Movie Review

'The Pod Generation' has fascinating social commentary, but it doesn't translate into a very compelling narrative or emotionally intriguing characters.

Daina Reid's 'Run Rabbit Run' offers fine performances and an eerie atmosphere, but its storytelling comes up a bit empty-handed as both a drama and a horror film.

'M3GAN' blends horror, comedy, and drama into a highly-rewatchable rollercoaster ride that further proves Akela Cooper and James Wan to be a formidable pair.

'Antlers' director Scott Cooper returns with 'The Pale Blue Eye,' which includes an eerie gothic horror atmosphere, but it ultimately falls flat.

'Babylon' is a wildly entertaining look at Hollywood debauchery from filmmaker Damien Chazelle, featuring huge performances from Margot Robbie and Diego Calva.

James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' further expands its scale into an epic piece of blockbuster filmmaking that improves on the original.

'Black Swan' filmmaker Darren Aronofsky returns with another emotional journey with 'The Whale,' which plays it a little too heavy-handed for its own good.

Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking' is a mesmerizing piece of social commentary that digs under the skin thanks to powerful performances by Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, and Ben Whishaw.

Florian Zeller's 'The Son' falls short of 'The Father,' but performances from Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, and Vanessa Kirby excel.

Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' knows exactly what whodunnit fans are looking for and delivers it along with a big ensemble cast.

Elegance Bratton's 'The Inspection' highlights performances from Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, and Raúl Castillo, but it pushes harmful propaganda around masculinity.

Maria Schrader's 'She Said' offers a conventional portrait of the #MeToo movement, but with powerful performances from Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan.

Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All' features phenomenal lead performances from Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet, although this cannibalistic coming-of-age road trip romance runs a bit cold.

'The Menu' serves up a satire on the fine dining industry and its guests with punchy comedy and undeniable tension.

'Close' is Lukas Dhont's sophomore feature film depicts the unraveling of an intense friendship, which becomes overshadowed by a manipulative twist.

Steven Spielberg creates a warm and tender semi-autobiographical drama with 'The Fabelmans' that highlights the cast ensemble's brilliant ability to bring the story to life.

'EO' is Jerzy Skolimowski's first feature film in 7 years, and his return was well-worth the wait in this excellent piece of storytelling that chronicles a donkey's journey for freedom.

'Saint Omer' is a legal drama that brazenly holds a mirror up to its audience, elevated by Kayije Kagame and Guslagie Malanga's stellar performances.

Alejandro Iñárritu’s 'Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths' is a trying cinematic journey, but it rewards those who take the trip.

'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' is a stop-motion animated marvel that engages as much on the visual level as it does an emotional one.