Arts
Mr. Nobody Against Putin: The Bittersweet Bravery of Dissent
Mr. Nobody Against Putin defies the stereotype that all Russians are cold, ruthless killers, showing that most Russian citizens are similar to American citizens … read more
Didn’t Die: Those Tormented Groans Are Coming From The Audience
I give director Meera Menon some credit for providing a unique perspective on the end of the world, but Didn’t Die would’ve had to tear me limb from limb to get my attention. … read more
A Journalist’s Nightmare: Opus Is a Punchy but Predictable Cult...
It’s Midsommar (murderous cult in the countryside) meets Ingrid Goes West (the dark side of celebrity worship) meets Get Out (I wanted to scream “Get out!” the whole time). … read more
The Sexy, Surreal Spanish Soap Opera of Rains Over Babel
So throw back your “elixir of life” and let the music take you as you’re dragged down into the blacklight purgatory of Rains Over Babel. … read more
All That’s Left of You: A Palestinian Family’s Generational Struggle...
All That’s Left of You is a modern masterpiece, a film that everyone should watch, especially since the Palestinian perspective has been overlooked for so long. … read more
Max Walker Silverman Paints a Portrait of Loss and Hope...
While Rebuilding was chosen as an official festival selection long before the California wildfires turned the Pacific Palisades and Altadena to cinders, the connection is hard to shake. … read more
Film Review: You’re Cordially Invited
You’re Cordially Invited is a straight-to-streaming film that’s pleasant enough to be worth watching once, but it’s at best an utterly disposable comedy. … read more
Plainclothes: Queer Cognitive Dissonance Captured on Camcorder
Plainclothes is a challenge to all institutions that keep queer people closeted and hidden away from the world, be that church or government. … read more
Sophie Brooks Explores The Ties That Bind In Oh, Hi!
Oh, Hi! is a smart and unpredictable collision between 500 Days of Summer and Misery that is a surprisingly honest yet deeply insane breath of fresh air. … read more
The Things You Kill: A Mind-Bending Investigation of Generational Trauma
The Things You Kill is a revenge film, family drama, psychological horror and existential commentary all rolled into one. Somehow, director Alireza Khatami pulls it off. … read more
The Thing With Feathers: Benedict Cumberbatch Anchors a Muddled Fable...
Even with its rough edges and blatant symbolism, The Thing with Feathers is deeply earnest. You’d have to be heartless not to feel it, and that’s because the themes are very universal. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Midnight Short Film Program
Sundance 2025 Midnight Shorts has the perfect fix for those looking for a creepy good time in a bite-size treat. … read more
