Nick Bythrow

Wrapped together by an entertaining story and a compelling lead, the movie is smart, interesting, and honest about its core subjects.

With a core duo that's captivating to watch and a sweet love story that tugs at the heartstrings at times, The Baltimorons is a stellar holiday-themed story that's perfect for any time of the year. A beautiful movie with passion in every scene, this film deserves to go down as the best romantic comedy of 2025.

The film may be a simple story of survival on the surface, but the deeper layers offer universal messages that are potent and powerful. Even with its pacing issues, this movie is a strong look at the nature of grief, while showcasing important themes in very meaningful ways.

Although its shoddy attempts at horror are more immersion-breaking than intended, Strange Harvest is still a monument to how well the true crime genre can be employed for fictional storytelling.

While the story leaves something to be desired, The Sparrow in the Chimney is a memorable family drama with plenty of layered symbolism that will keep you thinking long after the credits have rolled.

Thanks to its matured presentation mixed with comedic elements and important lessons, Magnetosphere crafts a perfect coming-of-age tale about the difficulties of entering one's teenage years.

With constant changes that still feel consistent and a dread that keeps growing with every minute, this psychological thriller is a perfect encapsulation of how well multiple genres can weave into each other.

The movie's memorable moments and tackling of a sensitive, real-world subject were expertly done, something that makes it stand out from other true story films that have been released in recent years.

It's elevated by a captivating lead performance from Sanz, whose terror when events start ramping up feels very realistic.

By reflecting the difficulties of life with the hope that comes from one's passion, this film does a great job at emphasizing how, even in the face of insurmountable adversity, passion can triumph over even the toughest of times.

While The Unholy Trinity allows its stars to shine, the cookie-cutter story drags this movie down enough that it's difficult to recommend.

Showcasing a harrowing horror story about the cost of happiness, Best Wishes to All is a terrifying, twisted tale that never lets up on the scary revelations it keeps unearthing.

It's a worthwhile, nostalgic UFO movie with plenty of interesting ideas that made it a strong, impressively passionate watch.

A Desert is the scariest movie I've seen all year.

Its strong characters and performances can only do so much to elevate a lackluster, unfocused story that often feels stuck waiting for the third act to kick in.

Because of its beautiful story about people simply living in 1980s Ireland, That They May Face the Rising Sun stands out as a perfect examination of the multifaceted nature of life.

With a deliberate pacing that is aided by great performances and stellar cinematography, the movie does a phenomenal job at showcasing the human struggles that follow tragedy.

Thanks to the stellar acting and nonstop pace of the story, iHostage transcends a few underdeveloped characters to create an intense story based on scarily true events.