Silver Screen Celebration
As the Phoenix Film Festival marks its silver anniversary, executive director Jason Carney reflects on 25 years of transforming Arizona’s film culture through world-class cinema and community engagement.
City of Blights
Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” aims for the stars but gets lost in a labyrinth of its own making, delivering a visually stunning yet bewildering cinematic experience that leaves viewers more exhausted than enlightened.
Cash, Chaos and Corruption: ‘Greedy People’ Hits the Jackpot
“Greedy People” serves up a deliciously twisted tale of moral decay and unbridled avarice, keeping audiences guessing until the very end.
‘Alien: Romulus’: A Xenomorphic Nightmare That Screams Success
“Alien: Romulus” brings heart-pounding terror back to the iconic franchise, delivering a relentless thrill ride that will leave audiences breathless. Read our full review to discover why this latest entry demands to be experienced on the big screen.
‘It Ends with Us’: A Glossy Mirage of Depth
“It Ends with Us” dazzles visually but stumbles narratively, offering a glossy yet shallow exploration of complex themes. Our critic weighs in on this highly anticipated adaptation.
From Russia with Love: Don Bluth Brings ‘Anastasia’ to Life Onstage
Animation legend Don Bluth brings his beloved “Anastasia” to life onstage, offering Arizona audiences an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience at his Scottsdale playhouse.
Maternal Mayhem: ‘Mothers’ Instinct’ Turns Suburban Bliss into Psychological Warfare
In “Mothers’ Instinct,” Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway deliver powerhouse performances as two 1960s suburban mothers whose friendship unravels into a chilling psychological thriller.
‘Twisters’ Touches Down: A Tornado of Thrills Sweeps the Big Screen
“Twisters” roars into theaters, promising a perfect storm of heart-pounding action and cutting-edge visual effects. Phoenix Film Critics Society member Joseph J. Airdo explores whether this long-awaited sequel to the 1996 classic lives up to the hype or gets lost in the wind.
‘Maxxxine’: Hollywood Dreams Meet Neon Nightmares in Ti West’s Trilogy Finale
“Maxxxine” caps Ti West’s X trilogy with style, but lacks predecessor’s punch.
Sandstone Sagas
Discover the untold stories behind John Ford’s legendary Cavalry Trilogy and the iconic landscape of Monument Valley in this exclusive preview of Michael F. Blake’s new book, “The Cavalry Trilogy: John Ford, John Wayne and the Making of Three Classic Westerns.”