Movies

Movies, we love ’em. Film School Rejects covers a wide range of movie-related topics, from reviews of new releases to retrospectives on classic films. We also love making lists, writing essays about how our favorites were made, and talking about the most interesting projects in development.

For your consideration — our favorite movies from the last few years:

You can also browse our archives by genre — everything from Horror to Action to Comedy.

Sundance Review: ‘Sugar’ Can’t Survive on Heart Alone

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From the directors of ‘Half Nelson’ comes a slowly paced drama about a Dominican baseball player coming to America.

Sundance Blog: Interviews, Snow and Surprises

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Sundance rolls on, and with no sleep and plenty more work to do, I keep rolling as well.

Sundance Review: Assassination of a High School President

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Director Brett Simon and a talented cast deliver a vision of a John Hughes-style noir flick that is smart, sexy and thoroughly entertaining.

Sundance Review: Quentin Tarantino Presents Hell Ride

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Director Larry Bishop brings the fun with his modern day Grindhouse biker flick.

Sundance Review: Adventures of Power

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Be prepared to be charmed… for at least the first 10 minutes.

Sundance Review: Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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Alex Gibney’s amazing documentary has me upset… It makes me feel uncultured.

Sundance Review: ‘Funny Games’ Delivers Shock and Yawn

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Michael Haneke’s shot-for-shot remake starts with intensity and rolls on toward stupidity like a breakless freight train.

Sundance Blog: Surrealism

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Today I may finally turn over my life to caffeine…

Sundance Review: ‘The Escapist’ is a Valiant Effort from a First Time Director

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Brian Cox stars as a man who decides to escape from his life-long prison sentence to see his dying daughter one last time.