‘Presence’ Review
A ghost story told from the perspective of the ghost, Steven Soderbergh’s latest experiment in film is a fully realized exercise in agency and empathy.
‘September 5’ Review
Tim Fehlbaum’s latest film is an exacting portrait of ethics and objectivity in live journalism, with a cast and attention to detail that elevates its workmanlike approach.
‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review
Christian Gudegast’s sophomore directorial effort is a confident tonal shift of a sequel to one of 2018’s most surprisingly refined action films.
‘Harbin’ Review
Woo Min-ho’s latest historical political thriller is an uninteresting depiction of resistance in Japanese-occupied Korea.
‘Conclave’ Review
Edward Berger's papal thriller turns an otherwise sterile screenplay into a lavish and focused commentary on the current political landscape.
‘The Front Room’ Review
Max and Sam Eggers' feature directorial debut pits an expectant mother against her mother-in-law while trying to balance unsettling actions with non-stop comedy.
‘Rebel Ridge’ Review
Jeremy Saulnier's latest film confronts corruption and injustice through the determination of its formidable protagonist.
‘Alien: Romulus’ Review
Fede Alvarez takes a swing at iterating on the Alien franchise with a playful amusement park of thrilling set pieces and terrifying imagery.
‘Trap’ Review
M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller leans heavy on the twists to create an entertaining cat-and-mouse manhunt to catch a crafty serial killer.
‘Cuckoo’ Review
Tilman Singer's sophomore feature is a delirious trip that muddles its thematic intent in exchange for pure genre thrills.
‘Life after Fighting’ Review
Bren Foster's directorial debut is a vicious vanity project that features unforgettable martial arts mayhem in a dark, depraved world.
‘Monkey Man’ Review
Dev Patel’s feature directorial debut, ‘Monkey Man,’ is a fascinating riff on popular action films through a distinctly Indian lens.