Movies'It’s beginning to look a lot like demons!' in Jenn Wexler's Christmas horror throwback The Sacrifice Game Adrian Torres, December 7, 2023
MoviesMerry Little Batman lets Wayne Jr. follow too closely in his father's flightpath for an animated holiday special Brock Wilbur, December 7, 2023
MoviesDream Scenario is a Nic Cage nocturnal fantasy devoid of meaning Abby Olcese, November 27, 2023
MoviesIt's a Wonderful Knife is queer as hell Christmas horror packed with cleavers and clever twists Brock Wilbur, November 27, 2023
MoviesWish is an enchanting celebration of Disney’s fairy tale legacy Caroline Rose Newman, November 22, 2023
MoviesNo one asked for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and the bloated, messy final product will find no new fans for the franchise Adrian Torres, November 18, 2023
MoviesRidley Scott's Napoleon is the Thanksgiving trip to the movies you deserve Abby Olcese, November 15, 2023
MoviesThey Wait In The Dark is a locally-produced haunted house film that breaks through trauma cycles Emily Jacobs, November 14, 2023
MoviesBest of KC 2023: Free State Film Festival remains a beacon for freaks and freedom in the Midwest Patrick Sprehe, November 8, 2023
MoviesSofia Coppola’s Priscilla is a lush glimpse into life at Graceland from a new perspective Caroline Rose Newman, November 2, 2023
MoviesLocal film showcase spotlights work from women and queer filmmakers Abby Olcese, October 30, 2023
MoviesFive Nights at Freddy's skips scares for melodrama and slowly sucks the power from a punchy property Brock Wilbur, October 27, 2023
MoviesChicago Film Festival 2023: The Boy and the Heron is (another) moving capstone to Miyazaki’s career Abby Monteil, October 26, 2023
MoviesThe Killer returns David Fincher to his cynical roots, and what a glorious return it is Abby Olcese, October 26, 2023
MoviesChicago Film Festival 2023: May December is Persona for the true crime set Abby Monteil, October 25, 2023
MoviesChicago Film Festival 2023: Evil exists in Evil Does Not Exist, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s pointed look at everyday moral failings Abby Monteil, October 23, 2023
MoviesDavid Slade's Dark Harvest is a trick-or-treat Hunger Games with a pumpkinman full of candy and bloodlust Brock Wilbur, October 23, 2023
MoviesChicago Film Festival: Late Night with the Devil showcases KC’s David Dastmalchian Abby Monteil, October 19, 2023
MoviesChicago Film Festival 2023: Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is a steampunk absurdist romp through female autonomy Abby Monteil, October 17, 2023
MoviesShudder's V/H/S/85 tackles Satanic Panic, VR, and TV news in its strongest installment yet Brock Wilbur, October 14, 2023
MoviesFantastic Fest '23: Weston Razooli builds a world to get lost in with Riddle of Fire, a loving ode to childhood adventure Adrian Torres, October 12, 2023