Broe is able to go beyond a clichéd queer cityscape to capture something that feels achingly real, all the more so in the evolution of Johan and William's relationship. There's a sadness here, but it's blunted by the fact that it plays out in a way that feels very true to life.

It’s an intricate and beautifully crafted work of art that’s quietly meditative and lovingly told.

With certainty, Cumberbatch put his all into this role. So, if for nothing else, it’s worth it to see him.

Last Days is as frustrating to watch as it is to try to understand this avoidable tragedy.

For a directorial debut, Shanks hits it out of the park with his delightfully squirm-worthy horror comedy.

An emotional movie about family that showcases the strength and togetherness of rural America through a vibrant, moving presentation.

The Things You Kill may seem like a simple revenge drama, but it allows itself to be so much more through form and story.

Consequences, choices, love, identity, and paranoia are all at the center of this mesmerizing thriller.

All in all, Heart Eyes is a fine horror movie. It has a fun and unique idea, and the first act of the movie is very strong, but Heart Eyes loses its way and culminates in a middling-to-bad third act that squanders all the potential of the premise and beginning.

While the film has its moments of genuine humor, it never lives up to the energy or intrigue of the opening scene. The rest of the film is an empty, exhausting watch that never truly builds towards anything.

Despite some of Bunnylovr's shortcomings, Zhu has a knack for filmmaking, and it's an exciting debut for the young artist.

Not everything works and the humor tends to run its course, but Gates puts a solid effort together given the limitations.

From start to finish, the movie feels like a half-baked idea which never had time to be refined or improved.

At times, the movie is deeply compelling, but its complexities can get lost in the shuffle and repetition of the same points. Striking cinematography and philosophical reflections can’t make up for this too-slow film that pokes at life’s meaningful moments without inspecting them further.

Rebuilding chooses a gentle, deliberate approach to its story, making it all the more powerful in its observations on what it means to find a home and community in places and ways you'd least expect.

Dog Man is trying to tackle too many themes and morals at once, creating a mess instead of a cohesive and accessible lesson.

Witherspoon and Ferrell play off each other fairly well, but I'm not convinced they have the chemistry necessary to pull off some later developments that I won't spoil here (but honestly, it's easy to guess what it is fairly early on). Throw in some big cameos that really don't go anywhere — the trailer already revealed Peyton Manning, who does nothing — and you get a fit-to-bursting comedy that's only intermittently successful.

Kiss of the Spider Woman is entertaining and invites us into its fantasy in a bid to forget reality for a while. And for the two hours I was watching, I did.

Fortunately, Brave the Dark does deliver an engaging and enjoyable narrative, with excellent performances, an intriguing and compelling plot, and an important message worth listening to.

The combination of cast and storytelling makes for an emotionally gorgeous, hilarious, and touching film that you’ll want to rewatch over and over again.

It’s less of a straightforward narrative and more of an experimental one. But it’s not so outlandish that it’s inaccessible.

The Ballad of Wallis Island is effortless in its execution and breezy in its pacing, which makes its emotional undertones all the more surprising and affecting.

Blichfeldt pulls out all the stops for this film, giving us a cinematic experience that is ripe with depth and concise commentary, all wrapped in a grisly fairy tale world that is as immersive as it is intense

Twinless is designed to make you squirm, but it's through this discomfort that Sweeney finds humor and heart.

Along with its genuine humor and a frank exploration of the different ways queer people live today, Jimpa is an emotional experience that feels authentic in a way that can be difficult to capture.

Night Call is a stirring and compelling film that immediately grabbed my attention and maintained it throughout its runtime.

I’m Still Here is an evocative, nuanced portrait of family and the lasting imprint of politics.

For those with even a general interest in gaming and looking for a charming twist on the theater industry, Grand Theft Hamlet is still worth a watch.