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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

May December

Todd Haynes’ ‘May December’ Twists the Knife to the Bone

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In which Todd Haynes goes full Pedro Almodóvar and never looks back.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Is a Winning Remix With Surprises Up Its Sleeve

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A familiar voice cast returns for this bold, heartfelt, self-referential new take on a much-loved story.

Silent Night Woo

‘Silent Night’ and John Woo Know That Bullets Speak Louder Than Words

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Only the living care about the cost of revenge.

The Crown

‘The Crown’ Says Goodbye To Princess Diana With A Problematic, Captivating Final Season

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Elizabeth Debicki and Imelda Staunton return in the final season of Netflix’s once-adored, recently iffy historical drama.

The Curse

‘The Curse’ Is An Insufferable, Overlong Genre-Bender

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Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and Benny Safdie can’t save this exhausting new satire, which is now on Showtime.

Thanksgiving

‘Thanksgiving’ Sees Eli Roth Cook Up a Fun and Thrilling Holiday Slasher

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Leftovers may be scarce, but you’ll definitely be returning to this one year after year.

The Marvels

‘The Marvels’ Succeeds By Adding Fun and Cutting the MCU Bloat

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The 33rd movie in the MCU is also the shortest, and that’s progress.

Fellow Travelers Review

‘Fellow Travelers’ is Phenomenal, As Is Jonathan Bailey

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Bailey and Matt Bomer co-star in this heady, tension-soaked, fantastic take on the Lavender Scare.

Invincible Season 2 Review

‘Invincible’ Season 2 Is Aggressively Just Okay

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The second season of Robert Kirkman’s superhero series makes a point of sticking close to the comic books on which it’s based, but that’s not always a good thing.