Reviews

‘The Taste of Things’ Review: Lovers Simmer in the Kitchen in this French Foodie Fantasy

The Taste of Things was France’s submission to the 2024 Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category. Set in 1885, Eugénie… Read More

February 8, 2024

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Review: Chivalry is Undead in Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody’s ‘80s-Set Coming-of-Age Horror Comedy

It’s a thought that has plagued anyone who has ever been interested in a man: “I can fix him.” Whether… Read More

February 7, 2024

From ‘Adventureland’ to ‘Joe Versus the Volcano,’ 9 Underrated Rom-Coms to Fill the Void in Your Heart This Valentine’s Day

The art of the rom-com is a delicate thing. Among all the meet-cutes, falling-in-love montages, and temporary breakups before the… Read More

February 6, 2024

RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap S16E5: “All My Life I Had To, Like, Fight”

Let’s do a wellness check: how is everyone? It’s been one week since we all watched Mirage lose the lip… Read More

February 2, 2024

‘Argylle’ Review: Matthew Vaughn Hacks Up a Furball in Overcomplicated Spy Thriller

Every year, at least one film is ruined by its trailer. Not that its entire plot is revealed (there are… Read More

January 31, 2024

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture: ‘Gigli’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’ (2003)

“The first ten minutes weren't so bad but then I realized I was in "Finding Nemo". When I made my… Read More

January 30, 2024

50 Years Later: The Might and Majesty of Cicely Tyson and ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’ Remains [Retrospective]

“This year’s acting awards inspire a singular lack of anticipation,” bemoaned Gary Arnold of The Washington Post on the eve… Read More

January 29, 2024

Sundance 2024 Reviews: ‘Dìdi (弟弟),’ ‘In the Summers,’ ‘A Real Pain’

In today's Sundance 2024 review diary I look at three of the festival's award winners in the U.S. Dramatic section:… Read More

January 29, 2024

RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap S16E4: “You Can See Her Nefer-Titties”

“Whiplash! Love, Hershii,” reads the lipstick on the mirror when the Queens return to the Werkroom. Wouldn’t it be hilarious… Read More

January 26, 2024

‘Little Death’ Review: Separate Storylines Highlight Character Explorations in Jack Begert’s Lingering Debut | Sundance 2024

“No one wants to watch another white guy with problems, not in this climate.” That’s the feedback Martin (David Schwimmer)… Read More

January 26, 2024

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