Reviews

Our Critical Position

We do not hedge. We do not write for the studio, the publicist, or the algorithm. A review here takes a position and defends it.

— The Reviews Desk

The Three Forms

One section, three moments in a film's life

A rapid first-impression verdict on a new release — published within a day or two of opening.

Rapid Verdict

The definitive critical review, written after repeated viewing — the full argument for what a film does.

Definitive Review

A re-evaluation of a film after time has passed — does the original verdict still hold?

Re-Evaluation