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Brendan Fraser in "Rental Family." Photo courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.

Brendan Fraser is family for hire in “Rental Family”

by Hunter Friesen
Published November 17, 2025
Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in "Sentimental Value." Photo courtesy of Neon.

‘Sentimental Value’ Is The Year’s Best Dramedy

by Hunter Friesen
Published November 10, 2025
Rami Malek and Russell Crowe in 'Nuremberg.' Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.

‘Nuremberg’ Assembles All-Star Cast For Old-School Courtroom Drama

by Hunter Friesen
Published November 3, 2025
Emma Stone, Aidan Delbis, and Jesse Plemons in "Bugonia." Photo courtesy of Focus Features.

‘Bugonia’ Confronts Society’s Bald Misdeeds

by Hunter Friesen
Published October 27, 2025
Oscar Isaac in "Frankenstein." Photo courtesy of Netflix

Guillermo Del Toro Finds The Heart And Soul Of ‘Frankenstein’

by Hunter Friesen
Published October 21, 2025
Image courtesy of Twin Cities Film Fest

Twin Cities Film Fest Brings Hollywood To Minnesota

by Hunter Friesen
Published October 14, 2025
Channing Tatum in 'Roofman"

‘Roofman’ Charms As A Tragic Comedy About Living in a Toys ‘R’ Us

by Hunter Friesen
Published October 7, 2025
Dwayne Johnson in "The Smashing Machine."

Dwayne Johnson Gets Serious In ‘The Smashing Machine.

by Hunter Friesen
Published October 1, 2025
Toronto, 2025: How I Watched 38 Films In 10 Days

Toronto, 2025: How I Watched 38 Films In 10 Days

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 23, 2025
Colin Farrel and Margot Robbie in "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.

‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Masks Ugliness With Beauty

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 17, 2025
Josh O'Connor, left, and Daniel Craig in "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery." Photo courtesy of Netflix.

‘Wake Up Dead Man:’ A Puzzle You Can’t Put Down

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 9, 2025
From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

From Star Power To Indie At The 2025 Toronto International Film Festival

by Hunter Friesen
Published September 2, 2025
Denzel Washington stars in "Highest 2 Lowest." Photo: Apple TV+.

Review: Mo Money Mo Problems in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 26, 2025
Riz Ahmed stars in "Relay." Photo: Bleecker Street.

Review: Riz Ahmed Boldly Leads Taut Thriller ‘Relay’

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 18, 2025
Damson Idris and Brad Pitt in “F1: The Movie.” Photo: Apple Original Films

Review: ‘F1: The Movie’ Throttles Itself Back

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 11, 2025
Liam Neeson in "The Naked Gun." Photo: Paramount Pictures

Review: ‘The Naked Gun’ Smartly Executes Dumb Jokes

by Hunter Friesen
Published August 4, 2025
The cast of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' Photo: Marvel Studios.

Review: ‘The Fantastic Four:’ A Retro-Inspired, Character-Driven MCU Entry

by ​Hunter Friesen
Published July 28, 2025
Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson star in “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” Photo: Universal Pictures

Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Makes Case For Franchise’s Extinction

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 20, 2025
"Sinners" is available on HBO Max. Photo: Warner Bros.

The 10 Best Movies Of 2025 So Far

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 15, 2025
"Superman," directed by James Gunn, s stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Photo: Warner Bros.

Review: James Gunn’s Superman Reignites Hope, But Spreads Itself Too Thin

by Hunter Friesen
Published July 8, 2025