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Christopher Lloyd says Jim Jarmusch's latest, "Father Mother Sister Brother," is an eclectic anthology approach to dysfu...
01/09/2026

Christopher Lloyd says Jim Jarmusch's latest, "Father Mother Sister Brother," is an eclectic anthology approach to dysfunctional families that makes for a moody study of manners.



Though it may not be for everyone, Jim Jarmusch's eclectic anthology approach to dysfunctional families makes for a moody study of manners.

"I Was a Stranger" is an anthology of connected stories about Syrian refugees. In his , critic Christopher Lloyd calls ...
01/08/2026

"I Was a Stranger" is an anthology of connected stories about Syrian refugees. In his , critic Christopher Lloyd calls it a searing tale that shows both the depravity and grace of humanity in crisis.

This anthology of connected stories about Syrian refugees is a searing tale that shows both the depravity and grace of humanity in crisis.

Will Arnett steps way outside his funnyman role, ironically in a film in which he plays a guy struggling through divorce...
01/08/2026

Will Arnett steps way outside his funnyman role, ironically in a film in which he plays a guy struggling through divorce who finds his salvation as a standup comedian.

Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" is a a moving romantic dramedy that shows the juice is worth the squeeze – whether that’s creatively or interpersonally.

IFJA members Ben Sears and Christopher Lloyd get together for a podcast comparing their favorite films of 2025 and looki...
01/08/2026

IFJA members Ben Sears and Christopher Lloyd get together for a podcast comparing their favorite films of 2025 and looking ahead to the most anticipated releases of 2026.

Ben Sears of The Movie State joins Christopher Lloyd to hash out their favorite movies from 2025 and look forward in anticipation to the coming year in film.

A reprise of Alec Toombs' review of Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" from last year's Heartland International Film F...
01/07/2026

A reprise of Alec Toombs' review of Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" from last year's Heartland International Film Festival. The picture opens in theaters Friday and is well worth a watch.

Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" is a a moving romantic dramedy that shows the juice is worth the squeeze – whether that’s creatively or interpersonally.

"My Neighbor Adolf" is a little gem of a movie about a Holocaust survivor who suspects his new neighbor is the Führer; i...
01/07/2026

"My Neighbor Adolf" is a little gem of a movie about a Holocaust survivor who suspects his new neighbor is the Führer; it starts out as a comedy caper, edges into tragic lament and somehow lands in sweet sentiment.

by Christopher Lloyd

A little gem of a movie about a Holocaust survivor who suspects his new neighbor is the Führer; it starts out as a comedy caper, edges into tragic lament and somehow lands in sweet sentiment.

Win tickets to see at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis! Gerard Butler and family are back for another post-apocaly...
01/06/2026

Win tickets to see at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis! Gerard Butler and family are back for another post-apocalyptic adventure, traveling to Europe to seek out new opportunities while encountering familiar threats.

Gerard Butler is back in this sequel to the 2020 post-apocalyptic thriller. Win free tickets to see it thanks to our friends at Alamo!

Critics Choice member Christopher Lloyd analyzes the awards from the national broadcast film critic group and reads the ...
01/06/2026

Critics Choice member Christopher Lloyd analyzes the awards from the national broadcast film critic group and reads the tea leaves to see what they portend for the rest of the awards season, building up to the .

Everything points to a showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" as the movie awards season kicks into high gear.

In his latest column, Christopher Lloyd calls "Hot Rod" a schmaltzy B-movie that's enjoyable for its piping Ford roads...
01/05/2026

In his latest column, Christopher Lloyd calls "Hot Rod" a schmaltzy B-movie that's enjoyable for its piping Ford roadsters and "Re**er Madness"-style treatment of the scourge of teens armed with high-compression engines.

This schmaltzy B-movie is enjoyable for its piping Ford roadsters and "Re**er Madness"-style treatment of the scourge of teens armed with high-compression engines.

Time to find out what was our most popular post last week!
01/04/2026

Time to find out what was our most popular post last week!



"We Bury the Dead" shambles past genre expectations opting for grief and guilt over gore.

Yapper Christopher Lloyd, a member of the professional association for broadcast film critics, reveals his ballot for th...
01/03/2026

Yapper Christopher Lloyd, a member of the professional association for broadcast film critics, reveals his ballot for the in advance of the ceremony Sunday night. Be sure to tune in!

One member of the esteemed broadcast critics groups offers a sneak peak into his votes for the 2025 awards. Winners will be announced Jan. 4.

The crew at the Rough Cut Retrospective offer their take on ! Tune in here or on your favorite streaming platform.
01/03/2026

The crew at the Rough Cut Retrospective offer their take on ! Tune in here or on your favorite streaming platform.

The Rough Cut Retrospective have a SPOILER filled discussion on James Cameron's newest theatrical release, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'.

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