As I have grown in press credentials and professional affiliations nationally, I have found myself landing in circles with other film critics of various levels. Kristen Lopez, a fellow member of the Critics Choice Association, on her site, The Film Maven, was looking for statements from peers about the growing trend of early morning embargoes and short review turnarounds for published film critics with big studio releases. I was happy to oblige and share my two cents.
Read MoreSimone Ashley’s shifting allure of evocativeness and conviction deflects predictability and shields the suspense very well, even if the rest of the cast cannot shake their tropes and witnesses and puppeteers at times. Some may argue that This Tempting Madness does not reach a radical enough tipping point to contend with that previous era of thrillers. Possibly, but Montgomery chose the wavelength of paranoia over titillation and distilled her own disturbing vibe just fine.
Read MoreWith a very welcome shift to put Jessie front and center instead of Buzz or Woody (Tom Hanks) for a change (though the billing in the credits suggests otherwise), the antique cowgirl’s spunky spirit and more impactful and wider revealed history steer this story to new, poignant places. In aspiring to do all that, Toy Story 5 finds its missing brevity again, in what might be the funniest entry in the whole series.
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Read MoreWhen we think about our favorite movies, we often remember the iconic characters, the memorable lines, and the thrilling plot twists. But what about the world they live in? A film's setting is much more than just a backdrop for the action. It's a silent storyteller, shaping the mood, defining the characters, and driving the story forward in ways we might not even consciously notice. From the sprawling deserts of a space opera to the cramped confines of a single room, where a story takes place is a fundamental part of cinematic storytelling.
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Read MoreBut sitting above all of these shifts, artificial intelligence stands apart. It is not simply a tool that makes existing things faster or cheaper. It is a technology that appears to think, reason, and respond, and that distinction changes everything. No film has examined the implications of that distinction more precisely than Alex Garland's Ex Machina.
Read MoreAs I have grown in press credentials and professional affiliations nationally, I have found myself landing in circles with other film critics of various levels. Recently, I was included in a poll for voting critics for Jordan Ruimy of World of Reel, a fellow Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. His survey was to collect picks for the best movies of 2026 so far from over 100 critics and other industry folk. I was honored to chime in with my top five selections.
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Read MoreFor the Carolina Caroline screenplay to even entertain these more mature themes is a testament to its quality and uniqueness amid the sea of film noir and neo-noir mirrors and imitators. Anyone can put a hot girl and a studly man together with a couple of guns and fire off some ill-advised bullets and Cupid’s arrows. Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner, like their characters, forge something stronger than a fleeting fling, and that weight means the world.
Read MoreFor this movie, the foreboding existence of a big, bad sea monster capable of thorough destruction is enough. There’s no need to channel Michael Bay or Roland Emmerich and blow every cinematic wad in the world. No massive crowds are running for their lives ahead of massive property damage. No one is screaming, “It’s the Kraken!” That’s improved patience and confidence to make your own thrills count.
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