Barry Wurst

Thriller uses political campaign to fuel lackluster genre dud Erik Bloomquist's “Founders Day” is a terrible new teen slasher movie, the kind of junk Eli Roth's “ Thanksgiving ” successfully lampooned just weeks ago.

'Selma' director doesn't hold back in film overloaded with cultural themes

Jonathan Glazer's “The Zone of Interest” begins with a family sitting by a stream, enjoying an idyllic day.

'70s-era talk show parody runs out of gas at worst possible time Colin and Cameron Cairnes' “Late Night with the Devil” presents itself as a documentary about a haunted episode of a 1977 talk show, which we see in full.

Celebrated director draws humanity from humble, day-to-day moments Wim Wenders' “Perfect Days” is the portrait of a life that might seem small and simple, but is full of insight, discipline, and steady rewards.

Adam Wingard's “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is silly, exciting and astonishing in its lack of originality.

Zendaya leads the tennis drama Challengers, but it's the auteur behind the camera who makes the most of this bold love triangle.

This forgotten '80s gem still has the power to creep audiences out Bob Balaban's “Parents” (1989) begins with a series of family rituals.

Maïwenn's take on the oft-covered figure avoids costume drama's musty reputation

The Life Aquatic let Wes Anderson embrace his inner voice, a move that angered some while changing the course of his career.