‘Last Breath’ Review
Alex Parkinson’s narrative adaptation of the 2019 documentary of the same name is an underwhelming and shallow retelling of an incredible tale of survival.
Slamdance 2025: ‘Lockjaw’ Review
Sabrina Greco’s feature directorial debut is an intoxicating and entertaining study of social behaviours in awkward situations.
Slamdance 2025: ‘Out of Plain Sight’ Review
Daniel Straub and Rosanna Xia’s investigative documentary paints a severe portrait of fragile ecosystems unnecessarily pushed into harm’s way by negligence.
‘The Gorge’ Review
Scott Derrickson’s latest film relies on the chemistry of its leads and a focus on action to deliver thrilling popcorn entertainment.
‘Dark Nuns’ Review
Kwon Hyeok-jae’s continuation of The Priests franchise is a bleak but unremarkable exorcism film bolstered by its lead performances.
‘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.
‘Nosferatu’ Review
Robert Eggers’s latest film takes a familiar narrative and imbues it with terrifying imagery and unparalleled immersion.
‘The End’ Review
Joshua Oppenheimer’s debut narrative feature is a baffling mix of genres that still manages to reflect the evils of humankind.
‘Gladiator II’ review
Ridley Scott returns to one of his most prolific films with a sword-and-sandals epic that is both satisfying and disappointing.