ScreenAnarchy: Reviews

ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE 4K Review: Ellen Burstyn Makes a Meal Out of Martin Scorsese's Women-First Picture

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0500

Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter, and Kris Kristofferson star, with Harvey Keitel, Diane Ladd, Vic Tayback, and Jodie Foster.

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THE KIDNAPPING OF ARABELLA Review: Offbeat Italian Road Trip Not Worth Embarking On

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:02:01 -0500

Chris Pine stars in Carolina Cavalli's new kidnapping dramedy.

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THE ODYSSEY Review: Potent As Political Message, Flawed As Entertainment

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:12 -0500

Christopher Nolan's new film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Benny Safdie, and a cast of thousands.

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STEAL AWAY Review: Contemporary Fairy Tale Explores the Dark and the Harsh

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:02:11 -0500

The words uttered at the beginning of a story don't have to be precisely 'Once upon a time' to lure the audience into a fairy tale. But the form continues to resonate for a reason: we understand that such a story is a truth wrapped in a fable, one in which some kind of supernatural or fantastical element can stand in to explore that which is dark and harsh in our own world. Especially if that fairy tale adheres to how dark and often horrific the originals were. Canadian filmmaker Clement Virgo, even in his more 'realistic' work such as Brother and The Book of Negroes, has always tinged his work with something that hints at the dark fantastic of the world, so it's nor surprising that he...

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THE CRYING GAME 4K Review: The View Beyond the Twist

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:02:10 -0500

Neil Jordan's 1992 masterpiece has only deepened in courage and complexity in the years since.

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LUCKY Review: Percolating With Criminal Tension

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:09 -0500

Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, and Timothy Olyphant star in the Apple TV crime drama series, with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Drew Starkey, Clifton Collins Jr. and William Fichtner.

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FID Marseille 2026 Review: MOTHER, YOU HAVE NOT DIED YET. BUT YOU WILL. AND WHEN YOU DO, YOU WILL FINALLY BE ALIVE AGAIN, Impressionistic Take on Grief and History

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:02:01 -0500

Directed by Advik Beni. Merging past and present, personal and historical, the film has a quality of a lucid dream.

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New York Asian 2026 Review: COLONY Puts Yeon Song-ho Back In The Undead Driver's Seat

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:00:39 -0500

Zombies in a mall, you say? It’s been done before but leave it to Korean genre master Yeon Song-ho to take everything you think you know about the living dead and crank it up to eleven and you’ve got another certified classic in Colony, enjoying its North American premiere this weekend at the New York Asian Film Festival. Colony opens at a biotech conference taking place and the Dongwoori high rise complex. One floor hosts tech talks while various other levels host a number of shopping and office spaces. While a keynote speaker extols the endless possibilities of adapting natural biocommunication among slime moulds as a way of moving medical science forward, the rest of the building goes on about their business. What no one...

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GAIL DAUGHTRY AND THE CELEBRITY SEX PASS Review: One Of The Year's Funniest Films Is Here

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:05:54 -0500

When her fiancé Tom (Michael Cassidy) cashes in his celebrity hall pass in the back room of a local bookstore, poor Gail Daughtry (Zoey Deutch) is heartbroken. What was once a whimsical thought exercise has now become very real. The only way to make things right is for her to even the score with her famous crush, Mad Men hunk, Jon Hamm. It won’t be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is in David Wain’s Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. Co-written by Wain and Ken Marino of The State and Wet Hot American Summer fame, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a loving and knowing nod to the glamour and nonsense of Hollywood. The film takes a ridiculous tour of Tinseltown through...

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MOANA (2026) Review: Bland, Dull, Lifeless Live-Action Remake

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:02:09 -0500

Unnecessary. Redundant. Superfluous. Three English-language words that describe the same or similar experience in life or fiction. Any one of those words, alone or collectively, can also describe Moana, the less-than-anticipated live-action remake of the 10-year-old animated hit that enthralled audiences in theaters and has done likewise at home since its release. The original animated film proved so popular that it almost spawned an animated series. Instead, Disney scrapped those plans and pushed forward with developing the aptly named sequel, Moana 2, just two years ago. With an overwhelmingly inescapable feeling of “too much, too soon” permeating every aspect of its preproduction, production, and now release, the live-action remake once again stars Dwayne Johnson as Maui, an egocentric, worship-seeking trickster demi-god on a...

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WESTHAMPTON Review: Dry Humor, Bittersweet Irony, Inherently Messy

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:02:03 -0500

Christian Nilsson's drama stars Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte, Jake Weary, Amy Forsyth, Sam Strike, Mary Mallen, Joy Suprano, Dan Lauria, Roxanne Schiebergen, Tovah Feldshuh, Ritchie Coster.

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Now Streaming: MEBIUS DUST, Breaking Free

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0500

Young people who have been empowered by meteorites seek to break free from government restrictions. Is that a good idea?

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Now Streaming: CHAINSMOKER CAT, Gleefully Running on Nicotine

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:02:01 -0500

Tobacco addiction is happily embraced by a young woman, but a reckoning may be coming.

