A Witty, Wrenching Coming-of-Age That Proves Laughter and Grief Can Coexist

Every year, there’s that one film that blindsides you. At Sundance 2025, Sorry, Baby was that film. The kind of quietly revelatory, emotionally complex, and tonally daring project that reminds you why you brave the lines and shuffle between screenings in the cold. An astonishing and idiosyncratic debut from writer-director-star Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby isn’t just a great first film — it’s the confident announcement of a singular new…

A Harrowing Masterclass in Objectivity and Outrage

In a year brimming with standout documentaries, The Perfect Neighbor emerges as one of the most emotionally potent and politically urgent films of 2025. Directed by the award-winning Geeta Gandbhir, the film premiered to thunderous acclaim at SXSW and has continued to haunt audiences ever since. It’s not just a documentary—it’s a gut punch. A quiet scream. A mirror held up to an American reality we too often try to look away from.…

Swipe Right, Scream Later: Drop Delivers Dumb Fun in All the Right Ways

Drop is what happens when You’ve Got Mail takes a shot of espresso and falls into a blender with Gone Girl and your worst Tinder date. Directed by Christopher Landon, this slick lil’ thriller knows exactly what it is—and leans into it with campy confidence and just the right amount of ridiculousness.

Violet’s first date in years starts off dreamy, but when anonymous texts start popping up…

Screams, Smoke, and Sonic Shrapnel

Warfare isn’t just a war movie—it’s a sensory ambush. Directed with haunting precision by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, this real-time boots-on-the-ground thriller based on memory doesn’t pull punches—it hurls them with military-grade force.

Joseph Quinn’s screams? Still echoing in my brain like post-battle tinnitus. His performance is feral, guttural, and unforgettable. The entire cast is blisteringly good, but it’s the sound design that deserves a Medal of Honor. From deafening gunfire to chaotic radio…

Camp, Carnage & Cotton Fields: Sinners Sings with Soul

Ryan Coogler, you magnificent man. Sinners is a fever dream dipped in blood, gospel, and glitter, and I mean that in the most reverent way possible. Yes, it’s messy. Yes, it’s long. Yes, there are Irish-dancing vampires. But somewhere between a juke t's wall-shaking blues and the Southern Gothic shadows of Mississippi’s cotton fields, this film transcends.

On paper, it's about twin brothers trying to outrun their past. In practice? It's a…

"You ain’t a cop. You’re a working man... and apparently, also a nap technician.”

You know things are dire when a movie about Jason Statham fighting human traffickers feels like watching drywall dry—appropriately, since he plays a construction worker. A Working Man is what happens when you ask ChatGPT to write Taken but forget to add the prompt: "Make it exciting."

Directed by David Ayer—yes, the same man who once gave us Fury and End of Watch—this limp action-thriller is…

ROUND 3:
When Romance, Representation, and Realness Collide Beautifully

Some films just warm your heart, make you laugh out loud, and leave you grinning long after the credits roll—A Nice Indian Boy is one of them.

Roshan Sethi’s tender and hilarious rom-com is more than just a story about two men in love. It’s a celebration of queerness, cultural duality, and the messy, beautiful chaos of Indian family life. Anchored by knockout performances from Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff, the…

A Love Letter to Family, Identity, and Bollywood Magic

Some films just warm your heart, make you laugh out loud, and leave you grinning long after the credits roll—A Nice Indian Boy is one of them.

This sweet, funny, and deeply emotional rom-com isn’t just a love story; it’s a celebration of culture, identity, and the beautiful chaos of family. The film brilliantly balances heartfelt moments with infectious humor, all while paying a fantastic tribute to Bollywood’s grand, romantic soul.…

A Journey Through Love, Loss, and Healing

Cooper Raiff's Hal & Harper is not just a miniseries—it's an immersive emotional journey. Over the span of 4.5 hours, Raiff crafts an intimate portrait of love, grief, and the complexities of familial bonds. The story of two siblings forced to grow up too soon under the shadow of their single father's struggles resonates deeply, delivering emotional punches that linger long after the credits roll. Raiff's unique ability to explore human emotions with profound,…

Saving the Irish language, one rebellious rhyme at a time!

If Trainspotting hooked up with a hip-hop biopic at an Irish language festival, their love child would be Kneecap. This film is an adrenaline-fueled, hilariously chaotic celebration of culture, rebellion, and the unlikeliest of hip-hop heroes. Directed by Rich Peppiatt, it tells the semi-autobiographical story of Kneecap, the Irish-language rap trio who turned their mission to preserve Gaeilge into a movement—and a damn good soundtrack.

First things first: the performances.…

When the devil’s in the details, call the exorcists!

Rarely does a film with this much hype live up to its reputation, but The Exorcist doesn’t just meet expectations—it projectile vomits over them. William Friedkin’s horror masterpiece remains as deeply unsettling as ever, a haunting cocktail of raw human emotion, theological exploration, and, of course, pea soup.

At its core, this movie isn’t just about demons—it’s about people. Ellen Burstyn’s turn as the desperate mother is a masterclass in unraveling…