'One Night Only' Review

Monica Barbaro is a star, and she deserves better than the disappointing romantic comedy One Night Only, which imagines an alternate America in which single people can only have sex one night out of the year. My review is up at Screen International.  

Fantasia 2026: 'The Leader' Review

In 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult committed mass suicide. A potent new movie reflects on the group's leaders and their disturbing, seductive beliefs. For Screen International, I reviewed The Leader.

'Tony' Review

Anthony Bourdain wasn't always the author and chef beloved by his fans. As Tony explains, he was once just a surly young man searching for a purpose. I reviewed this (mostly) unsentimental biopic for Screen International.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Review

Best of the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies? I think so. For Screen International, I reviewed the thrilling, thoughtful Brand New Day. 

Fantasia 2026: 'Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson' Review

Anyone who came of age loving practical effects will probably dig Rubberhead, a documentary about makeup effects artist Steve Johnson who was the mastermind behind films like Ghostbusters during his heyday in the 1980s and early 1990s. Eventually, though, the industry changed and he faced some personal issues. The movie goes into all of that. My review is here. 

'The Odyssey' Review

The wait is over: Here's my review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey for Screen International. 

'Moana' (Live-Action) Review

Moana came out 10 years ago. Now, there's a new Moana, the live-action version. For my Screen International review, I drilled down on exactly why these Disney remakes sap my soul. Hope you enjoy. 

'Jackass: Best and Last' Review

Those lovable idiots are back, thank goodness. For Screen International, I reviewed Jackass: Best and Last. 

'Supergirl' Review

We met Milly Alcock's Supergirl in last year's Superman. Now she has her own movie. Does the character have a future? I have some thoughts over at Screen International. 

Transilvania 2026: 'Lionel' Review

Lionel just won the top prize at the Transilvania Film Festival. It has a fetching premise, telling the story of a father and son who don't see eye to eye, starring an actual father and son who don't see eye to eye. My review is now live at Screen International.

'Toy Story 5' Review

Pixar's best franchise is now five-for-five. For Screen International, I reviewed the delightful, moving Toy Story 5. 

'The Death of Robin Hood' Review

After making Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, writer-director Michael Sarnoski returns with a dark take on Robin Hood. For Screen International, I reviewed The Death of Robin Hood. 

'The Screen Podcast': Praising Cannes' Hidden Gems

I was back on Screen International's podcast, hosted by the delightful Wendy Mitchell, to discuss three movies that I feel were overlooked at Cannes. (In a separate segment, my colleague Wendy Ide offers three different picks from the festival.) You can check out our recommendations below.

'Masters of the Universe' Review

I wouldn't go so far as to say that I liked Masters of the Universe. But I do think it's trying to do some interesting things, and I appreciated the effort. My review is up at Screen International. 

Cannes 2026: 'I'll Be Gone in June' Review

Imagine being a German exchange student who arrives in America right before 9/11. What would it be like to watch the country change right in front of your outsider's eyes? That's the premise of I'll Be Gone in June, the feature debut of writer-director Katharina Rivilis, who herself was an exchange student. You can read my review here.

Cannes 2026: 'Coward' Review

Lukas Dhont returns to Cannes for the first time since Close for a film about two Belgian soldiers who fall in love during World War I. Oh, and they perform in popular cross-dressing theater pieces put on for their fellow troops. Wait, what? My review of Coward is here.

Cannes 2026: 'Aqui' Review

One of the stranger, and more intriguing, films I've seen at this year's Cannes is Aqui, which concerns an adult man and a young boy who arrive together in a nondescript town, neither of them knowing anything about the other. Almost by default, they fall into a father-and-son dynamic. Things get even more surreal from there. My review is live over at Screen International.  

Cannes 2026: 'Diamond' Review

Andy Garcia has not directed a film in more than 20 years. He's back behind the camera for Diamond, a modern-day L.A. noir that, unfortunately, is a bit of a clunker. You can read my review here. 

Cannes 2026: 'Her Private Hell' Review

In general, I've been amused by Nicolas Winding Refn's post-Drive obsession with making movies that are way higher on style than substance. But his latest is just very silly. I reviewed Her Private Hell.

Cannes 2026: 'Jim Queen' Review

Looking for an endearing, queer-themed animated film about a horrible virus that's turning everyone straight? Let me suggest Jim Queen, which I reviewed for Screen International.