Review: Tale of lost donkey brings empathy and compassion

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

"EO," this year’s Polish Academy Award selection, beautifully succeeds at getting the audience to empathize with a donkey simply through his eyes.

Review: Powerful ensemble grounds story of survival

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023

Following attacks from the men in their colony, a group of women deliberate on whether to stay and fight or leave in Sarah Polley's "Women Talking."

Review: Winter 2022–23 movie and album releases

By Evan Miller, Giancarlo Messina, Jess Williams, Joshua Pantano, Lily Lipka, Matt Minton, Patrick Mazzella, and Tess Ferguson • January 24, 2023

Damien Chazelle, Guillermo del Toro and SZA are among the directors and artists who released new projects during the 2022-2023 winter season.

Review: Murder mystery peels back layers of genre

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022

The sequel to the smash hit "Knives Out" delivers, with Rian Johnson crafting a grand, hilarious mystery that does not fall into the same tropes.

Review: Steven Spielberg finds the beauty in his early memories

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022

“The Fabelmans” shines a light on Steven Spielberg's childhood, providing an honest look behind the curtain into where his love of movies began.

Review: ‘Black Panther’ sequel pays beautiful tribute

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022

The sequel to the hit Marvel film "Black Panther" works as both an entertaining comic book film and a beautiful tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

Review: Charlotte Wells’ debut film portrays grief

By Giancarlo Messina, Staff Writer • November 23, 2022

With just her first feature-length film, Charlotte Wells tells a beautiful and haunting story that portrays grief in an open and human way.

Review: Jennifer Lawrence leads tender drama about trauma

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • November 19, 2022

The A24-produced film "Causeway" beautifully explores trauma, led by terrific performances from Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry.

Review: Martin McDonagh returns with a brilliant dark comedy

By Rua Fay • November 19, 2022

Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin" is able to capture Ireland through long, sweeping shots of green fields to the way characters interact.

Review: German remake of war classic is brutal and bold

By Sarah Payne, Contributing Writer • November 8, 2022

The german remake of the 1930 film "All Quiet on the Western Front" brings to life the dark, traumatizing and life-changing nature of war.

Review: Todd Field captures the current moment

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022

After a 16-year hiatus from directing, Todd Field returns with his latest film. As a careful character study, “Tár" succeeds with flying colors.

Review: Ruben Östlund’s latest satire critiques capitalism

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 1, 2022

After winning the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, "Triangle of Sadness" releases in theaters to shock audiences.