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.

‘Justified: City Primeval’ is Relentlessly Cool

By Valerie Ettenhofer

Raylan Givens takes on Detroit in the welcome, excellent revival season of FX’s neo-Western drama.

What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Review

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 5 Loses The Plot But It Still Makes Us Laugh

By Valerie Ettenhofer

Five seasons in, the FX vampire comedy isn’t the sharpest it’s ever been, but it’s still worth a watch thanks to its always-stellar cast.

You Should Definitely RSVP To ‘The Afterparty’ Season 2

By Valerie Ettenhofer

Apple TV’s genre-hopping mystery comedy returns for a star-studded, streamlined second season that’s better than the first.

Steven Soderbergh’s Crime Thriller ‘Full Circle’ is a Star-Studded Misfire

By Valerie Ettenhofer

A compelling and unusual kidnapping plot is hampered by messy writing in the latest Max miniseries.

‘The Wrath of Becky’ Knows the Only Good Nazi Is a Dead Nazi

By Rob Hunter

Neo-nazis never learn, and now they’re paying the price for our enjoyment.

‘The Witcher’ Has A Good Thing Going In Season 3

By Valerie Ettenhofer

Season 3 of Netflix’s The Witcher features more beasts, more political scheming, and a surprisingly enjoyable bit of found family bonding.

‘The Bear’ Tries A New Recipe That Hits The Spot

By Valerie Ettenhofer

FX and Hulu’s The Bear returns with a new season that’s full of wisdom, beauty, and, yes, all the stress you’d expect from a chaotic restaurant makeover.