Film Review

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

Most people missed the long-awaited adaptation of "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret." in the theater. That's a shame, as it's one of 2023's most enjoyable films so far.

Film Review

They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

The new Netflix sci-fi comedy features John Boyega and Jamie Foxx in their best performances in years.

Film Review

Rye Lane (2023)

This rom-com from newcomer Raine Allen Miller just might be the meet-cutest film of the year.

They Cloned Tyrone

First impressions of They Cloned Tyrone

The new Netflix sci-fi comedy features John Boyega and Jamie Foxx in their best performances in years.

New Music

The Detectorist: Monday, July 17 — Allison Russell returns!

Film Review

Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning (2023)

Here's a preview of Overstreet's thoughts on the latest Mission: Impossible movie.

Christopher McQuarrie

First impressions of Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One

Some off-the-cuff thoughts that ran through my mind as I emerged—dizzy and exhausted and smiling—from the latest McQuarrie/Cruise "spectacular-spectacular."

New Music

The Detectorist: Wednesday, July 12 — recovery day 19, new music, and going back to Asteroid City

New Music

The Detectorist: Friday, June 30 — investigating new music (as recovery continues)

Featuring Jon Batiste, Lucinda Williams, Wye Oak, Neko Case, and Meshell Ndegeocello!

Newsletter

Q&O: "My family won't tolerate subtitles. What do I do?"

In this edition of Question and Overstreet, a Give Me Some Light reader asks about how he might inspire his family to watch films and shows with subtitles on.

Steven Spielberg

Indiana Jones and the Fall of My Favorite Hero

Film Review

The Balcony Movie (2022)

Pawel Łoziński offers us the privilege of meeting his neighbors in a documentary full of chance encounters and surprises.

Give Me Some Light

Recovery Report — Day Three: Surprise Package!

Newsletter

My notes on Star Wars: Visions — Season 2

Give Me Some Light

Recovery Report 2: If you're not lucky enough to live in a bookstore, discover the joy of one who does.

Give Me Some Light

Recovery Report: My first surgery and Asteroid City!

I'm on drugs! Writing about Wes Anderson!

Film Review

How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)

Daniel Goldhaber's film about desperate measures for desperate times is one of the year's most critically acclaimed films, and it's now available for rental on AppleTV+ and other streaming platforms.

Sing-Fung Ka

Lost Love: or, How I Took a Risk on a Film About a Couple Taking Risks

Justin K. Thompson

First impressions (spoiler free) of the Spider-Verse sequel

Animation

An unforgettable evening for fans of Watership Down

Kelly Reichardt

First impressions of the film Showing Up

Kelly Reichardt's latest plays on a wavelength that will make true artists — artists for whom art-making is life, and who find the world a hostile environment — "feel seen."

New Music

New music to warm your late spring and heat up (or cool down) your summer

Film Review

Second star to the right and straight on 'til... mourning?

First impressions of the straight-to-Disney-Plus "Peter Pan and Wendy"

Film Review

Return to Seoul (2023)

If we don't know the context we came from, or the biology from which we were born, we might face particular challenges in figuring out who we are. That's the idea that drives Freddie on an erratic journey of self-discovery and reinvention in this riveting film.

Film Review

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2023)

This Oscar-nominated documentary exposes corporate cruelty from a voice of experience and a heart of compassion.