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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.

Browse our entire reviews archive below

Noah Centineo in The Recruit

Noah Centineo-Led ‘The Recruit’ Is A Brisk and Breezy Spy Dramedy

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Centineo stars in this fun, frothy Netflix dramedy series about a new CIA recruit thrown into the deepest of deep ends.

Helen Mirren in the premiere episode of 1923 - Review

The Premiere of ‘1923’ Finds Promise and Pain in the 20th Century

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Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren star in the latest Yellowstone prequel, which also features plots following a rugged safari hunter and a Native American residential school student.

Avatar The Way Of Water

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Brings Humanity and Empathy to Pandora

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We always knew James Cameron was a big ol’ softie.

Christmas Bloody Christmas

‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’ Slays With Bloody Holiday Fun

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Think bloody Terminator Christmas special, and you’ll be in the right state of mind for Joe Begos’ latest.

Empire Of Light Review

‘Empire of Light’ Is a Visual Feast That Feels Performative Where It Should Dig Deeper

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Cinema has always been an escape, but in Empire of Light, it simply distracts from a deeper indictment of racially motivated violence.

Sr Netflix Documentary

Robert Downey Jr. Gives a Moving Tribute to his Legendary Father in ‘Sr.’

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The story of independent film icon Robert Downey Sr. is beautifully told by his son in this new Netflix documentary.

The Eternal Daughter Review A24

‘The Eternal Daughter’ is a Haunting Depiction of the Nature of Memory

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Joanna Hogg and Tilda Swinton reunite in a mystery that marks one of the year’s best films.

Willow Series Review

The New ‘Willow’ Series Is A Super-Fun Fantasy Throwback

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Warwick Davis returns alongside a charming young cast in the fun Disney+ sequel to Ron Howard’s 1988 fantasy film.

Strange World

‘Strange World’ Explores the Familiar By Way of the Unknown

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Fathers and sons are a steady source of both conflict and redemption, no matter what world you’re on.