★★★ Emmy-winning filmmaker Rob Burnett decided to ask the most important of questions in his surprisingly emotional In Memoriam. What matters more: professional career legacy, or the connections formed with others? Even if the answer is wildly obvious, the journey—and incredible ensemble cast—do most of the heavy lifting along the way. Actor Marc Maron is … Continue reading Tribeca 2026: In Memoriam
Film Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2
★★★★★ Gird your loins! Two decades after the first film emerged as the rare chick flick with cross-gender appeal, the entire gang comes back together again for The Devil Wears Prada 2. This immaculately conceived sequel doesn’t just replay the hits or rehash the first movie; instead, the sharp script from Aline Brush McKenna finds … Continue reading Film Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2
TV Review: Beef – Season 2
Originally conceived as a miniseries, showrunner/writer/creator Lee Sung Jin's Beef was a major surprise—and big Emmy winner—back in 2023. Three years later, Jin follows up his compact story of road rage anger issues with a searing take on two entirely different types of romantic relationships. Coming into center focus are newly engaged Gen Z couple … Continue reading TV Review: Beef – Season 2
TV Review: Boots
Inspired by memoir The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White, Netflix's 90s-era dramedy, Boots, takes aim at the homophobic realities of being a Marine during that decade. Gay people openly serving in the U.S. military was not legalized until 2011, well after some of the unfortunate events that take place during this compelling series. Undeniably, … Continue reading TV Review: Boots
Film Review: The Threesome
★★★★ Expecting simplicity from the classic rom-com formula and getting surprising depth instead is a rare occurrence, even as a lover of cheesy romance. The Threesome somehow accomplishes exactly that, handling the consequences of such a sexually-charged encounter with an unparalleled level of maturity and character growth. This is the second time this year that … Continue reading Film Review: The Threesome
Film Review: Nonnas
★★★★ Leave it to writer/director Stephen Chbosky to make a comforting dramedy about an Italian restaurant where the chefs are all adorable grandmas. Chbosky—whose Perks of Being a Wallflower is a personal favorite both in book and movie form—understands the emotional core of this true story. Yes, Nonnas, aptly titled as being a fond Italian … Continue reading Film Review: Nonnas
Film Review: Summer of 69
★★★ Clumsy, cringey, and a little sweet, Summer of 69 tries to mix sex comedy with heartfelt teenage life lessons without managing to land either. Still, there is some fun to be had. A high school student and a successful stripper make for quite a strange pairing, calling on actresses Sam Morelos and Chloe Fineman … Continue reading Film Review: Summer of 69
TIFF Next Wave 2025: Pools
★★★★ Writer/director Sam Hayes dives right into the stylized vibes of Pools, a gripping character study that makes quite a splash. Anyone who has ever felt adrift looking for their purpose in life will find relatable meaning in the surprisingly emotional subtext. Odessa A’zion (Hellraiser, The Inhabitant) leads a cast of up-and-coming young talent, including … Continue reading TIFF Next Wave 2025: Pools
Film Review: The Uninvited
★★ Some films are made with the best of intentions, collecting an excellent cast of game actors, yet still come up short. Meet The Uninvited, a meandering, single-setting dramedy set in the Hollywood Hills. Fueled by a sweet performance from renowned film and stage actress Lois Smith, there is sadly little else to recommend. The … Continue reading Film Review: The Uninvited
Film Review: Bob Trevino Likes It
★★★ (Written by Intern, Alecia Wilk) Opposing the drivel of half-headlines social media usually delivers, Bob Trevino Likes It offers a touching sliver of both hope and heartbreak. Tracie Laymon makes her debut as a writer and director to bring to life a different kind of soulmate story, inspired by the true events of her … Continue reading Film Review: Bob Trevino Likes It