In The Worst Person in the World, director Joachim Trier and lead actress Renate Reinsve explore a fascinating, imperfect, and sorely relatable, well, person. “I feel like a spectator in my own life,”…
‘Jackass Forever’ review: A joyful celebration of masculinity in all its, ahem, fluidity
Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for even more hurt in Jackass Forever, the fourth installment in the series that invites you to laugh your ass off. Back in 2000, at the start of the new millenniu…
Now Streaming: Nobody, A Hero, and 25 more movies you can watch this week
We’re almost at the end of January, which means we’ll soon receive a glut of new streaming options in time for Valentine’s Day. Before all that heartbreak happens, however, we’…
Sundance 2022: ‘A Love Song’ is a both poignant and hopeful ballad
Directed and written by Max Walker-Silverman, A Love Song stars Dale Dickey, Wes Studi, Michelle Wilson, Benja K. Thomas, John Way, and Marty Grace Dennis. It’s part of the Premieres section at …
Sundance 2022: ‘After Yang’ infuses Kogonada’s minimalist melancholy with futilistic futurism
Directed by Kogonada (Columbus), After Yang stars Colin Farrell, Jodie-Turner Smith, Haley Lu Richardson, and Justin H. Min. It’s part of the Spotlight features at this year’s Sundance Fil…
Why Critics Hate the Movies You Love
The following is an edited transcript of the video essay above. You can subscribe to Jon in Theory by clicking here. When you think about a big-budget, blockbuster Hollywood movie, what comes to mind?…
Now Streaming: Paddington, The Last Duel, and 14 more movies you can watch this week
With so many streaming services to sift through, missing out on the latest release is all too easy. We here at The Young Folks certainly believe you should get your money’s worth with the apps y…