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Now Streaming: TOMB RAIDER KING, Hunting Relics in the Future

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:32:02 -0500

One minute you're fighting a dragon, the next minute you're in a police station, filing a report.

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EVIL DEAD BURN Review: The Deadites Finally Flame Out In The Series' First Dud

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:21:19 -0500

The Deadites are back – kind of – in director Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn, the sixth feature film entry in the long running horror franchise. A direct follow-up to 2013’s Evil Dead and 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, Evil Dead Burn follows a grieving family to their doomed home in the woods following the untimely death of restauranteur, Will. But family tension will soon take a back seat to gritty survival horror when undead demons crash this family reunion in typically gory Evil Dead Fashion. Will (George Pullar) and Alice’s (Souheila Yacoub) marriage is on the rocks. At first glance it looks like typical passive-aggressive jabs have just built to an unsustainable volume, but when a drunk Will escapes from his brother Joseph’s (Hunter Doohan)...

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Now Streaming: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Hearkens Back to the 90s

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:32:06 -0500

The new anime adaptation may be quite nostalgic for some, confusing for others.

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Now Streaming: RED RIVER, Stranger in a Strange Land

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:02:05 -0500

A young woman seeks accommodation after being whisked away from everything she knows.

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Now Streaming: YOUNG LADIES DON'T PLAY FIGHTING GAMES, Sister Street Fighter at Elite Girls' School

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:12:03 -0500

A scholarship student meets a highly-admired, very popular model student. What could they have in common?

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DARK BLUE Review: Bringing Kurt Russell's Dark Side to 4K UHD

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Kurt Russell and Scott Speedman embrace police corruption in Ron Shelton's 'Dark Blue'

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Now Streaming: IRON WOK JAN!, When Cooking Is a Competition

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:02:03 -0500

The top Chinese restaurant in Tokyo is challenged by a new chef.

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Now Streaming: SPARKS OF TOMORROW, Electricity in the Midst of Steam

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0500

In the Meiji era, steam power dominates, but an electronics catalog holds the key to a different future.

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Now Streaming: MAGICAL GIRL LYRICAL NANOHA EXCEEDS GUN BLAZE VENGEANCE, Sisters Fighting Together Forever

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:02:08 -0500

Shiina fights to save her younger sister, battling invading species on an island off the coast of Tokyo.

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Now Streaming: JAADUGAR: A WITCH IN MONGOLIA, A Slave's Life

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:37:25 -0500

Young Sitara's life goes from bad to worse when her nation is attacked by Genghis Khan's forces.

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Now Streaming: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM IWAMOTO-SENPAI, Mysterious Black Snow

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:30:04 -0500

Kodo investigates supernatural phenomena on behalf of his military-affiliated middle school, and discovers something unexpected.

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Now Streaming: BLACK TORCH, Talking to Animals Is Just the Start

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:30:03 -0500

Talking to the animals is cool and all, but a greater mission awaits Jiro.

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Now Streaming: DRAW THIS, THEN DIE!, What Would a Manga Protagonist Do?

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:02:07 -0500

A teenage girl loves, loves, loves manga, especially one book in particular.

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Now Streaming: I BECAME A LEGEND AFTER MY 10-YEAR LONG LAST STAND: Starting Over as a Rookie

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:02:06 -0500

One battle after another should lead to peace. Instead, it's just time for more adventures.

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Now Streaming: THE FRONTIER LORD BEGINS WITH ZERO SUBJECTS, How to Rule

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:02:05 -0500

A retired soldier adjusts to life with his own property. How will he grow his domain into a happy kingdom?

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Now Streaming: CROWNED IN A HUNDRED DAYS Gets in a Hurry Quick

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:02:04 -0500

A young man seeks to reclaim his would-be bride before the King marries her. But he's not the real King, so the real King seeks to reclaim his throne. Got it? Hurry!

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DUTTON RANCH S1 E9 Recap: Season Finale

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:02:09 -0500

Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little star in the 'Yellowstone' spin-off series, with Jai Courtenay, Ed Harris, and Annette Bening.

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Now Streaming: DARA-SAN OF REIWA, Maybe Put Something On

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:02:09 -0500

Two children befriend a snake god. Comedy ensues, of course (?!).

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Now Streaming: KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE, Don't Fall in Love

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:02:08 -0500

The body of a teenage girl expresses her feelings more directly than she can.

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Now Streaming: THE EXILED HEAVY KNIGHT KNOWS HOW TO GAME THE SYSTEM, When the Odds Are Against You

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:02:07 -0500

A reincarnated game player fights against the odds in his new world.

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THE SEOUL GUARDIANS Review: Fighting for Democracy in South Korea

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Late at night on December 3, 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law, staging a coup that threatened the country's government. The only way to reverse the declaration was for politicians to vote against it at the National Assembly. But police and military summoned by Yoon will not let anyone enter the building. That's all the context you need for The Seoul Guardians, one of the most concise and frightening documentaries of the year. It's impossible to watch without thinking about other countries facing similar crises — in particular a United States whose White House was overrun by rioters. Directed by Jong-Woo Kim, Shin-Wan Kim, and Chul-Young Cho, three broadcast journalists, the film uses a semi-verité approach to the incident. An...

