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Film Obsessive's The Blonde in Front, aka Cati Glidewell, shares her just-out-of-the-theater reaction to NOVOCAINE.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been a force in Hollywood for years, consistently delivering compelling performances across a wide range of genres.

The cast of The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick sits down with Film Obsessive at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival.

Our writer discusses the unique turn that the genre of music biopics took in 2024, and analyzes what this trend could mean for future films.

High Rollers is an action heist film gambling on a cast including John Travolta and Gina Gershon to fix dull dialogue and calamitous cliches.

Film Obsessive's The Blonde in Front, aka Cati Glidewell, reviews LAST BREATH.

Eephus presents the final game between the River Dogs and Adler's Paint, two recreational baseball teams who say a lot by simply playing ball.

Your Higher Self is an intricately crafted, intimate documentary about the absurdities that makes us human.

Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis selects short films from SXSW's Texas and Narrative competitions.

Ahead of the SXSW premiere of Spreadsheet Champions, director Kristina Kraskov sat down with Film Obsessive.

The sequel to the Ben Affleck vehicle The Accountant relies heavily on star power but founders dully everywhere else.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror premiered at SXSW with a room filled with love from its fans to celebrate an enduring legacy.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD is a return to simpler MCU form in the eyes of the hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.

#SXSW 2025: TRASH BABY was one of the first screenings to open SXSW about twelve year old Stevie who just wants to be as cool as her neighbor, Edie.

#SXSW 2025: Perhaps a little ramblin’ farm kid can save your soul if you see O'DESSA as the sincere, electrifying leap of faith it is.

Atom Egoyan's latest film SEVEN VEILS stars Amanda Seyfried as an opera director blurring the lines between a production of Salome and her own troubled past.

Catch our coverage of 3 different films playing at #SXSW 2025, including REELING. How are they? It's a mixed bag.

#SXSW 2025: Film Obsessive News Editor Tina Kakadelis selects short films from SXSW's Animation, Documentary, and Midnight competitions.

#SXSW 2025: Even if some of the jokes don’t land, or if it falters due to its small-scale limitations, DEAD LOVER is entrancing.

The True Beauty of Being Bitten By a Tick is a horror for those of us who might be more than a little afraid of becoming an adult.

Bong Joon-ho's latest film Mickey 17 demonstrates how sharp his commentary still is, even when exploring his ambitions in a satirical sci-fi setting.

Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut There’s Still Tomorrow follows one working-class housewife’s journey towards a better future in 1940s Italy.

The Rule of Jenny Pen pits wiley Geoffrey Rush against sadistic John Lithgow in a brilliantly nasty psychological thriller.

GOOD ONE is a quiet drama that explores masculinity, micro-aggressions, and the female experience.

The new documentary LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY is an ode to an icon and all her sequined glory.

Kid sleuths in Italian thriller I'M NOT SCARED and the Argentine noir IF I SHOULD DIE BEFORE I WAKE find the truth and lose their innocence.

In this article, we rank all the Star Wars scores, celebrating John Williams' legendary contribution to the franchise.

The hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast are astute enough to recognize movies that are one-of-a-kind. In their eyes, 1982's TRON is one of those movies, with standout originality and visual composition.

This year, Anora wins big as the 97th Oscars celebrated many of the top films from 2024 both from the mainstream and independent scenes.

ASIAN PERSUASION is a quirky romcom held up by a charming cast about an underachiever trying to escape alimony by finding his ex-wife a lover.

Film Obsessive has the exclusive first look at the poster for the world premiere of ALI EATS AMERICA at the Sonoma International Film Festival.

Millers in Marriage, from actor-director Edward Burns, features an outstanding cast of fiftysomethings at a mature crossroads.

Daddy issues and killer wind-up monkeys abound in Osgood Perkins's adaptation of the Stephen King horror tale THE MONKEY.

Delaney Buffet's first feature, Adult Best Friends is a charming and personal story about the evolution of life-long friendship.

Racewalkers is unafraid to laugh at itself and wholeheartedly embraces the joy can come from the most unexpected places.

A pre-fame Sissy Spacek stars in 1974's Ginger in the Morning, recently remastered and re-released on Blu-ray disc by Film Masters.

Conclave producer Michael Jackman speaks with Film Obsessive's Lilli Keeve about his involvement in the Oscar-nominated film.

Film Obsessive's writing staff gathers to predict the 97th Academy Award winners for Acting, Directing, Writing, Picture, and more.

The Substance has transfixed the hosts of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast to the point they rejigger the movie.

Freaky Tales, in theaters April 4th, plays like an homage to Walter Hill and Michael Mann, with more grit and comedy https://buff.ly/41crZkD #filmobsessive #freakytales

Parthenope, Paolo Sorrentino's latest film, unevenly explores the complexities of digging through the past to account for the present https://buff.ly/434wAbe #filmobsessive #parthenope

Film Obsessive's "The Blonde in Front" aka Cati Glidewell shares her take on THE MONKEY. Go see it!

The Heisei Godzilla era is well known for its dramatic tension, and today we go into what each film is really trying to say.

The Tao of Steve is a clever indie romcom from 2000 that shows how witty banter and real character insights can make a captivating story.

Little Bites has a strong core concept and some atmospheric build up, but the slow pace and lack of background detail undermine its chills.

Composer Paul Leonard-Morgan sits down with Film Obsessive to talk about the music of the upcoming film, Last Breath.

Ahead of the release of action/comedy Old Guy, director Simon West sat down with Film Obsessive to discuss the generational clash.

The Criterion Collection's remaster of Godard's King Lear on Blu-ray disc is the film's first presentable appearance on physical media.

New on Criterion Collection 4K UHD, CROSSING DELANCEY is a 1980s delight, a film that takes a woman's choices and culture seriously.

Kino Classics' five-disc special edition Blu-ray set Oscar Micheaux: The Complete Collection includes all of the director's surviving films.