Author:   Kristina Guckenberger

ACLU attorneys come off like rock stars in this documentary.

Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti are stuck in a time loop in this creative romantic comedy.

An honest portrayal of teenage girlhood, set in 1994 Seoul.

Elisabeth Moss and Odessa Young are phenomenal in this fictionalized biography of author Shirley Jackson.

An important tale of one man’s existential journey through loss and trauma, and all of the messy, unlikable ways he attempts to cope with it.

Betty Gilpin and some inspired action scenes nearly save this overly ambitious political satire.

Céline Sciamma's acclaimed drama is a female-focused masterpiece about the creation of love and art, and the most honest lesbian romance ever depicted onscreen.

The Weinstein/#MeToo-inspired drama is monotonous and frustrating.

Blake Lively gives her all in this revenge thriller but is double-crossed by a convoluted plot and uneven pace.

John Kasbe’s documentary masterfully lends a complex humanity to the dark underbelly of the elephant poaching industry and those who rely on it to survive.

Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel is a complete delight.

Elizabeth Banks' reboot of the spy series is fun and refreshingly feminine.

Kristina Guckenberger and Edwin Arnaudin agree that Taika Waititi's anti-hate satire is an extraordinary melding of humor and heart — and one of the year's best films.

Angelina Jolie reprises her delightfully wry and dark role, while Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning also shine.

The latest animated take on the macabre clan is aimed squarely at children.

J.Lo shines in this flawed, joyful and empowering fact-based crime dramedy.

A captivating, harrowing narrative documentary about Hatidze Muratova, Europe’s last female wild beekeeper.

The talents of Melissa McCarthy, Elisabeth Moss and Tiffany Haddish are largely wasted in this shoddy period crime drama.

Lulu Wang's remarkable film expertly balances comedy, drama and international family relations.

Kristina Guckenberger and Ali McGhee discuss the new horror film from Ari Aster (Hereditary).

A Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth reunion is wasted in this misguided reboot.