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: James Gray explores his early childhood

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022

The parallels between American life in the 1980s and James Gray's early childhood help to paint a profound portrait of life in "Armageddon Time."

Review: Neo-noir romance draws viewers in close

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 16, 2022

Park Chan-wook returns with "Decision to Leave," a masterfully crafted film that finds where the impassioned love story meets the detective crime thriller.

Review: 21 Savage and Drake album lost in controversy

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • November 16, 2022

21 Savage and Drake's collaboration on "Her Loss" features standout production from Lil Yachty but features questionable lyrics from Drake.

Review: Joji’s third studio album returns to his sad boy era

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • November 16, 2022

Despite some compelling tracks, nothing new, musically complex or particularly engaging is being done in Joji's third studio album, “SMITHEREENS."

Review: Singles of the Week 11/7

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 15, 2022

Singles for the week 11/7.

Review: Story of suppressed queer love disappoints

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor • November 15, 2022

"My Policeman" spans the course of 40 years, with flourishing cinematography keeping the viewer's attention despite an underdeveloped storyline.

Review: Feminist film is powerful and striking

By Rua Fay • November 10, 2022

The new film from Phyllis Nagy, "Call Jane," is inspired by the true story of a group of feminists who ran an underground abortion clinic.

Review: Lack of motivation leaves true story feeling empty

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022

Adapted from a 2013 novel that was based on a true story, "The Good Nurse" feels diluted, leaving viewers wondering why this story needed to be told.

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: Documentary powerfully captures a shifting nation

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • November 7, 2022

“Riotsville, USA” is a triumph of documentary filmmaking, perfectly capturing the tone of a nation constantly shifting and changing.