“Joybubbles demonstrates the ingenuity of disabled people who are forced to navigate a world that isn’t built for them.”
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“Female relationships form the bedrock of Cookie Queens.”
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“Bedford Park makes a lovely addition to the library of Asian American stories that interrogate our complicated histories in this country.”
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“Everybody to Kenmure Street emphasizes collectivism, with many white neighbors joining in and helping to protect the Sikh detainees.”
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“The plot differs from the original Lilo & Stitch, and its new depiction of foster care in Native contexts has uncomfortable implications.”
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“Andre Gaines overworks The Dutchman, adding too much meta to the point of weighing it down.”
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“Familiar references and attention to detail make A Nice Indian Boy feel authentically Indian despite being set in the West.”
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“The Mother and the Bear presents a powerful look at parenthood and celebrates personal growth at any age.”
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“One Battle After Another tackles stereotypes but doesn’t give characters enough depth to subvert them.”
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“Hamnet breathes life into an unknown woman.”
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“Wicked: For Good imparts an awful message about friendship.”
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“Sinners explores intraracial conflicts, showcasing the diversity of Black Americans.”
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“Merrily We Roll Along’s source material leaves little room for its women to have agency or nuance.”
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“H is for Hawk irons out the most interesting complexities of Helen Macdonald’s lived experience.”
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“In a sometimes cavalier movie like Nuremberg, the invocation of horrific archival footage feels misguided, even callous.”
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“Without a single original idea, Violent Ends just doesn't hold up.”
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“No matter how sharply Margaret Qualley plays Blue Moon’s blond bombshell, there’s no fixing a script that spends most of its time objectifying her.”
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“After the Hunt feels outdated in its surface-level commentary on the #MeToo movement.”
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“A Diwali Dilemma grapples with the internal conflict shared by many people of color.”
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“While the visuals lean heavily into traditional gender coding, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie avoids toxic messages.”
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