Roommates (2026) Film Review

A shy freshman, Devon, hopes to reinvent herself in college by becoming best friends with her cool roommate, Celeste, but their bond sours into a passive-aggressive war as Celeste’s behavior becomes increasingly manipulative.

Roommates is directed by Chandler Levack director of We Forgot to Break Up (2017), I Like Movies (2022) and Mile End Kicks (2026).

It’s worth noting that Mile End Kicks and Roommates came out the exact same day which was April 17th 2026 very neat! I also do think it’s kind of interesting due to both films centering someone in different parts of their life, Mile End Kicks focuses on being in your late 20s and trying to figure yourself out in the world with this feel of loneliness. Roommates focuses on freshmen year of college, someone who just graduated high school. They are both done in very different styles but I thought it was neat to point out.

Roommates is a surprisingly decent Netflix comedy, there are some flaws that do unfortunately hold this movie back from reaching “great” territory, but for what the film is and how Chandler Levack is able to tell the story in this sort of focused way (up until the third act) I do think it’s worth it in the end.

Sadie Sandler (daughter of Adam Sandler) does a really great job here, while this isn’t her first role. This is her first performance without Adam Sandler being in the movie. Her performance as Devon has the right amount of charm and character moments that really bring the fun atmosphere to life. She shows off her range in her performance decently well, plus her chemistry with the rest of the cast especially Chloe East is quite fascinating.

Chloe East plays Celeste someone who is truly unlikable and due to some grounded moments from East, the performance ends up delivering quite well. She’s able to switch from being a seemingly sweet person to a pretty nasty one with a flip of a switch, it has this Regina George from Mean Girls (2004) sort of feel that Chloe East captures incredibly well.

The rest of the film is solid, it’s entertaining enough to reach the finish line. But it is admittedly on the basic side of things, luckily there are the technical elements such as the fun music and the speedy editing to back the film up.

It’s very clear that this is a much different film from director Chandler Levack, whereas her last couple films have had more of a grounded approach. Roommates is a much more sillier approach with some grounded moments as well as being larger in scale. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as the movie manages to stick the landing, but you do start to see the cracks during the third act where things get a bit too chaotic that can potentially take the viewer out of the experience.

Overall Roommates is not bad, it’s decently fun and has great performances. Not everything works here, but if you are looking for a quick watch this will do the job.

Roommates is available on Netflix.

6/10 C+

Mile End Kicks (2026) Film Review

A 24-year-old music critic gets romantically involved with members of an indie band in Montreal.

Mile End Kicks is directed by Chandler Levack director of We Forgot to Break Up (2017), I Like Movies (2022) and Roommates (2026).

Mile End Kicks on the surface may just seem like another coming of age film and while it does share some common traits, what Levack does here with the coming of age template is what makes this one stand on its own. Combine that with charm, fun, charisma, very well written characters and strong acting you then have yourself something quite special.

Barbie Ferreira as Grace Pine a music critic who is trying to accomplish her goals feels all too real, Ferreira’s performance has this natural tone of meeting a handful of people while also having this feel of loneliness. Grace Pine is trying to find her voice in the world and figure out what she really wants, Ferreira portrays this so beautifully and captures the different emotions the film goes for. Whether it’s humorous moments, heartfelt moments or moments of loneliness, Ferreira is able to quickly adapt to the change and go all out.

Devon Bostick and Stanley Simons are both fantastic here as well, Bonstick shows off how great of a comedic actor he really is. Plus much like Ferreira, he is able to quickly adapt to the film’s atmosphere. Simons also has some quite humorous moments as well and brings this sort of raw presence to the story. Ferreira’s chemistry with Bonstick and Simons is also quite great as well, the back and forth dialogue between them is grounded and has this charm that really draws you into the film.

What really sells Mile End Kicks is the film’s writing, I mentioned it before but there is this sense of loneliness to the film that anyone can really relate to. In particular this film is capturing this time in your late 20s where you feel alone in the world and have to find your voice and what you really want in the world. The natural dialogue between the characters really amplifies this, especially when this theme of feeling like there is something new that you are missing. This theme of old experience vs new experience that brings you on this road that has two completely different paths, it’s something everyone has experienced at least once in their life. The film really does a fascinating job of capturing this, showing it through the eyes of Grace and her experiences.

The humor and charm of the writing is just as satisfying, there is this beautiful tone that really captures the heartfelt moments and brings the experience front and center, the relationships that Grace forms feel complete as well as feeling like a much larger community in the film’s world. The slow burn aspect really brings the focus on building bonds and only brings the film’s desire to form these characters in such a beautiful light.

