieps. Review by Patrick Hayes.
Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Review-Wade Wilson and Logan finally make their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shawn Levy's 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (2024), an affectionate tribute filled with in-jokes.
Twisters (2024) Review-When the tornadoes hit, the visuals work wonders in Lee Isaac Chung's standalone 'Twister' sequel 'Twisters', starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell. Review by Kieran Judge.
MaXXXine (2024) Review-'MaXXXine', the third film in Ti West's horror film series, is more interested in aesthetics than substance and leaves Mia Goth with not enough room to breathe. Review by Margaret Roarty.
The Devil’s Bath (2024) Review-'The Devil's Bath', from writer-director duo Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, is more a psychological study than a straight horror, a beautifully haunting warning. Review by Lauren Frison.
Longlegs (2024) Review-Osgood Perkins horror 'Longlegs', starring Nicolas Cage in a terrifying role, crafts an experience that lingers in the shadows of the mind. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
Megalopolis (2024) Review - Francis Ford Coppola passion project 'Megalopolis' (2024) is a failure. It is a downright unenjoyable vanity project that proves the director's best days are behind him. Review by Jacob Davis.
The Substance (2024) Review - Coralie Fargeat offers some of the year's best special effects and sound design in 'The Substance' (2024), a film spearheaded by a career-best performance from Demi Moore. Review by Margaret Roarty.
His Three Daughters (2024) Review - Azazel Jacobs family drama 'His Three Daughters' (2024), starring Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen, is a serious and poignant slice of life. Review by Martha Lane.
Speak No Evil (2024) Review - The 2024 English language remake 'Speak No Evil', from director James Watkins and starring James McAvoy, is a chilling reflection on the cost of silence. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
The Critic (2023) Review - Ian McKellen offers perhaps the darkest performance of his film career in Anand Tucker's British period drama 'The Critic', co-starring Gemma Arterton. Review by Kieran Judge.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Review - 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is more than your typical legacy sequel, it's a return to form for its director Tim Burton. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega star. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Sing Sing (2024) Review - 'Sing Sing', starring Colman Domingo, is an important cinema release on the power of art and creation; one of the year's most emotive experiences. Review by Joseph Wade.
AfrAId (2024) Review - Ironically, 2024 Blumhouse horror 'AfrAId', from director Chris Weitz, is so formulaic it wouldn't be surprising to discover that the entire film was written by AI. Review by Kieran Judge.
Black Dog (2024) Review - Un Certain Regard winner 'Black Dog', from director Hu Guan and starring Eddie Pang, is hugely memorable with meticulously constructed shots. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The Crow (2024) Review - The 2024 remake of 'The Crow', starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs, directed by Rupert Sanders, is ill-conceived. It should have stayed dead and buried. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Incoming (2024) Review - Netflix teen comedy 'Incoming' (2024), from Dave and John Chernin ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia') settles for a scenario done to death. C-. Review by Martha Lane.
Alien: Romulus (2024) Review - 'Alien: Romulus' (2024), Fede Álvarez's horror-leaning entry into the 'Alien' franchise, is beautifully crafted, uncontroversial and simple cinema. Review by Kieran Judge.
It Ends with Us (2024) Review - 'It Ends with Us' (2024), Justin Baldoni's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, is a stylish melodrama carried by vulnerable performances. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Trap (2024) Review - 'Trap' (2024), from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer trapped at a concert, suffers from a lack of logic and immersion. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024) Review - Viggo Mortensen waters the bone-dry terrain of the Wild West to create a new hero with his 2024 western 'The Dead Don't Hurt', co-starring Vicky Krieps. Review by Patrick Hayes.
Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Review - Wade Wilson and Logan finally make their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shawn Levy's 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (2024), an affectionate tribute filled with in-jokes.
Twisters (2024) Review - When the tornadoes hit, the visuals work wonders in Lee Isaac Chung's standalone 'Twister' sequel 'Twisters', starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell. Review by Kieran Judge.
MaXXXine (2024) Review - 'MaXXXine', the third film in Ti West's horror film series, is more interested in aesthetics than substance and leaves Mia Goth with not enough room to breathe. Review by Margaret Roarty.
The Devil’s Bath (2024) Review - 'The Devil's Bath', from writer-director duo Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, is more a psychological study than a straight horror, a beautifully haunting warning. Review by Lauren Frison.
Longlegs (2024) Review - Osgood Perkins horror 'Longlegs', starring Nicolas Cage in a terrifying role, crafts an experience that lingers in the shadows of the mind. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.