Reviews

Over the course of our more than 15-year existence, FSR has published thousands of reviews. We have reviewed movies from film festivals like Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and Cannes. We review new theatrical and streaming releases. We even have two recurring columns — Previously On and Up Next — in which we review new and returning TV shows. And just as a fun fact, we used to give out letter grades with our reviews.

Browse our entire reviews archive below

Priscilla

‘Priscilla’ Is a Delicate Yet Powerful Story of a Woman Emerging from the Shadows

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Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla Presley biopic is a subtle and frank look at her fairytale romance with Elvis and the delicate yet powerful way she takes back her agency.

Maestro Review Venice

‘Maestro’ Is a Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan Star Vehicle But a Just Fine Second Feature

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Bradley Cooper’s Maestro puts the filmmaker front and center, but his acting far surpasses his directorial eye for his second feature.

Poor Things Review Venice

‘Poor Things’ Is a Magical Odyssey of Science and Humanity—And Emma Stone’s Best Performance Yet

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When science and humanity mix, you get Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, an utterly magical odyssey that gives us the best performance of Emma Stone’s career thus far.

Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Review

‘Only Murders In The Building’ Loses Some Razzle Dazzle in Season 3

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Meryl Streep! Broadway! More murder! On paper Only Murders in the Building season 3 has it all, but is it enough?

Reservation Dogs Season 3 Ending

‘Reservation Dogs’ Is Ending On A High Note, But It’s Always Been Fantastic

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Sterlin Harjo’s groundbreaking coming-of-age series wraps up with a sweet, funny, heartfelt new season, now on FX and Hulu.

Sympathy For The Devil

‘Sympathy for the Devil’ Finds a Spark Thanks to Nicolas Cage [Fantasia 2023]

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It’s a Nicolas Cage film, so you already know what the highlight is going to be.

Manhole

‘#Manhole’ Finds Unexpected Thrills Both In and Out of a Man-Sized Hole [Fantasia 2023]

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In the battle between man and hole, the outcome has never been more unpredictable.

Heartstopper Season 2

Teen Dramas Don’t Get Much Sweeter Than ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2

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Netflix’s popular queer coming-of-age romance is as adorable as ever in its second season.