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20-10-2025 Vol 19

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A House of Dynamite Review: A Ruthlessly Effective Thriller

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Venice coverage. A House of Dynamite arrives in theaters…

After the Hunt Review: A Regressive, Unimaginative Take on Post-MeToo Era

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Venice coverage. After the Hunt arrives in theaters on…

Kiss of the Spider Woman Review: Jennifer Lopez in Top Form

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Sundance coverage. Kiss of the Spider Woman arrives in…

NYFF Review: Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai Poses Questions on Filmmaking Tensions

German director Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai attempts to play upon its title, focusing on the idea of misunderstanding. Gavagai, a made-up…

Orwell: 2+2=5 Review: A Succinct Warning for What’s Already Here

“From the totalitarian point of view, history is something to be created rather than learned,” George Orwell wrote in his…

The Librarians Review: A Portrait of Our Crumbling Democracy and Those Fighting to Save It

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Sundance coverage. The Librarians arrives in theaters on October…

The Smashing Machine Review: An Impressive Dwayne Johnson Softens Benny Safdie’s Drama

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Venice coverage. The Smashing Machine arrives in theaters on…

Fairyland Review: Scoot McNairy Gives His Greatest Performance

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2023 Sundance coverage. Fairyland arrives in theaters on October 3.…

Bogancloch Review: Entrancing Documentary Invites Contemplation and Defies Comprehension

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Locarno coverage. Bogancloch arrives in theaters on October 3.…

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Review: Gore Verbinski Finally Returns with Refreshingly Madcap Adventure

I didn’t realize just how much I missed Gore Verbinski until I was in the theater watching the straight-up bonkers…