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.
Pretty in Pink
A new exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum explores 65 years of Barbie’s influence on culture and fashion.