reviews

'Wild Goat Surf' Paints a Stunning Portrait of Growing Pains

Directed by Caitlyn Sponheimer

PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2024

A momentous directorial debut for Caitlyn Sponheimer, Wild Goat Surf is a formidable force of filmmaking. A tender and heartwarming explora...

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Breathes Fire into the Tarnished Legacy of 'Game of Thrones'

Created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal

PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2024

After the catastrophically disappointing final season of Game of Thrones, the apprehensively anticipated House of the Dragon spin-off serie...

The Decemberists Enjoy the Journey on 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'

PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2024

Colin Meloy's been a busy guy — his YA and children's novels have taken up a lot of his time. He didn't intend for the Decemberists' hiatus...

'Inside Out 2' Gets to the Root of Who We Are

Directed by Kelsey Mann

PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2024

The first Inside Out film contains a reliably imaginative foundation to work from. It also offers a more abstract concept than Pixar's usua...

Zsela's 'Big for You' Is a Luxuriant Exhale

Exclaim! Staff Picks

PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2024

Zsela's voice is an anchor. The NYC songwriter's deep, bottom-of-the-throat vocals pull her songs to the dusky half-light of the ocean floo...

Cola Are Working Toward Something New on 'The Gloss'

PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2024

Formed from the ashes of Ought by ex-members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, Cola started as a duo in 2019. After just one practice with Darc...

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 Provided Lessons, Vibes, and Charli XCX at Her Absolute Best

Parc del Fòrum, May 29–Jun 2

PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2024

It shouldn't have taken this long, but I think I'm ready to admit it: European festivals have North American festivals beat.I'm sorry, but...

L'Impératrice Sound More Like Themselves Than Ever on 'Pulsar'

PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2024

If they were actually played in clubs this side of the Atlantic, L'Impératrice would likely be a darling. The French-French dance group mak...