Film reviews
The 'Cats' Reviews Are in, and They're Absolutely Brutal
The Tom Hooper-directed "monstrosity" might be the worst-reviewed movie of the year.
'Rocketman' Nails the Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction
The Elton John biopic is sensationalist in some ways, but in others sheds light on the possible roots of problem drug use.
'Brexit: The Uncivil War' and 'Vice' Give Too Much Credit to Individuals
Both films deal in the making of political ploys, but fail to highlight how it takes more than one charismatic man to enforce an ideology.
Women Artists Deserve Music Documentaries That Focus on Their Work
Kevin Macdonald’s ‘Whitney’ tells an arresting story, but prioritizes a true crime narrative at the expense of celebrating Houston’s abilities.
A Glimpse Inside the All-Consuming World of Amateur Bodybuilding
"Destination Arnold" is an Australian doco that follows two Indigenous women who dream of competing in the Arnold Classic. But unlike most films about bodybuilding, it's not actually about bodybuilding.
We Got a Kid Born in the 90s to Review Classic 90s Films
Those born in the 90s largely missed out, not only on all the economic prosperity and the golden age of comfortable flannel shirts, but on the films that the laid-back era produced.
Watch This Short Film About Globalization, the American Dream, and a Pyramid That Makes Doorknobs
The subject of "Everything & Everything & Everything," director Alberto Roldán says, is "our endless quest for more."
'Jauja' Is a Mystical South American Western
The film's plot is as sparse as the landscape it portrays, with both containing a great deal of overwhelming beauty.
We Asked a Neurologist About That Scarlett Johansson Film Where She Can Control Everything with Her Mind
Turns out the Hollywood blockbuster got some things wrong. Gee willikers!
The Telluride Film Festival Is Surprisingly Down to Earth
It isn't Cannes, Tribeca, or Sundance—but the Telluride Film Festival offers thoughtful films with that middle-of-nowhere charm.
VICE Movie Club - Onibaba
Jealousy, adultery, and demonic forces come together in Kaneto Shindo's 1964 film Onibaba. We reviewed it for the latest installment of the VICE Movie Club.
Why Movie Reviewers Are Missing the Point of ‘Child of God,’ and Probably Life Itself
James Franco's adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 1973 novel about a necrophiliac serial killer hit theaters last Friday. On the whole, reviews weren't good. Child of God may well be my favorite book, and the adaptation is exactly what I was hoping...