Reviews

Film Review: ‘Send Help’

Sam Raimi returns to his horror-comedy roots with "Send Help," reuniting with Rachel McAdams after their collaboration on "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" for a fantastically gory, darkly funny, a... Read More...

Film Review: ‘Pillion’

Harry Lighton's feature directorial debut represents a remarkable tonal achievement, adapting Clive Sinclair's controversial 1981 novella "Box Hill" into something unexpectedly warm-hearted while maintaining t... Read More...

Film Review: ‘Primate’

Johannes Roberts returns to creature feature territory with "Primate," on the heels of 2021's "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City." Roberts delivers tasty B-movie mechanics within the bounds of this psycho... Read More...

Film Review: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ | Why Rose Byrne is One to Watch

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

Film Review: Anaconda Easily Slithers To Box Office Profit With Mid-Budget Studio Strategy

Competing with Avatar and Marty Supreme over the Christmas box office, Anaconda finds itself squeezing out a nice hunk of the marketplace. This meta-comedy of an unauthorized Anaconda-sequel from two Buffalo, ... Read More...

Film Review: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ | Franchise Searches for New Fire

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

Film Review: ‘The Housemaid’ Rides Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power

Headlined by Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, “The Housemaid” is a sleek, crowd-oriented thriller that builds patiently before delivering a satisfying second-half turn. While reliant on familiar tropes, it succeeds as polished, escapist entertainment designed to play best with an audience.

Film Review: ‘Jay Kelly’ | The Most Gorgeous Baumbach Film

Deputy Awards Editor Matthew Koss reviews "Jay Kelly" in the latest episode of 'The Wandering Screen'.

Film Review: Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ and the Quiet Terror of Being Disposable

Anchored by a layered, quietly devastating turn from Lee Byung Hun, “No Other Choice” transforms labor anxiety into dark comedy. Park Chan-wook finally aligns his comic intent with reception, delivering a film that feels uncomfortably close to modern life.

Film Review: ‘Zootopia 2’ Delivers Oscar-Worthy Sequel That Justifies Nine-Year Wait

Disney Animation returns to Zootopia nearly a decade after the Oscar-winning original captured both Best Animated Feature and audiences' hearts worldwide, and the results justify every moment of anticipation. ... Read More...