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

Good Omens Season 2

‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Is Charming And Addictive

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The second installment of this fantasy-comedy series based on the work of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is an expansive, winning love story.

River

‘River’ Is a Hilarious and Sweet Palate Cleanser for the Soul [Fantasia 2023]

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No joke, this Japanese Indie might just be the best and most satisfying film of the year.

The Sacrifice Game

‘The Sacrifice Game’ Serves Up a Bloody Good Time for Genre Fans [Fantasia 2023]

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Christmas break at an all-girls school in the late 70s, and a quartet of killers come calling…

Baby Assassins 2

‘Baby Assassins 2’ Delivers More Slacker Action/Comedy Greatness [Fantasia 2023]

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A mismatched buddy comedy with great action and lots of talk about food? Yes please.

Lovely Dark And Deep

‘Lovely, Dark, and Deep’ Knows What Scares Us [Fantasia 2023]

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We’re kicking off our Fantasia Film Fest coverage with a look at a creepy chiller finding dark mysteries in the woods.

Fear The Night

‘Fear the Night’ Wastes Both Its Premise and Its Lead

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Maggie Q almost makes it worth your time. Almost.

Justified City Primeval Review

‘Justified: City Primeval’ is Relentlessly Cool

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Raylan Givens takes on Detroit in the welcome, excellent revival season of FX’s neo-Western drama.

What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Review

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 5 Loses The Plot But It Still Makes Us Laugh

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Five seasons in, the FX vampire comedy isn’t the sharpest it’s ever been, but it’s still worth a watch thanks to its always-stellar cast.

The Afterparty Season 2 Review

You Should Definitely RSVP To ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2

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Apple TV’s genre-hopping mystery comedy returns for a star-studded, streamlined second season that’s better than the first.