Drama, Horror
The Wretched

The central premise here is so ghastly that we should be revolted, not entertained.

Comedy
How to Build a Girl

This film has moments of insight, wit and even beauty. But that goodness can be overwhelmed with all the badness …

Comedy, Romance
Made in Italy

Made in Italy is rightfully rated R for its harsh language, it also teaches the importance of drawing closer to …

The Grizzlies

Because of its language issues, an audience that might’ve appreciated The Grizzlies the most will likely never see it.

Drama
Spotlight

It sticks with you, as well-told stories do. As shocking stories do. It’s a horrific reminder of the evil that …

Comedy, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Vivarium

This grim horror/mystery/comedy is far more about smothering life, in one way or another, than living it.

Comedy, Romance
Palm Springs

I don’t think this is the kind of movie most folks are going to want to loop through repeatedly.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Old Guard

The Old Guard may feel fresh and new. But in some ways, it’s the same old story.

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama
Force of Nature

As you’d expect in an R-rated Mel Gibson movie, a hurricane of violence accompanies the action here.

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
The Outpost

The Outpost isn’t what you’d call a typical war movie. It doesn’t deliver some things you’d normally expect.

Drama, Horror
Relic

It’s scary and sad and sometimes awful. But Relic also offers a note of hope in that horror.

Drama, Horror
You Should Have Left

For this horror film’s potential viewers, I will simply say You Should … Reconsider.

Action/Adventure, Drama
7500

For anyone who might be triggered by the specter of terrorists easily taking over a plane, 7500 is a chilling …

Drama
The Quarry

This gritty, sometimes difficult drama offers some deep meditations on truth, confession and forgiveness.

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
Da 5 Bloods

Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods can be uplifting and hard to stomach at the same time.