2020s

THE SAVIORS: Paranoia, Perspective, and the Danger of Assumption
THE SAVIORS: Paranoia, Perspective, and the Danger of Assumption

With The Saviors, Hamedani has created something that is uniquely discomforting. It’s the kind of bold storytelling we need more of.

MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I - LAST AIR IN MOSCOW: Creating a Record of Resistance
MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I – LAST AIR IN MOSCOW: Creating a Record of Resistance

For so many reasons, My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow is essential viewing.

HUMAN SHIELD: Where Compassion Shows Up
HUMAN SHIELD: Where Compassion Shows Up

Human Shield is a film that deserves to be watched thoughtfully, sat with, and truly considered.

ERUPCJA: From Warsaw With Love

Erupcja captures the fleeting magic of vacationing in a foreign land and wanting it to somehow last forever… though, it wouldn’t be very magical anymore.

Overlook Film Festival Review: Obsessed with OBSESSION
Overlook Film Festival Review: Obsessed with OBSESSION

Obsession is a slyly well-structured and blackly comic monkey’s paw romp that draws you in and keeps you hooked from start to finish. 

PROJECT HAIL MARY: A Crowd-Pleasing, Visually Stunning Space Adventure

Project Hail Mary may not be a groundbreaking achievement, but it’s sure to give you some escapist entertainment for 2+ hours.

THE STRANGER: Existentialism Under the Sun
THE STRANGER: Existentialism Under the Sun

The Stranger is visually stunning, well-acted, and rich with the heady atmosphere one gleans from the pages, but still leaves you wanting more.

HOME DELIVERY: When a Home Birth Becomes a Family Affair
HOME DELIVERY: When a Home Birth Becomes a Family Affair

Home Delivery offers a warm, often funny, and occasionally uneven experience that wears its heart openly.

REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE: The Testament of Julian of Norwich
REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE: The Testament of Julian of Norwich

Caroline Golum’s sophomore feature boasts a highly stylized, homespun aesthetic that is guaranteed to charm you.

SXSW 2026: KILL ME, HE BLED NEON & NEVER AFTER DARK

These three SXSW titles shook up the status quo and took (mostly) unexpected turns to create something exciting.

SXSW 2026: DEAD DEER HIGH & EDIE ARNOLD IS A LOSER
SXSW 2026: EDIE ARNOLD IS A LOSER & DEAD DEER HIGH

Two of the films at SXSW this year were about the high school experience and the way art can transform and heal.

SXSW 2026: GRIND & DRAG
SXSW 2026: GRIND & DRAG

Inventive, edgy, and ultimately unforgettable, Grind & Drag are coming through with the big SXSW vibes.

PALESTINE ‘36: Endurance Versus Strength
PALESTINE ‘36: Endurance Versus Strength

Palestine ’36 is an important film despite its imperfections—mainly, its valiant attempts to do and say a little too much for one movie. 

"Queen of Chess" documentary review
QUEEN OF CHESS: A Chess Documentary In Search of a Purpose

Judit Polgár is one of the greatest chess players of all time. In 1991, she…

"The Perfect Neighbor" review
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR: Just Another Shameful, Exploitative True Crime Doc

Ajike Owens should still be alive. The mother of four was shot by her neighbor…