Jesse Eisenberg First impressions of A Real Pain Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg pull off a tricky challenge here, making something meaningful of their road movie about troubled cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland.
The People's Joker First impressions of The People's Joker Vera Drew's fantastical truth-telling will discomfort those who are terrified of trans individuals. What's more — it will challenge Batman fans.
My Old Ass First impressions of My Old Ass Megan Park's comedy about a young woman corresponding with her future self is unexpectedly engaging—one of 2024's most delightful surprises.
Saturday Night First impressions of Saturday Night Jason Reitman's controlled-chaos fantasy about the launch of SNL offers a good time with rowdy comedians at a turning point in TV history.
India Donaldson First impressions of Good One Must... not... make the film's title... my review of the film...
Between the Temples First impressions of Between the Temples Just as he did in Rushmore, Jason Schwartzman plays a young man with an irrational longing for one of his teachers, a woman much older than him. Great awkwardness ensues.
Sean Wang Nine reasons to see Didi Sean Wang's Sundance Award-winning coming-of-age film is a joy and one of the year's most promising directorial debuts. Here are some of the reasons I enjoyed it so much.
Lee Isaac Chung Lee Isaac Chung gets carried away with Twisters The personal touch of Minari director Lee Isaac Chung is evident in this surprising sequel to a 1996 summer blockbuster, which turns some blockbuster cliches sideways.
Greg Kwedar First impressions of Sing Sing The latest entry in the "Art Can Change Your Life" genre has particular strengths—it's a true story, it avoids narrative contrivance, and, most of the time, it shows admirable restraint.
George Miller Dazzled and disappointed by "the darkest of angels" After weeks of reflection, here's the state of my relationship with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Daddio Two nightmares in Manhattan Why I probably won't revisit Daddio, a movie about a Manhattan cab driver and his fare, or A Quiet Place: Day One, a movie about a Manhattan alien invasion and a cat.
Janet Planet Just Saw It: Janet Planet Annie Baker's directorial debut is a discomforting, intimate portrait of a struggling mother and a wide-eyed, intuitive daughter who draw difficult neighbors into their orbit.
Film Reviews First impressions of Thelma June Squibb is the summer's funniest and most endearing action hero — so far, anyway — in this delightful play on Mission: Impossible clichés. Spread the word: "Thelma" is a blast.
Kelly O'Sullivan First impressions of Ghostlight Kelly O'Sullivan's film about grief, reconciliation, and community theater deserves major acting awards. See it on a big screen with a crowd so you can cheer with them when the credits roll.
Hundreds of Beavers Still recovering from an evening with Hundreds of Beavers The most original movie I've seen in years is also the most outrageous comedy I've seen in years. It's an endurance test for your brain, body, and sense of humor. Brace yourselves. And dress warmly.
The Fall Guy First impressions of The Fall Guy If this is your idea of a satisfying summertime movie, well... knock yourself out. Me? Life's too short, and there are just so many better ways for me to spend my summer. (Bring on Furiosa!)
Luca Guadagnino First impressions of Challengers Luca Guadagnino's luridly entertaining film about a tennis-court love triangle takes us somewhere few movies go. Despite its tangled web (net?) of bad behavior, I'm delighted by its unexpected wisdom.
