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Tribeca Review: “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass”

June 5, 2026

Tribeca Review: “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World)”

June 4, 2026

Five Films to See at Tribeca 2026

June 2, 2026

“Pressure” Has Both High and Low Points

May 28, 2026

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Is Fun but Rote

May 21, 2026

Film Review: “The Glass Castle” is Only Half Full

August 11, 2017

Film Poster: DETROIT

Film Review: DETROIT

August 7, 2017

The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking

Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Book Shelf 2017: The Cheerful Subversive’s Guide to Independent Filmmaking

July 31, 2017

Film Poster: War For The Planet Of The Apes

Film Review: War For The Planet Of The Apes

July 31, 2017

Film Review: Uneven “Atomic Blonde” Works Best When Charlize Is in Charge

July 28, 2017

Film Poster: Valerian and The City of A Thousand Planets

Film Review: Valerian and The City of A Thousand Planets

July 24, 2017

Film Poster: Wish Upon

Film Review: Wish Upon

July 24, 2017

Film Review: “Dunkirk” Never Quite Emerges from the Fog of War

July 21, 2017

Film Review: “A Ghost Story” Haunts the Eyes, If Not Always the Mind

July 14, 2017

Jay Berg’s AFI DOCS 2017 Top Five

July 9, 2017

Tribeca Review: “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass”
By Christopher Llewellyn Reed
June 5, 2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (David Wain, 2026) 3 out of 5 stars An immensely silly film that deserves full kudos for effort, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is both beneficiary and victim of its almost overwhelming zest for fun. Starring Zoey Deutch (Nouvelle Vague) in the title role and a very game supporting cast—including Jennifer Aniston (Dumplin’), Jon Hamm (Maggie Moore(s)), and John Slattery (Nuremberg) as heightened ... >>
Tribeca Review: “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World)”
By Christopher Llewellyn Reed
June 4, 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World) (Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, 2026) 3½ out of 5 stars The Roots drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, also a documentarian, just premiered his latest film, Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That’s the Weight of the World), at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. As was the case with his otherwise-strong feature debut, Summer of Soul (…Or, When the ... >>
“Forge” Is a Smart and Stylish Caper
By George W. Campbell
May 21, 2026
Forge (Jing Ai Ng, 2026) 3½ out of 5 stars In a criminal underworld filled with grifters, where deception can be your livelihood, art forgery is a uniquely difficult trade. Your brushwork must be faithful enough to fool experts, but not personal enough to feel like it’s yours. It’s a delicate tightrope to walk, but thankfully, writer/director Jing Ai Ng is eager to explore it in her feature directorial debut, Forge. Taking a cue from crime ... >>
Mads Mikkelsen Shines in “The Last Viking”
By Patrick Howard
May 21, 2026
The Last Viking (Anders Thomas Jensen, 2025) 4½ out of 5 stars In The Last Viking, Anker (Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Frankenstein) is released from prison for robbery, only to learn that the money he stole was buried by his brother, Manfred (Mads Mikkelsen, Dust Bunny). To make matters worse, Manfred can no longer remember where he stashed the stolen loot. As the brothers set out to find the money, the search turns chaotic, and Anker and Manfred ... >>
“Among Neighbors” Challenges Polish Nationalism
By Rendy Jones
May 17, 2026
Among Neighbors (Yoav Potash, 2024) 4 out of 5 stars Growing up, my introduction to the Holocaust—beyond school textbooks—came through narrative features. The Pianist and Schindler’s List, specifically, were screened to me at a young age, highlighting WWII and the heartbreaking atrocities Jewish people faced. But hardly any media I’ve seen focused on the post-war period in Poland, a country still riddled with virulent antisemitism. Today ... >>

Five Films to See at Tribeca 2026
June 2, 2026
Once again, I am headed to the Tribeca Festival, which ...>>
5 Films to See at the 2026 Maryland Film Festival
April 7, 2026
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SXSW 2026 XR Experience: “Lacuna” and “Lesbian Simulator”
March 15, 2026
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5 Films to Watch at SXSW 2026
March 10, 2026
I didn’t travel to Austin, Texas, last year for SXSW, ...>>
10 Films to Watch at Sundance 2026
January 20, 2026
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival runs live and ...>>