movie reviews

'Sasquatch Sunset' is a Valiant (But Failed) Attempt at a 90-Minute Sight Gag

Did you know there is not a single line of dialogue or non-sasquatch character in 'Sasquatch Sunset'? Reader, I did not.

Apr 28 •

‘Challengers’ is the Sensual Tennis-Based Love Triangle Movie You Never Knew You Needed

Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor make beautiful tennis together in what might be Luca Guadagnino’s funnest movie.

Apr 26 •

'Civil War' is Alex Garland's Love Letter to Loud Noises

The glee is gone.

Apr 15 •

Conor McGregor Ruins A Perfectly Cromulent Jake Gyllenhaal Vehicle

Jake Gyllenhaal almost makes a 'Road House' remake seem like a good idea -- and then Conor McGregor shows up.

Mar 24 •

'American Fiction' is Finally Streaming (And It's Great)

Cord Jefferson's sharp satire about the performance of blackness seems to have the perfect role for all its actors.

Mar 19 •

Adam Sandler and a Giant Spider Make Beautiful Music in 'Spaceman'

Netflix adds an odd and glorious twist to the Sad Astronaut Movie canon.

Mar 6 •

'Dune Part Two' is Another Incredible Spectacle

Denis Villeneuve cements his place as the best setpiece designer of his generation, but raises more questions about his grasp of story.

Mar 1 •

'Madame Web' Is The Corporate Version Of 'The Room'

It may not be a good movie in the traditional sense, but it's as desperate and accidentally-revealing as Tommy Wiseau's cult classic.

Feb 27 •

'Drive-Away Dolls' is the Goofiest, Horniest Coen Brother Movie Yet

Ethan (but not Joel) Coen directs a wacky road trip sex comedy co-written by his lesbian wife.

Feb 23 •

The Toddler Dad Movie Revue: 'Paddington'

Which movies can I watch with my wiener kids that won't make me suicidal? An ongoing investigation.

Feb 20 •

I Wrote About One of My Favorite Bad Movies for GQ

I keep trying to convince people to watch the 'Point Break' remake, so my editor let me record the whole treatise for posterity.

Feb 19 •

Note to Film & TV Producers: We Are Revoking Your 80s Nostalgia Privileges

There's an interesting concept in 'Lisa Frankenstein,' but it's buried under all the too familiar nostalgia baiting.

Feb 16 •

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