Movie Reviews
‘Project Hail Mary’ Is a Gorgeous, Funny Ride Through the Cosmos
‘The LEGO Movie’ and ‘21 Jump Street’ directors have crafted a warm, inspiring tale based on Andy Weir’s novel.
Matt Goldberg
Former Editorial Manager at TCM and Chief Film Critic at Collider; EIC of the newsletter Commentary Track.
Movie Reviews
"Wuthering Heights": Emerald Fennell’s Maximalist Adaptation Yields the Story’s Least Interesting Version
By bringing every emotion straight to the surface, the new movie leaves little worth considering.
Movie Reviews
Sundance 2026 Dispatch #2: Fighting to Save Lives as Death Rains Down
Matt Goldberg finishes up his remote Sundance viewing with American Doctor, Public Access, Extra Geography, Hanging by a Wire, and LADY
Commentary
Darren Aronofsky’s AI Slop Is a Betrayal of Everything His Movies Stand For
For a director whose films leaned into raw humanity and stressed an environmental message, his latest effort is a crushing disappointment.
Film Festivals
Sundance 2026 Dispatch #1: Dark High School Musicals, Childhood Traumas, and Freedom of the Press
Matt Goldberg shares his thoughts on Josephine, The Musical, Run Amok, Seized, and The Incomer.
Movie Reviews
‘Send Help’: McAdams and O’Brien Are a Vicious Blast in Sam Raimi’s Horror-Comedy
The two terrific actors relish the film’s gnarly thrills.
‘Marty Supreme’ Is Like ‘Uncut Gems’ with More Balls
Josh Safdie takes the urgency of his 2019 movie and refashions it into an American sports drama for the ages.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Can’t Defy the Musical’s Second Act Problems
John M. Chu’s conclusion suffers from weaker songs and poor pacing.
‘The Running Man’ Offers Frictionless Blockbuster Thrills
Never has director Edgar Wright made a film that felt so anonymous and ill-suited to his gifts.
Movie Reviews
'TRON: Ares' Is as Relentless as a Lightcycle at Full Speed
As shallow and pretty as the previous 'TRON' movies, the sequel at least offers the courtesy of a non-stop thrill ride.
Movie Reviews
Darren Aronofsky Throws a Career Change-Up with 'Caught Stealing'
In his messy neo-noir caper, the filmmaker muses on roads not taken.
Movie Reviews
‘Weapons’ Is a Haunting, Hilarious Fairy Tale for Our Waking Nightmare
The adults are not all right.