To a Land Unknown (2024) Review-Mahdi Fleifel's refugee drama 'To a Land Unknown' competed in the Cannes 2024 Un Certain Regard strand, and is an urgent, necessary film. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Anora (2024) Review-'Anora', from filmmaker Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2024, and thanks to a powerful lead performance and open-minded approach, should be considered important. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
The Imaginary (2023) Review-From some of the creative minds behind 'Spirited Away' comes 2024 Netflix anime 'The Imaginary', a children's film for adults that is a little too boring to be a classic. Review by Martha Lane.
Kinds of Kindness (2024) Review-Yorgos Lanthimos follows 'Poor Things' with one of the best films of his career, the messed up ensemble piece 'Kinds of Kindness' - a film not to be missed. Review by Mark Carnochan.
Sister Wives (2024) Short Film Review-Louisa Connolly-Burnham writes, directs and stars in 'Sister Wives', a heartfelt story of control, freedom and expression, co-starring Mia McKenna-Bruce. Review by Kieran Judge.
Watch the Lights (2024) Review-Alex Ayre's NORTH Wrestling documentary 'Watch the Lights' (2024), about NORTH's journey to its biggest ever show, captures a special feeling. It belongs on your watchlist. Review by Joseph Wade.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) Review-The fourth Bad Boys movie, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024), starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, is a "check your brains in at the door" good film with enjoyable aspects. Review by Kieran Judge.
Hit Man (2024) Review-Richard Linklater film 'Hit Man', starring Glen Powell, based on a true story, is a riotous time and equally philosophical, a great symbol of the Summer of Glen. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
The Watchers (2024) Review-Ishana Night Shyamalan thriller 'The Watchers' (2024), starring Dakota Fanning, strips the original story of everything that made it compelling. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Arcadian (2024) Review-'Arcadian', the new horror film from Benjamin Brewer starring Nicolas Cage, is two films - half wonderful, tight and controlled, the rest wasted potential. Review by Kieran Judge.
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Review-'I Saw the TV Glow' (2024), the latest film from filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, is an enriching viewing experience, like rediscovering a childhood show. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
Sting (2024) Review-Kiah Roache-Turner horror film 'Sting' (2024), starring 'Furiosa' actor Alyla Browne, is a fun little film, a 90-minute dash of arachnophobia. Review by Kieran Judge.
In a Violent Nature (2024) Review-Chris Nash evokes Malick and van Sant in his 2024 horror film 'In a Violent Nature', an immersive experience worth seeing in a theater setting. Review by Lauren Frison.
The Strangers: Chapter One (2024) Review-'The Strangers' worked because it was so minimal, the reboot/reimagining 'The Strangers: Chapter One' fails because it explains too much and concentrates on setting up two sequels. Review by Kieran Judge.
Tarot (2024) Review-The only time 2024 film 'Tarot' is bearable is when it's laughing at itself. Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg direct Jacob Batalon and more in this bad PG13 horror. Review by Kieran Judge.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Review-If George Miller is a god, and movie theatres our church, then 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is punishment for our sins. 'Furiosa' (2024) review by Mark Carnochan.
The Idea of You (2024) Review-Anne Hathaway stars in 'The Idea of You', an age gap romance fantasy that avoids saying anything real but is better than it needs to be. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Review-'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024) seeks to update the classic 'Planet of the Apes' franchise for a new generation, and it looks fantastic in doing so. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Abigail (2024) Review-An ensemble cast bring to life criminals stuck in a horrifying situation in 'Abigail' (2024), a film that tries to be multiple things but falls short of being any. Review by Rob Jones.
Challengers (2024) Review-Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor star in the erotically charged tennis drama 'Challengers' (2024), an at times exhilarating but often underwhelming film from Luca Guadagnino. Review by Margaret Roarty.
The Book of Clarence (2023) Review-Jeymes Samuel follows 'The Harder They Fall' with the visually striking but narratively disjointed 'The Book of Clarence' starring LaKeith Stanfield. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Review-Some lasting images contrast with expository dialogue in Zack Snyder's latest action-space opera 'Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver' (2024). Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Civil War (2024) Review-'Civil War' (2023), from writer-director Alex Garland, is a taught and searing nightmare for the times that will frustrate as many people as it will please. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Monkey Man (2024) Review-Dev Patel directs and stars in 'Monkey Man' (2024), a complicated and colorful bloodbath of an action movie from Monkeypaw Productions. Review by Emi Grant.
The First Omen (2024) Review-2024 Omen prequel 'The First Omen', from director Arkasha Stevenson, comes via the studio handbook, lacking the originality necessary for success. Review by Kieran Judge.
