Movie Reviews

A compact, probing film by Hong Sangsoo that uses interviews and rehearsal to examine creativity and authenticity in performance

A fresh look at Robert Wise’s The Andromeda Strain and why its clinical approach to a deadly extraterrestrial pathogen still matters

Roger Ebert’s one-star verdict on Leonard Nimoy’s 1988 film The Good Mother exposed a movie that aimed for social provocation but stumbled in execution, especially around a controversial plot point involving Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson.

A spirited rewatch of Men with Brooms (2002) that connects Paul Gross’s small-town curling comedy to the intense ethics and spectacle of the 2026 Winter Olympics

A grieving mother travels alternate realities in Redux Redux to kill her daughter’s murderer and ultimately learns that connection can break cycles of vengeance

A haunting indigenous western that follows two fugitive siblings, a conflicted older ally and a distant mother as they navigate exploitation, mining and survival in central Australia

Jason Statham’s lighthearted spy caper Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre underperformed in theaters but is gaining traction on Prime Video, showcasing a playful side of Statham and strong support from an international cast

An entertaining lead and a sly premise drive John Patton Ford’s film, but the movie rarely follows through on promises of dark comedy or biting social commentary

Yuen Woo-ping stages a return to hands-on martial arts cinema with Blades of the Guardians, blending on-location shooting, old-school wirework and an ensemble led by Jet Li and Wu Jing

A quiet coming-of-age drama, Mouse follows Minnie as she rebuilds identity and relationships after losing her closest friend; directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson and premiered at Berlinale

A measured comeback for Lance Hammer, Queen at Sea stages a difficult conversation about consent, autonomy, and care through commanding performances by Tom Courtenay and Juliette Binoche

Ethan Hawke disappears into the role of Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s intimate, melancholic Blue Moon, a film that blends historical fact and fiction around the opening night of Oklahoma! and is now streaming on Netflix

A sober documentary revisits the 1985 killing of Palestinian activist Alex Odeh, tracing known suspects, archival records and contemporary inquiries while emphasizing grief over grand revelations.

a compassionate, occasionally unruly film that examines class, caregiving and the gig economy through the lives of a working-class Singaporean family

the latest SpongeBob adventure brings familiar voices, new guest stars and a seafaring quest to Paramount+ on February 17 for viewers in the U.S. and Canada

Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC converts rediscovered 1970s footage into an immersive concert film, blending restoration work by Peter Jackson’s team, rare Super 8 material and a newly assembled first‑person narrative by Elvis himself.

A concise look at how Alain Gomis’ Dao navigates diaspora, family bonds and identity with striking imagery and emotional depth.

a brisk, provocative satire from karim aïnouz that assembles a bold cast to assault wealth and patriarchy, but its maximalist choices sometimes undercut the film’s bite.

A timely reexamination of the 1986 sequel that blends sincere character work and elevated production values with the franchise’s signature mayhem.

an inside look at how a cult TV comedy was reshaped into a kinetic film through test screenings, legal strategy, and creative pivots

Emerald Fennell’s adaptation trims the novel, recasts key figures, and reshapes character dynamics, producing a visually rich but polarizing take on Emily Brontë’s classic.

a peculiar body-swap satire, by design turns a woman-to-chair premise into a study of desire and commodity culture, premiered at sundance 2026 and opening in theaters on February 13.

Jason Momoa delivers a stripped-down, satisfying action turn in Braven — a compact siege thriller that proves small-scale films can be as thrilling as blockbusters.

Gore Verbinski’s latest is a visually driven, darkly funny sci-fi that pairs Sam Rockwell’s manic energy with striking cinematography to probe our relationship with screens and surveillance.