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“If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing” is Unfiltered Teenage Anxiety and Humor
If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing is an introduction to Bones’ directorial voice, one that is sharp and funny, with room to grow.
“OBEX” is a Lynchian, Analog Quest
Those who enjoy the corner of cinema Lynch has carved out will appreciate that OBEX does its best to fill in the space he has left behind.
“Sorry, Baby” is the Best Movie of 2025 You Haven’t Seen Yet
Sorry, Baby is a gargantuan piece of filmmaking that tricks you into thinking it’s small. What Victor has captured here, in the way trauma freezes you and the unexpected bits of life that thaw you out again, is purely remarkable.
“The Mastermind” is the Anti-Heist Heist Movie
Reichardt’s gently moving, observational camera makes The Mastermind a heist in its own right. It’s a film that uses an as-described-by-J.B. “victimless crime” to demonstrate that the repercussions of an individual’s actions will always be absorbed by the larger community.
“American Baby” is the Beginning of an Important Conversation
American Baby seeks to foster a space for conversation about the choices, both hard and easy, that come with pregnancy.
“Don’t Trip” is Nepo-Baby Horror
Some people really will do anything for a chance at fame, and Don’t Trip is a rollercoaster of an exploration of what it takes to make dreams come true.
“Time Travel Is Dangerous” is Deeply, Dryly Hilarious
Time Travel Is Dangerous is a low-fi, sci-fi romp that feels specially and expertly made for the lovers of smart, dry humor.
“Take from Me” is an Appalachian Sinister Slow Burn
Take from Me masks itself as a slow burn of a thriller, but it’s really a melancholic exploration of the hold grief has on all of us.
“I Wish You All the Best” is a Balm for Non-Binary Kids Who Need it
Ben’s story is not unique. There are young people around the world trying to find the words to describe themselves, and I Wish You All the Best will give them a place to start.
“Die, My Love” Knows Motherhood is Hard, but Doesn’t Know What to Do About it
We Need to Talk About Kevin is almost a decade-and-a-half old now, so the idea of Lynne Ramsey returning to similar themes in Die, My Love was an enticing selling point. What has she learned over the years? The answer is underwhelming.
“Rebuilding” Finds Gentle Humanity in the Face of Loss
Rebuilding finds beauty and connection amid the barrenness of devastation, proving that humans still have everything to give and to gain when they’ve lost it all.
“Self-Help” Asks the Lengths You’ll Go to Be Better
There’s a pitch-black, bubble gum silliness to Self-Help, demented in its blend of B-movie fun and character-focused drama. A little Halloweentime gem that’s as sweet as it is nasty.
“Shelby Oaks” is a Genre-Blending Ride
Shelby Oaks manages to successfully straddle the line of elevated horror with a shot of adrenaline to the familiar horror tropes.
“Strange Harvest” Captures True Crime Doc Style with Fiction
If director Stuart Ortiz approaches any subsequent sequel with the same fervor and attention to detail as he did in Strange Harvest, Mr. Shiny could enter the slasher hall of fame.
“The Wilderness” Exposes the Troubled Teen Industry
The Wilderness is an exercise in compassion in the face of harsh conditions, and what happens when kindness is missing.
“Rats!” is Early-Aughts Stoner Madness
Rats! is a riot that crawled out of the depths of Warped Tour to arrive on the doorstep of the 2020s in the best possible way.