Movie and TV Reviews from Film School Rejects

Over the course of our more than 15-year existence, FSR has published thousands of reviews. We have reviewed movies from film festivals like Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and Cannes. We review new theatrical and streaming releases. We even have two recurring columns — Previously On and Up Next — in which we review new and returning TV shows. And just as a fun fact, we used to give out letter grades with our reviews.

‘House of Gucci’ is Oddly Dull Whenever Jared Leto is Offscreen

By Rob Hunter

Yes, we’re serious.

‘King Richard’ Succeeds as an Inspiring Biopic and a Thrilling Tennis Film

By Rob Hunter

His name is in the title, but this is a biopic of an entire family supporting and succeeding together.

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ is a Safe, Perversion-Free Family Adventure

By Brad Gullickson

Well, except for those Mini Stay Pufts — there’s nothing timid or cuddly about those gooey demons.

‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ Overindulges in Hero Worship

By Will DiGravio

Andrew Garfield delivers one of the best performances of his career in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s otherwise disappointing feature directorial debut.

‘The Great’ is a Violent Delight

By Valerie Ettenhofer

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer reviews Season 2 of Hulu’s quasi-historical series, calling the return ruthless, funny, and relentlessly entertaining.

‘Black and Missing’ Highlights a Media Blindspot and its Consequences

By Naomi Elias

We review the HBO documentary series, which follows the Black and Missing Foundation in its efforts to spread awareness about missing persons of color.

After Years of Anticipation, ‘The Wheel of Time’ Falls Flat

By Valerie Ettenhofer

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer says it’s hard to engage with Amazon’s new high fantasy series thanks to its middling CGI and overstuffed mythology.