MOVIE ANALYSIS

Brian review roundup: Critics praise this SXSW indie comedy as funny, awkward and emotionally sharp, with a standout performance by Ben Wang. — Brian Review: SXSW Indie Breakout Delivers Laughs and Heart

Brian premiered at SXSW 2026 and has quickly emerged as one of the festival’s most talked-about indie discoveries, signaling the arrival of a fresh new voice in director Will Ropp. Positioned as an offbeat coming-of-age comedy with a deeply awkward emotional core, the film is currently seeking U.S. distribution, but early reactions suggest it may not stay under the radar...
March 24, 2026

Ustaad Bhagat Singh review roundup: Critics praise Pawan Kalyan’s performance but call the film outdated and uneven. Mixed reactions dominate.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Review Roundup: Pawan Kalyan Shines, Film Feels Outdated

Ustaad Bhagat Singh has arrived in theatres amid massive expectations, bringing together Pawan Kalyan and director Harish Shankar for what was positioned as a high-voltage commercial entertainer. The reunion, carrying the legacy of Gabbar Singh, promised a blend of mass...

20 Mar 2026

They Will Kill You reviews are mixed as critics react to the SXSW horror film starring Zazie Beetz, praising its energy but criticizing its chaotic story.

They Will Kill You Reviews: Zazie Beetz Shines in Divisive Horror

Premiering as a headliner at the South by Southwest Film Festival, They Will Kill You arrives with the kind of genre ambition that immediately grabs attention. Directed by Kirill Sokolov and led by Zazie Beetz, the film blends satanic cult...

19 Mar 2026

Maddie Ziegler, Uma Thurman and Lana Condor in Pretty Lethal as critics react in Pretty Lethal reviews following the film’s SXSW premiere.

Pretty Lethal Review Roundup: Critics Split on Prime Video’s Ballet Action Thriller

Premiering at the South by Southwest Film Festival ahead of its streaming debut on Prime Video, Pretty Lethal arrives with one of the more unusual action concepts to surface on the festival circuit this year. Directed by Vicky Jewson and...

17 Mar 2026