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Sheffield 2026 Review: LIFE SUPPORT Follows Doctors Volunteering in Gaza

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:02:09 -0500

Solving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza seems impossible given the politics involved. That hasn't stopped doctors in Life Support from volunteering their services. Daniele Rugo's documentary shows how difficult it is to try to help. Made up primarily of talking head interviews, Life Support lets several doctors, mostly from Great Britain, testify about their experiences. Rugo buttresses the interviews with archival footage, news excerpts, and first-person accounts delivered on iPhones and laptops. This is straightforward, conventional filmmaking, with few fashionable tricks like animation or staged re-creations. Doctors simply say what happened, either to Rugo's cameras or at conferences and panels. Background details explain that Gaza, a narrow strip of land that is home to two million Palestinians, has been under siege since 2007. Professor Nick...

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Now Streaming: THE VILLAGER OF LEVEL 999, Talk Quietly, Walk Tall, Conquer All

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:02:04 -0500

A modest villager has extraordinary powers. Can he become friends with a demon?

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Now Streaming: THE CAT AND THE DRAGON, Friendship in the Forest

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:02:02 -0500

An unlikely relationship begins. How do humans figure in?

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Chattanooga 2026 Review: ON GALLOWS HILL, Joyously Creative Vampire Tale

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Writer/director Ed Shimborske's horror thriller stars Caleb White, Douglas Esper, and Isabella Vasari.

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Sheffield 2026 Review: In TRY!, Four Irish Teams Compete in Mixed Ability Rugby Championships

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Against the odds, Try! takes a familiar sports formula and turns it into a genuinely life-affirming story about coping with "mixed abilities." In 2025, four Irish teams compete for the Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup in Pamplona, Spain. The sport is the same as full-contact rugby, only without contested scrums. Anyone can compete, no matter how good or bad his or her physical condition is. Bizarrely for such a violent sport, mixed ability rugby is openly tolerant and accepting. The coaches in particular take special care that no one gets hurt or feels unwanted. Director Oisín Mistéil follows four teams through training and competition to qualify for Pamplona. In each team, Mistéil focuses on one or two characters. For Sundays Well Rebels, that character is...

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Now Streaming: THE OBLIVIOUS SAINT CAN'T CONTROL HER POWER, Power Through Modesty

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:02:01 -0500

The first episode sets up an arranged marriage. Could something more be in store for the young heroine?

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LOCKBOX Review: Uneven Supernatural Horror Movie with TWIN PEAKS DNA

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Carla Gugino stars in Daniel Stamm's new supernatural horror movie.

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MINIONS & MONSTERS Review: Sentimental Love Letter to Cinema Goes Awry in Routine Second Half

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Pierre Coffin stars in, co-writes, and directs the latest Minions prequel movie.

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THE BIG COMBO 4K UHD Review: Restored 1955 Classic, Where Information Is Essential

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Joseph H. Lewis's 1955 noir-classic stars Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, and Jean Wallace. Features in the new 4K edition present loads of commentary from critics and artists.

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DUTTON RANCH S1 E8 Recap: Whiskey Limits

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:02:09 -0500

Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little star in the 'Yellowstone' spin-off series, which was just renewed for a second season on Paramount Plus.

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SUPERGIRL Review: That 'DIE HARD in Space' Movie We Never Got Is Finally Here

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:02:09 -0500

Milly Adcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa star in director Craig Gillespie's adaptation of the comic book superhero.

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Chattanooga 2026 Review: AMERICAN THEATER, Hilarious and Disturbing Look at America's Far Right Culture

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:30:07 -0500

There's a moment in American Theater where the gathered group of (mostly) self-described "cancelled" performers and crew discuss Mike Pence and how he isn't actually hateful towards gay people. Brian Clowdus, the gay leader of the troupe and creator of their Salem witch trials-inspired show, says that Pence once came to a gay conservatives conference and thanked them for their support. But when another member of the group notes that one of the former vice president's charities supports a camp that offers conversion therapy, Clowdus makes a face and let's out: "Oh, that's bad." It's a rare instance of clarity from a gay man who was once a star of the immersive theater scene, but rebranded to an aggressively outspoken Trump supporter after accusations of...

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Now Streaming: FROM OVERSHADOWED TO OVERPOWERED: SECOND REINCARNATION OF A TALENTLESS SAGE, Third Time's the Charm?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:02:03 -0500

A powerful sage seeks the peak of his magical powers, even if he has to die.

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Now Streaming: HEROINE? SAINT? NO, I'M AN ALL-WORKS MAID (AND PROUD OF IT) Kicks Off Anime Summer 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:02:02 -0500

The new season begins on Crunchyroll with a cheery period reincarnation comedy.

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THE INVITE Review: Smart, Superbly Engaging Adult Entertainment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:02:12 -0500

Olivia Wilde directed and stars, alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton.

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CAMP Review: Unraveling the Divine Contradictions of Mourning

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:02:11 -0500

Avalon Fast wrote and directed the ethereal horror film.

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