Jacques Audiard‘s Emilia Pérez is a daring and distinct blend of musical, crime, and comedy, delving into themes of identity, redemption, and societal transformation within a vibrant musical framework. The film, based on Audiard’s opera libretto, which itself draws loosely ...
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Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis dives into a reimagined 21st-century New York City, now transformed into “New Rome,” where lofty dreams clash with political ambition. Led by Adam Driver as visionary architect Cesar Catilina and Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero, ...
Megan Park’s My Old Ass is a refreshing, if somewhat melancholic, exploration of youth, identity, and the slippery nature of time. The film offers a unique blend of science fiction, comedy, and drama, following Elliott, a quirky and sometimes impulsive ...
In Heretic, co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods craft a psychological horror that delves deep into religious devotion, manipulation, and the disturbing allure of control. Anchored by a chilling performance from Hugh Grant and strong, dynamic portrayals by ...
Gladiator 2 takes us back to Rome, where battles are fiercer, emotions run deeper, and power struggles hit even harder. Following the vengeful journey of Lucius, Ridley Scott’s sequel captures all the grandeur and grit of the original Gladiator with ...
Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, ambitiously attempts to blend Christmas magic with an action-adventure framework. With a high-profile cast featuring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons, the film promises plenty of ...
Rusty Cundieff’s Meet Me Next Christmas promises the familiar allure of a holiday romantic comedy: festive New York City backdrops, a romantic quest, and, of course, the ultimate Christmas miracle. However, despite the charm of Christina Milian in the lead ...
The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, is a daring and grotesque exploration of identity, self-worth, and the double-edged sword of fame. This satirical body horror film carves a raw and terrifying narrative about Hollywood’s relentless obsession with youth, as seen ...
In Piece by Piece, Morgan Neville crafts an animated biographical documentary that is both inventive and poignant, paying tribute to Pharrell Williams in a way that is as vibrant and boundless as the artist himself. Through the delightful medium of ...
With its ambitious mix of science fiction and slasher horror, Time Cut aims to deliver a thrilling, time-bending twist on the traditional slasher genre. Directed by Hannah MacPherson and co-written by MacPherson and Michael Kennedy, this film stars Madison Bailey ...
Caroline Lindy’s Your Monster is a refreshingly unique anti-romantic comedy-horror that stands out by blending human vulnerability with a quirky supernatural twist. Building upon her 2019 short film of the same name, Lindy crafts a story that doesn’t shy away ...
In Carved, director Justin Harding attempts to deliver a horror-comedy experience that blends Halloween spookiness with a historical twist. The film centers on a group of survivors trapped in a vintage reenactment village where, on Halloween night, a sentient, vengeful ...
