Film Reviews

‘Violent Night’ review: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight

One of my favorite Christmas poems growing up goes, “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not… Read More

November 30, 2022

‘The Territory’ review: An intimate and invigorating look at the Amazon’s endangered indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau community from their perspective

Few nations have a good track record when it comes to their history with indigenous populations. Colonial beginnings are slowly… Read More

November 28, 2022

‘Art and Pep’ review: A celebratory chronicle of LGBTQ+ bar culture and its importance

A visit to the bar at the center of Mercedes Kane’s new documentary Art and Pep reveals how far Chicago’s… Read More

November 16, 2022

‘January 6th’ review: A vital and undeniable exploration of the insurrection captured on camera [DOC NYC]

The date of January 6th has quickly taken on an immortal meaning, and its significance will only grow as the… Read More

November 12, 2022

‘The Fabelmans’ review: Steven Spielberg delivers his most personal film to date, with a star-making turn from Gabriel LaBelle | AFI FEST

Do you remember the first moment you fell in love with movies? The moment where everything else around you was… Read More

November 8, 2022

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ review: Ryan Coogler delivers a straightforward but emotionally powerful a story of loss, legacy, and healing in tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Ryan Coogler sets the tone of his sequel instantly in the opening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Within seconds, Letitia… Read More

November 8, 2022

‘Bruiser’ review: Jalyn Hall and Trevante Rhodes lead a superb cast that tackles violence and father figures | AFI FEST

Children look up to and are influenced by their parents, and that’s not always a good thing. Miles Warren’s searing… Read More

November 7, 2022

‘The Corridors of Power’ review: Dror Moreh’s disturbing look at foreign policy failures and its most vulnerable victims | AFI FEST

Documentarian Ken Burns felt compelled to make The U.S. and the Holocaust, a documentary about the United States’ problematic response… Read More

November 7, 2022

“Sr.” review: A heartfelt tribute that sometimes loses sight of its own subject | AFI FEST

Saying goodbye to a parent is a difficult but normal part of life. For most of us, saying goodbye is… Read More

November 5, 2022

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