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The Absence Of Eden Review: Immigration Thriller Starring Zoe Saldaña Feels Like a First Draft
The emotional potential gets lost through poor storytelling. Ultimately, The Absence of Eden feels like a first draft.
In Flames Review: Genre-Blending Psychological Thriller Connects Death, Trauma & The Patriarchy
A roaring achievement for the first-time feature director Zarrar Khan, In Flames is an intensely vivid tale of survival.
The First Omen Review: Horror Prequel Criticizes Church Corruption In Effective Franchise Entry
The First Omen contains the scary elements from the classics and creative upgrades, resulting in a hit for the horror genre and The Omen franchise.
Immaculate Review: Sydney Sweeney Is A Stellar Scream Queen In Weakly Written Religious Horror Story
In the moments the script takes giant leaps in its storytelling, Sydney Sweeney is right there to demonstrate her ability to perform.
Mea Culpa Review: Tyler Perry’s Dramatic, Sensual Netflix Thriller Is Overstuffed With Absurdity
With poor directional choices, cringe-worthy dialogue & unnecessary plot twists, it’s best to look at Perry’s latest as an unserious guilty pleasure.
Players Review: Sleazy Netflix Rom-Com Celebrates The Terrible Side Of Dating Culture
As far as rom-coms go, Players barks up a creative tree, but this story is about as trashy as they come.
Rob Peace Review: Jay Will Is Saving Grace Of Chiwetel Ejiofor's Poorly Written & Directed Biopic
Rob Peace takes more emotional hits than it delivers on quality storytelling, resulting in an experience that feels incomplete yet exploitative.
In the Summers Review: Sharp Direction Yields An Impressive Drama About Fatherhood Under Addiction
Lacorazza’s debut is impressively sincere and sharp, boasting impressive performances. In the Summers is a human experience you do not want to miss.
Krazy House Review: Demented Horror Comedy Tests Our Patience With Shock Value
The lead-up to the film’s bloodlust was a chore to get through. Even once we’re there, Haars and Kuil push the limits of the film's silliness.
Exhibiting Forgiveness Review: Harrowing Drama Paints A Triggering Picture Of Generational Trauma
Kaphar's feature debut is the type of transcendent experience that could make you confront your own demons and familial traumas.
The American Society Of Magical Negroes Review: Uncomfortable Plot Turn Ignores Film's Own Message
American Society is mostly bark and rarely bite, as the romance side-plot overshadows the very concept it aims to critique.
My Old Ass Review: Maisy Stella & Aubrey Plaza Have Great Chemistry In Emotionally Piercing Dramedy
Megan Park is a rare example of an early-career director who knows how to create authentic YA stories that are equally endearing and meaningful.
It's What's Inside Review: Savvy Sci-Fi Horror Mystery Is Cleverly Mind-Bending
A mind-bending horror feature one could easily become obsessed over, It’s What’s Inside is sure to find its cult fan base very quickly.
Presence Review: Steven Soderbergh Successfully Experiments With Ghostly Trauma In Horror Thriller
Without relying on cheap jump scares, Soderberg’s psychological thriller is a shattering mystery about instinct that will send chills down your spine.
Your Monster Review: Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey Are A Perfect Pair In Dazzling Horror Rom-Com
This genre-defying rom-com is a fantastical experience that reminds us of the magic of movies.
I Saw The TV Glow Review: Justice Smith's Emotional Performance Elevates Coming-of-Age Horror Mystery
Jane Schoenbrun’s direction is a confident and ethereal experience.
Lift Review: Netflix's Scrappy Heist Action Comedy Is An Unexpected Blast
F. Gary Gray's Lift is creative and entertaining, and if given the chance, the heist comedy may be your first pleasant surprise of the year.
The Color Purple Review: Run, Don't Walk To See This Gorgeous, Soulful Musical Adaptation
If there was ever a time to support a remake, it’s now with Blitz Bazawule’s beautifully acted and timely The Color Purple.
Godzilla Minus One Review: Yamazaki’s Kaiju Entry Is One Of The Franchise's Best
Yamazaki’s Minus One is so rich with compelling characters, that it’ll be hard not to emotionally gravitate to its central human story.
Candy Cane Lane Review: Genre-Blending Adventure Is A Christmas Guilty Pleasure
Candy Cane Lane takes on its real-life inspiration with creativity and glee. This family-friendly feature captures the magic of Christmas with fun.