To a Land Unknown (2024) Review - Mahdi Fleifel's refugee drama 'To a Land Unknown' competed in the Cannes 2024 Un Certain Regard strand, and is an urgent, necessary film. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Anora (2024) Review - 'Anora', from filmmaker Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2024, and thanks to a powerful lead performance and open-minded approach, should be considered important. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
The Imaginary (2023) Review - From some of the creative minds behind 'Spirited Away' comes 2024 Netflix anime 'The Imaginary', a children's film for adults that is a little too boring to be a classic. Review by Martha Lane.
Kinds of Kindness (2024) Review - Yorgos Lanthimos follows 'Poor Things' with one of the best films of his career, the messed up ensemble piece 'Kinds of Kindness' - a film not to be missed. Review by Mark Carnochan.
Sister Wives (2024) Short Film Review - Louisa Connolly-Burnham writes, directs and stars in 'Sister Wives', a heartfelt story of control, freedom and expression, co-starring Mia McKenna-Bruce. Review by Kieran Judge.
Watch the Lights (2024) Review - Alex Ayre's NORTH Wrestling documentary 'Watch the Lights' (2024), about NORTH's journey to its biggest ever show, captures a special feeling. It belongs on your watchlist. Review by Joseph Wade.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) Review - The fourth Bad Boys movie, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024), starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, is a "check your brains in at the door" good film with enjoyable aspects. Review by Kieran Judge.
Hit Man (2024) Review - Richard Linklater film 'Hit Man', starring Glen Powell, based on a true story, is a riotous time and equally philosophical, a great symbol of the Summer of Glen. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
The Watchers (2024) Review - Ishana Night Shyamalan thriller 'The Watchers' (2024), starring Dakota Fanning, strips the original story of everything that made it compelling. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Arcadian (2024) Review - 'Arcadian', the new horror film from Benjamin Brewer starring Nicolas Cage, is two films - half wonderful, tight and controlled, the rest wasted potential. Review by Kieran Judge.
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) Review - 'I Saw the TV Glow' (2024), the latest film from filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, is an enriching viewing experience, like rediscovering a childhood show. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
Sting (2024) Review - Kiah Roache-Turner horror film 'Sting' (2024), starring 'Furiosa' actor Alyla Browne, is a fun little film, a 90-minute dash of arachnophobia. Review by Kieran Judge.
In a Violent Nature (2024) Review - Chris Nash evokes Malick and van Sant in his 2024 horror film 'In a Violent Nature', an immersive experience worth seeing in a theater setting. Review by Lauren Frison.
The Strangers: Chapter One (2024) Review - 'The Strangers' worked because it was so minimal, the reboot/reimagining 'The Strangers: Chapter One' fails because it explains too much and concentrates on setting up two sequels. Review by Kieran Judge.
Tarot (2024) Review - The only time 2024 film 'Tarot' is bearable is when it's laughing at itself. Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg direct Jacob Batalon and more in this bad PG13 horror. Review by Kieran Judge.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Review - If George Miller is a god, and movie theatres our church, then 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is punishment for our sins. 'Furiosa' (2024) review by Mark Carnochan.
The Idea of You (2024) Review - Anne Hathaway stars in 'The Idea of You', an age gap romance fantasy that avoids saying anything real but is better than it needs to be. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) Review - 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024) seeks to update the classic 'Planet of the Apes' franchise for a new generation, and it looks fantastic in doing so. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Abigail (2024) Review - An ensemble cast bring to life criminals stuck in a horrifying situation in 'Abigail' (2024), a film that tries to be multiple things but falls short of being any. Review by Rob Jones.
Challengers (2024) Review - Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor star in the erotically charged tennis drama 'Challengers' (2024), an at times exhilarating but often underwhelming film from Luca Guadagnino. Review by Margaret Roarty.
The Book of Clarence (2023) Review - Jeymes Samuel follows 'The Harder They Fall' with the visually striking but narratively disjointed 'The Book of Clarence' starring LaKeith Stanfield. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Review - Some lasting images contrast with expository dialogue in Zack Snyder's latest action-space opera 'Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver' (2024). Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Civil War (2024) Review - 'Civil War' (2023), from writer-director Alex Garland, is a taught and searing nightmare for the times that will frustrate as many people as it will please. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Monkey Man (2024) Review - Dev Patel directs and stars in 'Monkey Man' (2024), a complicated and colorful bloodbath of an action movie from Monkeypaw Productions. Review by Emi Grant.
The First Omen (2024) Review - 2024 Omen prequel 'The First Omen', from director Arkasha Stevenson, comes via the studio handbook, lacking the originality necessary for success. Review by Kieran Judge.