movie-review – CinemaRoll

Bugonia and the Imaginative Hell of Yorgos Lanthimos

CinemaRoll member Augie writes about director Yorgos Lanthimos’ most recent film through the lens of transgressive surrealism.

CinemaRoll member Milo explores the allegorical ties to addiction and child neglect in Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025).

CinemaRoll member Henry writes about his love for “Better Man” (2024), an Australian musical biopic staring a chimpanzee.

CinemaRoll member Liv writes about her personal connection to Laurel Parmet’s “The Starling Girl.”

In Harmony Korine’s “Gummo,” kids sniff glue and kill cats. Despite this bleak portrait of youth, is Korine able to create empathetic characters?

SNL sketch films have been produced since the 80s, but do they still hold up today and will more SNL movies be made in the future?

CinemaRoll member Jasira Gay recently attended the FMS Screening of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”. Here’s her take on the film.

Need some classic film recommendations for the new year? Cinemaroll has got you covered.