One reason the release of every Wes Anderson film is an exciting occurrence is because you can reliably count on him to push his aesthetics or storytelling in some bold new direction.
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The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
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Novocaine (2025)
What is the line between body mutilation that entertains or provokes me vs. disgusts me?
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Fountain of Youth (2025)
There’s a fine line between “soul-crushing slop” and “modestly enjoyable slop.”
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Summer of 69 (2025)
The kids who grew up watching Disney Channel sitcoms are now old enough to be directing R-rated comedies.
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The Gorge (2025)
Today, I come to discuss a film that features two heartsick loners stuck on opposite ends of a chasm.
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Snow White (2025)
Well, what are we to do with this?
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The Woman in the Yard (2025)
The woman is grief, but grief is complicated.
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Another Simple Favor (2025)
No matter how many mid-budget comedies or Amazon Prime original detours he makes, Paul Feig will always be, to me, the co-creator of Freaks and Geeks.
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Havoc (2025)
(FULL SPOILERS FOLLOW)
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Drop (2025)
I’ve been using the term “thriller” a lot recently, perhaps too casually, as if any film that includes at least one jump scare, one chase scene, and a suggestion of threat to the protagonist’s life qualifies.