This Body-Shredding, Techno-Thumping Apocalyptic Road Trip Movie Might Be The Best Film Of Cannes So Far

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This Body-Shredding, Techno-Thumping Apocalyptic Road Trip Movie Might Be The Best Film Of Cannes So Far

Sirat, the latest film from director Óliver Laxe, is like a drug trip gone bad (of which there are plenty in the actual movie). It starts with a simple enough premise - a father, Luis (Sergi López), searches for his…

These Sand Monsters Aren’t Made for Riding

Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Murderbot Episode 2. The premiere episode of Apple TV+'s Murderbot, based on the popular novella series by author Martha Wells, wastes no time flinging viewers into the comedic sci-fi galaxy its titular…

I’m Worried About the Future of This Show Beyond Its Big Disaster Episodes

9-1-1's eighth season has officially concluded, and if the last handful of episodes of this season have taught me anything, it is to keep my expectations low. Still, there was a small but persistent part of me that had high…

Taipei-Set Drama Co-Written By Sean Baker is a Poignant Intergenerational Triptych [Cannes]

“Left-Handed Girl” opens with a whimsical score that sounds like a sonic interpretation of the kaleidoscope that adorable five-year-old I-Jing (Nina Ye) looks through as she arrives in Taipei for the first time with her mother Shu-Fen (Janel Tsai) and…

I Didn’t Hate It, But The Weeknd’s New Film Has Way More Style Than Substance

I’m not entirely sure what to make of Hurry Up Tomorrow. Directed and edited by Trey Edward Shults, from a screenplay by him, Abel Tesfaye (better known as the artist The Weeknd) and Reza Fahim, the film is inspired by…

An Electric Jenna Ortega Gets Lost in The Weeknd’s Feature-Length Music Video

Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye has yet again been busy. As the singer prepares to leave his stage name behind, he's dropping a mind-bending new thriller, Hurry Up Tomorrow, timed to the release of his sixth album of the same name.…

‘Sirât’ Review: I Was Just Getting Comfortable With This Cannes Film — Then It Shattered Me

When you hear the logline for Sirât, you can quickly conjure up a faint idea of how the film will unfold. The first half plays exactly how you expect it would, with fairly predictable beats and character quirks. A father…

Dominik Moll’s Subdued Police Procedural Has A Sting In Its Tail [Cannes]

German-French film director Dominik Moll is no stranger to the art and pleasures of the police procedural. His previous film “The Night of the 12th” (2022) won well-deserved awards for Best Film and Best Director at the Césars, and confirmed…

This Wes Craven-Inspired Horror Remake Is One Of The Best Worst Horror Movies I’ve Seen In A Long Time

When The Breed came out in 2006, the Michelle Rodriguez-led horror movie came and went without much fanfare, serving as another unfortunate blemish on Wes Craven's filmography. As such, I certainly found myself intrigued when A Breed Apart was announced…

This Body-Shredding, Techno-Thumping Apocalyptic Road Trip Movie Might Be The Best Film Of Cannes So Far

These Sand Monsters Aren’t Made for Riding

I’m Worried About the Future of This Show Beyond Its Big Disaster Episodes

Taipei-Set Drama Co-Written By Sean Baker is a Poignant Intergenerational Triptych [Cannes]

I Didn’t Hate It, But The Weeknd’s New Film Has Way More Style Than Substance

An Electric Jenna Ortega Gets Lost in The Weeknd’s Feature-Length Music Video

‘Sirât’ Review: I Was Just Getting Comfortable With This Cannes Film — Then It Shattered Me

Dominik Moll’s Subdued Police Procedural Has A Sting In Its Tail [Cannes]

This Wes Craven-Inspired Horror Remake Is One Of The Best Worst Horror Movies I’ve Seen In A Long Time

Charlie Cale Isn’t the Only One on the Loose

A Captivating & Challenging Time-Warp Drama That Weaves Together Generations Of Story

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