Kiyoshi Kurosawa First impressions of The Samurai and the Prisoner At the end of 2026, you’ll find Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 16th century murder mystery ranking highly on my favorites list — and probably high on many other critics’ lists as well.
The Odyssey First impressions of The Odyssey — Part One: an odyssey of my own Here's Part One of my reflection on Christopher Nolan's sensational new film and the conversations and conflicts surrounding its release.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day In which Mosely and I discuss what I’ve been watching — featuring first impressions of Spider-Man: Brand New Day I have a lot of movie reviews to catch up on here at the site. So I’ve decided to ask for help from the laziest member of my household — FBI Special Agent Alonzo Mosely.
Milagros Mumenthaler First impressions of The Currents The Currents, the new film from writer and director Milagros Mumenthaler, is immediately one of my favorite films of 2026.
Curry Barker Obsession (2026) In which I express some reservations about the blockbuster horror movie of 2026.
Toy Story 5 Toy Story 5 (2026) Can Pixar's fifth Toy Story feature sustain the unmatched excellence of the franchise so far? Does it have anything meaningful to say about children and digital devices?
In America (2004): a Fourth of July film recommendation In a difficult season, as the world rapidly adjusts to an America in steep decline, it’s tricky to recommend a film for Fourth of July attention.
Film Review First impressions of The Running Man (2025) Sci-fi like this always has the potential to provoke meaningful reflection about where we are now and where we are headed. Does The Running Man achieve that?
Rose of Nevada First impressions of Rose of Nevada (2026) Director Mark Jenkin’s style is so distinct that moviegoers might look at something — the texture of rusting metal, for example — and say "Jenkin would do a close-up on this.”
Disclosure Day Disclosure Day (2026) I've been wrestling with my mixed feelings about the new Spielberg film since I first saw it a few weeks ago. It's inspired a 4,000-word review!
Journal Entry SDG picks the best MCU movie My favorite film critic, Steven D. Greydanus, has announced his pick — and I’m quite happy with it. A
Kane Parsons First impressions of Backrooms Add this to the list of A24 films that are high on concept but low on substance.
The Sheep Detectives First impressions of The Sheep Detectives The Sheep Detectives, like Paddington — and like Babe, that masterpiece by which all talking-animal movies are measured — delights me, makes me laugh, and meaningfully moves me to the edge of tears.
Blue Heron First impressions of Blue Heron Busy week! So Overstreet's first impressions of Blue Heron are served up as a video instead of text.
Alfonso Cuarón Children of Men (2006) This review was originally published on Christmas Day 2006 at Christianity Today. It is reprinted here with permission.
The Christophers First impressions of The Christophers With The Christophers, Steven Soderbergh delivers one of his finest films, Ed Solomon achieves a personal best, and Ian McKellen is more magnificent than ever. But that's not all!
Ryan Gosling First Impressions of Project Hail Mary In which Overstreet finally gets around to sharing his take on the year's biggest sci-fi hit so far.
Film Review First impressions of Hamlet (2026) Thoughts on the latest feature film version of Shakespeare's masterpiece — the significance of all it erases, the intrigue of its timely revisions.
The Drama First Impressions of The Drama These are first impressions of the disruptive new romantic comedy from the director of Dream Scenario.
Looking Closer's Annual Favorite Films Lists Overstreet’s Favorite Films of 2025: Honorable Mentions Here is the opening post in my series of posts on my favorite films of 2025. This post will include films I've listed as Honorable Mentions, along with video commentaries, some written notes, movie posters, and trailers for the films.
Film Review Kate Hudson earns that nomination: first impressions of Song Sung Blue This is a story that deserved a decent movie, and it got one. It might’ve become by-the-numbers melodrama, but cut through my cynicism and made me believe.
Tricia Cooke Wish I hadn’t: first (and last) impressions of Honey Don’t! I wish I’d trusted the reviews I got from friends and favorite critics who saw Honey Don’t! in the theater. Or maybe I just should’ve trusted the title’s imperative.
Pierre Creton 7 Walks with Mark Brown: a brilliant way to start a new year of movies [Streaming on Hoopla.] Today, I listened to a podcast in which Father James Martin talks about how to begin 2026 with a “spiritual reset.” Then, I went home and watched 7 Walks with Mark Brown. And I experienced a spiritual reset.
Ryan Coogler First (and second) impressions of Sinners Sinners is a film of two halves: daytime and nighttime. The first half is colorful, epic, and full of surprises; the second is shadowy, violent . . . and disappointing.
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain First impressions of Little Amélie or the Character of Rain In a year that hasn't been particularly exciting for animation, Little Amélie is a memorable standout.
