Review: ‘The Drama’ — A Cringe Comedy with Brains and Bite
“I used to be ugly” at first seems like a throwaway line in the opening act of the buzzy new movie “The Drama,” but as spoken by the female lead, Emma (Zendaya), those…
Review: “Sirāt” Is Searing, Devastating Cinema
It’s the end of the world as we know it, and no one feels fine. That’s the situation throughout most of “Sirāt,” the stunning…
Eleven Can’t-Miss Movies at the 2026 Green Mountain Film Festival
Great cinema can cure late-winter blues, immersing viewers in manifold visions and cultures. This year marks the 25th Green Mountain Film Festival, from March…
In “It Was Just an Accident,” Revenge Begets Uncertainty
What if a decent person who has been wronged, rather than pursuing an all-consuming mission for revenge, has their former tormentor show up randomly…
‘Coming Home’ Faces Harsh Truths About Justice, Community, and Reintegration
Hundreds of films about the American criminal justice system put viewers in the position of rooting for an innocent person caught up in the…
“One Battle After Another” Confronts Our Tumultuous Moment
After making five consecutive period films, Paul Thomas Anderson turns his attention to our seething, roiling, punishing present, and he captures the zeitgeist with…
“Sorry, Baby” Brings It All Home: A Film Review
“Sorry, Baby,” currently playing at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier, is deservedly one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2025. It astounded me…
With ‘Gone Guys,’ Local Filmmaker Inspires Conversations About Men’s Struggles
What is healthy masculinity? Montpelier director Chad Ervin wants Vermonters to confront this challenging question. While many documentaries about social issues aim to start…
‘Materialists’ Shows Us Who We Are: A Film Review
When a film has intelligence and a beating heart, many flaws can be forgiven. That’s certainly the case with “Materialists,” the second movie by…
The Heart Within “The Phoenician Scheme”: A Film Review
The title of Wes Anderson’s latest film offers a hint about the main flaw of this mostly delightful movie. The eponymous scheme is a…
“Sinners” Crackles with Energy and Ambition
If August Wilson had written a vampire movie, it might be a lot like “Sinners,” the phenomenal new film by Ryan Coogler. It’s a…
Review: “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” a Smart Comedy in a Minor Key
A wise man once told me that “humor conceals a deep sadness.” In that spirit, “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a gentle comedy…
“No Other Land” Bears Witness and Poses a Challenge
How can a cross-cultural friendship thrive amid devastating conflict? How will the world respond to this destruction? These are two of the urgent questions…
The Intriguing “Mickey 17” Misses the Mark: A Film Review
Bong Joon-ho’s new film, “Mickey 17,” is very much a mixed bag, and that statement is painful to write. If you’re a science fiction…