“Couture” Review
There’s something beating beneath the many layers of fashion in Couture, but it rarely rises above its Paris-set decadence. All the ingredients are there for exploring the cruelty of what
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“Power Ballad” Review
Ten years ago, director John Carney brought out the inspiration, heart, and heartbreak of music in Sing Street. His latest film follows those familiar sensations, but for a different time
“Pressure” (2026) Review
One of the most important lines in the historical drama of Pressure is that we must face facts, no matter how frightening they may be. One could add to that
“The Sheep Detectives” Review
There’s little doubt that this charming murder-mystery fused with animals will garner the comparison of “Babe meets [insert whodunit here].” The comparison of The Sheep Detectives to Babe, however, is
“Blue Heron” Review
We all have hazy memories of childhood that we’ll never be able to fully remember, let alone replicate. This is a vulnerability that writer/director Sophy Romvari takes with her semi-biographical
“Atropia” Review
The military-industrial complex is such a mess that trying to frame satire around it is a tall order. This is the conundrum that faces Atropia, posed as a satire of
“I Swear” Review
Considering the mockery Tourette’s syndrome has endured, its depiction in film can be tricky, even with the acceptance that has come about in the past few years. A recent controversy
“Mother Mary” (2026) Review
Mother Mary isn’t so much a film about artistic fame descending into dark madness as it is about trying to find a path forward in the aftermath of the erosion
“Michael” (2026) Review
The music of Michael Jackson has always felt like a constant force in pop music that hasn’t diminished since the 1980s. Amid all the controversies and scandals associated with Michael,
“The Travel Companion” Review
There’s an imposter syndrome lurking under the surface of The Travel Companion that makes it one of the most maddeningly authentic portrayals of art as an awkward and dependent struggle.