Dark Comedy
Nightstream 2020 Review: ‘Black Bear’ Claws Its Way Through Meta Psychodrama
A filmmaker at a creative impasse seeks solace from her tumultuous past at a rural retreat, only to find that the woods summon her inner demons in intense and surprising ways.
‘The Wolf Of Snow Hollow’ Review: Clawing Through Stress
A stressed-out police officer struggles not to give in to the paranoia that grips his small mountain town as bodies turn up after each full moon.
‘Kajillionaire’ Interview: Gina Rodriguez on Returning to Sundance & Her Thoughts about Inclusion in the Industry
A young woman's life changes when her criminal parents invite a peculiar woman into their devious schemes.
TIFF 2020 Review: ‘I Care A Lot’ For Twisty Thrillers
A legal guardian taking advantage of her elderly clients makes a potentially grave mistake.
Review: Mysterious Language Of ‘The Whistlers’ Leads To Neo-Noir Fun
Aaron Neuwirth reviews The Whistlers, a Romanian crime film with enough of a quirky side to add quite a bit of humor to the proceedings.
Sundance 2020 Review: Promising Young Woman Isn’t Afraid To Speak Up
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who cross her path.
Review: The Heart-Pounding ‘Uncut Gems’ Features Adam Sandler’s Finest Work
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Uncut Gems, the stress-fueled thriller from the Safdie Brothers, featuring a career-best performance from Adam Sandler.
Review: ‘The Lighthouse’ Is A Gloomy, Smelly Descent Into Madness
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse, a look at the descent into madness for characters portrayed by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.
Review: ‘Parasite’ Climbs Inside And Keeps Everything Darkly Entertaining
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Parasite, the social thriller from director Bong Joon-ho, who has made one of 2019's best features.