The Substance, Explained: What Named Critics Said About Coralie Fargeat's Body-Horror Hit
A reception roundup of The Substance (2024): how critics at major outlets received Coralie Fargeat's film, and what it won during the 2024-25 awards season.
Reviews: Tested and Rated
Films, series, documentaries and specials watched in full and judged plainly, with a runtime note and a clear sense of whom each will suit.
What Named Critics Said About Wicked: The Reception Record, Explained
A verdict-free roundup of how named critics and outlets received Jon M. Chu's 2024 musical Wicked — the praise, the pushback, and the awards record.
What Named Critics Said About Conclave: The Reception Record, Explained
A verdict-free roundup of how named critics and outlets received Edward Berger's 2024 papal thriller, from its Telluride premiere to awards season.
The Brutalist, Explained: What Named Critics Said About Brady Corbet's Epic
The Brutalist won three Oscars on March 2, 2025, after a Venice prize and a season of debate over its length and methods — here is the attributed critical record.
Anora, Explained: What Named Critics Said About the Oscar Winner
Sean Baker's Anora won five Academy Awards on March 2, 2025 — here is what named critics and outlets said about the film, praise and reservations included.