“Killers of the Flower Moon” Review: The Procedure of Crime

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) is a Western crime epic drama from legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro in the true story of the murders of Osage people in the 1920’s after oil is discovered on tribal lands. The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year ahead of its theatrical release on October 20th. Why is this being hailed as one of the best films of the year?

Best Picture Power Rankings: October 2023 Edition

Welcome to another edition of our power rankings, in which we gauge how each film is positioning itself in the Best Picture race at the upcoming Academy Awards! While not much new has happened in the past month, we have a slew of new screenings and releases to talk about, such as the New York Film Festival, giving us a clearer picture of what might break out in the race. Where do we stand three months before nominations are announced?

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ (Spoiler-Free) Review: The Subjective Truth

Anatomy of a Fall (2023) is a French courtroom drama film from writer-director Justine Triet. It tells the story of Sandra (played by Sandra Huller), a German-French writer who is put on trial after the mysterious and suspicious death of her husband. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this past May, where it won the coveted top prize, the Palme d’Or, and will be released in theaters by Neon later this month. Why has this small-scale movie been such a phenomenon on the festival circuit?