‘A REAL PAIN’: Kieran Culkin Navigates Grief and Gags With Finesse
Jesse Eisenberg’s second directorial effort is a darkly funny, deeply personal comedy drama that explores grief, family bonds, and cultural identity.
‘SPEAK NO EVIL’: When Politeness Kills
James Watkins’ ‘Speak No Evil’ is a devastatingly effective psychological horror film that explores the fine line between civility and survival.
‘ALIEN: ROMULUS’: A Successful New Chapter in the Alien Saga
Fede Álvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ marks a bold new chapter in the iconic Alien saga, balancing nostalgia with innovation to reintroduce the franchise to a new generation.
‘VERMIGLIO’: A Poetic Meditation on Isolation and Belonging
Maura Delpero’s ‘Vermiglio’ is a contemplative and visually poetic film that immerses us in the rhythms of nature and the traditions of a remote Trentinian community
‘ODDITY’: A Gripping Tale Of Supernatural Revenge
Irish writer-director Damian McCarthy’s follow-up to his acclaimed 2020 debut ‘Caveat’ is an unnerving haunted-house psychological horror that leaves you questioning whether supernatural evil might be preferable to human malice.
‘A DIFFERENT MAN’: Sebastian Stan Takes The Lead In This Atmospheric Exploration Of Identity
Expanding on the themes of performance and difference previously explored in his debut feature, ‘Chained for Life,’ Aaron Schimberg's ‘A Different Man’ retains his dark humour and fondness for the macabre.