‘EO’ and the donkey that enchanted Cannes | movie review
Eo follows life through the eyes of the eponymous donkey as he experiences life and conflict in the human world Continue reading ‘EO’ and the donkey that enchanted Cannes | movie review
Karl Delossantos
Hey, I'm Karl, founder and film critic at Smash Cut. I started Smash Cut in 2014 to share my love of movies and give a perspective I haven't yet seen represented. I'm also an editor at The New York Times, a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, and a member of the Online Film Critics Society.
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ brings horror to the MCU | movie review
Doctor Strange has to go up against his fellow Avenger Wanda Maximoff in order to save a young girl and the fabric of the multiverse Don't worry, Sam Raimi fans. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness fully goes horror—jump scares, body horror, a smattering of diabolical kills and all. It's a Marvel Cinematic Universe…
Cold War gay romance ‘Firebird’ lacks spark | movie review
Firebird tells the true story of a hidden romance between a private in the Cold War-era Soviet military and a star fighter pilot Continue reading Cold War gay romance ‘Firebird’ lacks spark | movie review
‘Crush’ is a typical high school rom-com — and that’s a good thing | movie review
Crush follows an awkward queer high schooler as she tries clear her name as the school vandal while navigating a new crush Continue reading ‘Crush’ is a typical high school rom-com — and that’s a good thing | movie review
‘The Northman’ goes south | movie review
Years after witnessing his father’s murder, a Viking prince goes on a rampage across Scandinavia to avenge his death and save his mother. Continue reading ‘The Northman’ goes south | movie review
2022 Oscars: And the Oscar for worst ceremony goes to…
In an effort to make the Oscars cool again, The Academy made the Oscars deeply uncool Continue reading 2022 Oscars: And the Oscar for worst ceremony goes to…
‘X’ is a Texas Boogie Nights Massacre | movie review
X follows a young group of aspiring filmmakers who travel to an isolated farm to film a porn. It doesn’t go well. Continue reading ‘X’ is a Texas Boogie Nights Massacre | movie review
‘Sissy’ directors and star Aisha Dee chat their new horror | Interview
Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes chat their new horror-comedy Sissy, which premiered at SXSW, along with star Aisha Dee Continue reading ‘Sissy’ directors and star Aisha Dee chat their new horror | Interview
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ is a bloody game of Among Us | SXSW review
Accusations fly between a group of friends after a stormy game night turns deadly in Bodies Bodies Bodies. Continue reading ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ is a bloody game of Among Us | SXSW review
‘The Cow’ is empty calories | SXSW review
A couple heads out to a remote cabin for a romantic getaway, but only one of them returns. The Cow follows Winona Ryder's Kath as she unravels the mystery. The Cow starts and ends showing promise for Eli Horowitz as a director. However, the movie’s undercooked non-linear narrative and rough screenplay undercut any dramatic tension…