SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: Speeding Into A Standard Sequel
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: Speeding Into A Standard Sequel

For setting low goals, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 mostly delivers what it promises for the fans and families. 

DUAL: The Trouble With Gillans
DUAL: The Trouble With Gillans

Writer-director Riley Stearns brings his drier-than-dust sense of humor to the science-fiction genre in Dual.

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria
WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR: Jane Schoenbrun’s Cinematic Dysphoria

Schoenbrun utilizes the hyper-specific language of the Internet—in particular, the dark world of creepypasta—to weave an engaging and frightening tale.

PHASES OF MATTER: A Haunting Piece Of Operating Theater
PHASES OF MATTER: A Haunting Piece Of Operating Theater

Deniz Tortum’s third feature documentary, Phases of Matter, follows the doctors and nurses of the hospital where the director was born.

THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts
THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts

Despite its excessive runtime and generally meeting expectations, The Bubble delivers an entertaining venture, and an easy breezy viewing experience.

CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival
CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival

Vital, raw and vulnerable, Nadine Crocker’s Continue is a bit of catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together
THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together

Graham Moore’s “The Outfit” relies heavily on a charming performance by Mark Rylance but can’t tie together its many loose threads.

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog
KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog

Even if you don’t remember Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004, you’re guaranteed to be moved by King Otto.

DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit
DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit

While the focus and ingenuity lessen as the underdog formula takes priority, the talented cast and their chemistry vitalize the absurdity.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

FIRE OF LOVE Trailer
SXSW 2022: FIRE OF LOVE: An Experience Like No Other

The early Sundance praise is real. Fire of Love oozes passion and love from start to finish.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm
MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm

My First Native American Boyfriend is a chance to provide Native audiences a form of catharsis, a chance to have their real-world experiences represented.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.