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The Four Seasons may not trend on social media or spark a hundred thinkpieces overnight, but its quiet brilliance lies in its refusal to chase
May 1, 2025
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The Four Seasons may not trend on social media or spark a hundred thinkpieces overnight, but its quiet brilliance lies in its refusal to chase
To be fair, younger viewers; particularly those new to the genre; may find something to enjoy in its slick pacing and mild scares. But for
Since its release in 1986, Trick or Treat has quietly; if not thunderously, held its ground in the cultural margins, where horror meets heavy metal
In an age when food media often prizes spectacle over substance, Chef’s Table: Legends is a rare and nourishing feast. It reminds us that behind
In a year already brimming with horror films vying for attention, Sinners stands apart; not just as an exceptional work of its genre, but as
By the time Havoc limps to its joyless, bullet-infused conclusion, it becomes clear that something curious; if not outright tragic; has happened to Gareth Evans.
In an age of endless cinematic universes and fatigue-inducing franchises, Bullet Train Explosion is a surprising anomaly: a film that believes not only in tension
A24’s 4K release of Babygirl supports the film with style: the transfer is rich in color and texture, bringing out both the sterile minimalism of
Telling the story of Hungarian-Jewish architect László Tóth in the wake of the Holocaust, The Brutalist reflects on the postwar experience not through spectacle, but
Few films in recent memory capture the volatility of love, money, and identity with the unflinching tenderness of Anora, Sean Baker’s incandescent latest. Already hailed
Whether you are a longtime admirer of genre cinema or a curious newcomer drawn by whispers of the grotesque, Deranged in 4K, in this revelatory
Companion may be about the things we carry, our fears, our delusions, our ridiculous self-conceptions, but this disc? This one’s worth holding onto.
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer is a must-watch for those who are drawn to the murky waters of true crime documentaries, a poignant
Wendy Sachs’s new documentary, October 8 (Hate), is essential because it captures what so many of us have been trying to say, trying to scream,
Ultimately, what we have here is not just a remaster; it’s a testament to the enduring power of Tommy Boy. This is a film that
By the time Saint Omer reaches its haunting final moments, Alice Diop’s debut narrative feature has already plunged us into the deepest, most uncomfortable corners
Where this 4K release of Wolf Man truly excels is in its Dolby Atmos audio track; an exceptional achievement that stands in stark contrast to
The Studio is easily one of the most masterful satires to emerge in decades
Whether it’s the high school gridiron, the hallowed grounds of a baseball diamond, or the hardwood floors where three-point shots are made, sports have always
Shoresy continues to push the envelope of both comedic irreverence and heartfelt sentiment, hitting the sweet spot of humor and warmth.
THE FILM In You’re Next, the B-movie bloodbath from director Adam Wingard, the indie horror scene gets a gleeful nod, with a cast and
THE FILM In the unsettling twilight between romance and dread, Nosferatu, Robert Eggers’ 2024 reimagining of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent masterpiece, transforms the iconic
THE FILM There are seven golden words that anyone involved in the world of entertainment eagerly awaits: “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night.”
THE FILM Is We Live in Time the romance for the ages, or a more intricate emotional puzzle from A24? Directed by John Crowley (The
The Monkey, Osgood Perkins’s latest foray into the realm of horror, emerges as a curious amalgam of the director’s signature familial dysfunction and Stephen King’s
THE FILM There are few things more reliably entertaining than an outlandish ’90s horror film that knows exactly what it is, and wears that knowledge
Not only has Netflix become synonymous with an ever-expanding archive of original series and films, but it has also solidified its place as the undisputed
THE FILM Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, the long-awaited cinematic adaptation of the smash Broadway hit, arrives as a spectacle so bloated, so mired in
THE FILM When Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown was released in 1997, following the seismic success of Pulp Fiction, it didn’t immediately become the pop-culture
THE FILM In Heretic, Hugh Grant delivers a masterclass in subtle menace. It’s a film that finds dark humor in the tension between civility
