saw
Horror
Saw

‘Saw’ touts torture as a “treat”—something that should automatically send most morally minded moviegoers running for the exits.

Action/Adventure, Drama
Kill ‘Em All 2

Kill ‘Em All 2 is exactly how you might expect. Bullets turn its baddies into Swiss cheese…which is fitting for …

a real pain
Drama
A Real Pain

‘A Real Pain’ is, quite frankly, as foul mouthed, emotionally careening and bipolar as its central character.

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Nightb–ch

Nightb—ch is just as problematic as its title suggests. And while it may contain some truth and even beauty, it’s …

Crime, Drama
The Order

The Order gives us a look at a scary group that did some horrific things. But it contains its own …

y2k
Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Y2K

The real Y2K prompted fears of a tech apocalypse. This R-rated version imagines an AI takeover while teen misfits fight …

Drama, Horror
Werewolves

In ‘Werewolves,’ the world has gone howling mad. Everyone’s at risk of becoming a werewolf. And the movie itself? Woof.

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
Gladiator II

It’s been 24 years since director Ridley Scott last visited the Roman Colosseum. But Gladiator II proves not much has …

Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anora

Due to almost nonstop gratuitous content and language, Anora is not worth shelling out your money to go see it …

Biography/History, Drama, Music
Maria

‘Maria’ is much like its namesake opera singer: complex, frustrating, problematic and, when it finds its voice, beautiful.

heretic
Horror, Thriller
Heretic

As befitting its title, this film’s theological assertions swiftly stray into faulty and faithless territory.

Action/Adventure, Animation
Solo Leveling: ReAwakening

Solo Leveling: ReAwakening is lightning-paced, graphically impressive and intensely violent anime import from Japan.

exhibiting forgiveness
Drama
Exhibiting Forgiveness

Exhibiting Forgiveness examines the complexities of pain and faith, of messy families and messier redemption, with sincerity and clarity.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Weekend in Taipei

In the world of R-rated films, this is one of the softer ones you’ll find. But you might also find …

elevation
Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Elevation

This dark, sci-fi thriller starring Anthony Mackie is quick-paced, tense and scary—but also foul in totally unnecessary ways.