Los Javis latest film starts off intriguing, but may require some patience at first when seeing three interwoven stories play out in three different time periods of Spain. However, this queer epic only gets better when witnessing the deep connection between the stories get further developed. This makes its themes of generational sacrifices, oppressive societal norms, and value of story circulation that much more impactful. A truly ambitious and sprawling breakout not only fro

Cristian Mungiu's latest film may feature an exaggerated portrayal of Norway's authoritative control of immigrants with abnormal views. However, that doesn't stop it from being such an emotionally captivating experience for its entire 2hr 30min runtime, reminiscent to Vinterberg's The Hunt (2012). A film that hauntingly showcases the immoral authority that a host nation can summon to unnecessarily make the lives of their immigrants a living hell. Sebastian Stan and Renate Rei

Louis Clichy's latest film strongly showcases his talent as a former Pixar animator with this dazzling and intense debut. Featuring such a vibrant and simplistic use of low-frame-rate hand-drawn animation, which is always refreshing in this current state of films. Especially during select sequences when the lead boy's frustration with his neck brace is represented with him causing havoc when drastically changing the direction of gravity. Even with this smaller-scaled coming-o

James Gray’s latest film certainly feels like it fits during the era of classic 1970’s studio-funded crime dramas, although not to the same standard as those. Featuring some of the best work from a street smart Adam Driver and book smart Miles Teller, as brothers where a misunderstanding leads to rising tensions between them and Russian gangsters. Even with a side storyline with Scarlett Johansson as Teller’s wife that ties with the film’s themes of the dangers from the publi

Jordan Firstman's latest film may be labeled as the gay version of an Eugenio Derbez film, Instructions Not Included. Yet, the perfect balance of lighthearted and dark humor with its relentless pace and exquisite visuals, these aspects make Club Kid vastly superior with how remarkably well Firstman helms this film. Not to mention, the charisma and naturalness that he brings as the troubled lead character who gets a wake-up call to fix his life when an unexpected visitor arriv

Pawel Pawlikowski's latest film serves as the ultimate German identity crisis drama, offering a short but deep look into regaining your native soul when our two leads return to their home country and witness the repercussions from the Third Reich's actions/demise. The haunting last scene is a perfect encapsulation of this, and the meticulous direction mixed with the always dynamic black-and-white framing from Łukasz Żal only makes scene like these far more cinematic. Its slow

Leah Nelson’s latest film is a poignant but dazzling drama that doesn’t hold back from capturing the gut-punch from slowly losing loved ones from Alzheimer’s disease. Being a 2D adult animated film, it’s a prime example of using the medium to its most grimy/creative potential to best capture the subject matter for viewer impact. This really separates it from other films dealing with the same issues as viewers suddenly are sucked into the chaotic psychological mindset that the

Joachim Trier’s latest film may provide strong familiarity to his last film given the familiar faces/aesthetic. However, its powerful...

Michael Angelo Covino’s latest film takes the “friendship damaged by infidelity” concept from his last film and builds a more ambitious...

Lynne Ramsay's latest film serves as a masterful showcase for Jennifer Lawrence's extreme acting who doesn't hold anything back when portraying a mother dealing with postpartum depression. Even with Robert Pattinson providing more of the charm as her husband, seeing Lawrence's escalation to insanity makes it a provocative journey to witness along with reaching a moment where its harder to sense a clarified point in time within the film. However, despite a fascinating set up i

Richard Linklater's latest film brings back the comfort from contained dialogue driven-dramas reminiscent to Woody Allen films as viewers follow the various interactions lyricist Lorenz Hart has with the guests/workers of a bar after the opening night showing of the musical Oklahoma!. Thus, it serves as a transformative acting showcase for Ethan Hawke as Hart along with Andrew Scott as the musical's composer, Richard Rodgers, as they play against type. Even with the charm tha

Sean Baker’s latest film blends the best of his comedic and dramatic storytelling skills as we follow a sex worker’s lucky shot at...

Ali Abbasi’s latest film is his most fast-paced, grounded, and accessible film yet that shows Trump’s corrupt transformation through his...

Coralie Fargeat's latest film has become the film to beat for providing one of the most creative, spellbinding, and gnarly experiences...

Jacques Audiard’s latest film is the defining Spanish musical whose creative, rapturous, and meaningful presentation truly confirms the...

Francis Ford Coppola’s latest film is the absolute rare of enormously scaled arthouse epics where nothing about its experimental...

Wes Anderson’s latest film in a way feels like a commentary on criticisms made towards his work as he creates a meta-story structure...

Martin Scorsese’s latest film is certainly grand in scale but diminished, raw, and grounded at its core. Less of a detective drama like...

Jonathan Glazer's latest film is one of the most unique, bold, and original movies focused on the Holocaust ever made. By refusing to...

Lukas Dhont's latest film is a raw and genuine portrayal of how social pressure can damage an individual and his loved ones. Featuring...