Kyle Aaronson

Animation Film ‘Your Name.’ May Be the Best Body Swapping Movie in Decades

Animation Film ‘Your Name.’ May Be the Best Body Swapping Movie in Decades

Although lacking slightly in character development, Makoto Shinkai's newest film is saccharine, gorgeous and heartwarming.

‘Donnie Darko’ Is Still Worth Enduring the Impenetrability

‘Personal Shopper’, a Personal Ghost Story

‘Personal Shopper’, a Personal Ghost Story

Olivier Assayas' most recent production offers layered thematic content and a strong performance from Kristen Stewart.
‘Nocturnal Animals’ Is a Riveting Cinematic Mess

‘Nocturnal Animals’ Is a Riveting Cinematic Mess

Though Tom Ford's follow-up to A Single Man derails at the end, getting there proves to be a thoroughly exhilarating experience.
The Painful Beauty in Barry Jenkins’ ‘Moonlight’

The Painful Beauty in Barry Jenkins’ ‘Moonlight’

Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight is more than just a film; it’s lasting therapy for broken hearts and depressed minds, packaged brilliantly in green and blue

‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River’ Showcases Love, Loss, and Nothing In-between

‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River’ Showcases Love, Loss, and Nothing In-between

Mo-young Jin's debut documentary fails to develop its characters or story, and only scratches the surface of the universal emotions with which is grapples.

Nate Parker’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Is a Lose-Lose for the Academy

‘Autumn Lights’ Eschews Genre for Trivial Melancholy

‘Autumn Lights’ Eschews Genre for Trivial Melancholy

In his debut feature, Angad Aulakh fails to provide engaging characters after turning his nose up at the sexy thriller that could've been.
‘Don’t Think Twice’ Is a Frustratingly Accurate Exploration of Selfishness

‘Don’t Think Twice’ Is a Frustratingly Accurate Exploration of Selfishness

Mike Birbiglia's second feature maintains audience engagement despite its frequently unlikable characters