Overall Mile End Kicks is a beautiful film that Chandler Levack truly hit out of the park, it’s a coming of age story that hits all the right notes and does a lot more to make the film stand on its own. If you are a fan of the genre this is one that is absolutely worth seeking out.

Mile End Kicks is currently in theaters and expands to more theaters tomorrow.

8/10 B+

Over Your Dead Body (2026) Film Review

A couple with secret plans to murder each other at a remote cabin find their schemes unravel when strangers arrive, leading to chaotic carnage.

Over Your Dead Body is directed by Jorma Taccone director of MacGruber (2010) and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016). The film is an English-language remake of The Trip (2021).

Over Your Dead Body is a fun ride that definitely has its bumps in the road, but for the most part sticks the landing due to some incredibly fun slapstick and a really solid cast.

Jason Segel and Samara Weaving work incredibly well together, Segel brings a lot of the film’s humor. He is able to match the film’s chaotic and slapstick nature and even moves away from his traditional comedic roles and goes far more chaotic and riotous. Samara Weaving continues to show that she’s one of the most exciting actresses working today, she uses a lot of what makes her performance in horror comedies such as the Ready Or Not movies so great and applies here. It’s definitely not as large in scale, but it’s still very entertaining and much like Segel’s performance, it matches the tone of the film incredibly well.

Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis are both great here as well. Olyphant always brings a certain intensity to his villain roles and here is no exception, Juliette Lewis gives an entertaining performance that is filled to the brim with this balance of humor and genuine craziness. The two add a lot of spirit and fun to the film that really helps it stand out.

The writing definitely has its ups and downs, while the film is quite entertaining and has some genuinely funny scenes. There is one particular bit associated with sexual assault that feels like it goes on for way too long, it’s horribly handled and seemingly comes out of nowhere. I’m obviously not trying to say a film can’t depict heavy subjects, however there is no commentary here and it does really suck the air out of the movie.

However I do think the film recovers from this eventually as the third act is a decently fun (although very predictable) slapstick fest with gore that is quite fun. There is clearly a lot of fun energy poured into this final act that brings the the slapstick portion of the film front and center, especially when you combine it with Segel and Weaving’s facial reactions and body language.

Overall Over Your Dead Body is fun enough movie that doesn’t overstay its welcome, it’s a very quick 105 minutes that fans of the thriller comedy genre will enjoy.

Over Your Dead Body releases Friday in Theaters.

6/10 C+

Outcome (2026) Film Review

A beloved actor, Reef Hawk (Reeves), is blackmailed with a video that threatens his career, leading him on a journey to make amends for past wrongs

Outcome is directed by Jonah Hill director of Mid90s (2018).

The best word to describe Outcome is insufferable, after such a strong directorial debut with Mid90s (2018). Jonah Hill goes for something completely different and not in the good kind of way, a movie that might could have been an interesting take on celebrity ego or Hollywood’s very complicated relationship with accountability immediately gets tossed to the side for a movie that’s annoying, misguided and flat out terrible.

The only good part in this entire mess it’s the small role from Martin Scorsese, it’s a very strange case because Scorsese manages to be funny, sincere and surprisingly meaningful with his performance. Something that the rest of the cast who have far more screen time can’t even come close to, it really feels like Scorsese’s scene was written by an entirely different person who knew what they were doing. However after this scene we get straight back to the mess, so any thoughts of “hey this movie might get better” can be left at the door.

The acting from everyone here outside of Scorsese is awful, I really do like Keanu Reeves but this is by far one of his weakest performances, the movie’s whole bit is there is something hidden about this beloved movie star Reef Hawk (played by Reeves.) However this falls apart due to Reeves failing to never convincingly suggest that, combine that with Reeves only being silent or having outbursts doesn’t give him anything meaningful to work with. Jonah Hill is insufferable and gives a performance that is the equivalent of one of those “most annoying sound in the world” videos you would see on YouTube, none of his jokes land and there is nothing to his character outside of being obnoxious.

The direction and script are the absolute worst parts of it all, the humor is unfunny and even when the movie tries to go for dark humor it still falls flat. Hill’s take on the whole celebrity public image theme not only plays it safe but acts like it’s being clever and saying something meaningful. The whole satire element comes off as incredibly defensive, Jonah Hill has had his own public image hit after allegations about his personal conduct involving messages between him and his girlfriend. So a lot of this movie does really come off as self-indulgent take on his own image issues, it’s a movie that is dressed up as satire but anyone who can answer what 2+2 is can see right through this.

Overall Outcome is a terrible movie that is quite baffling, it’s a movie that wants to claim it has a lot of depth but truly has very little going on here.

Outcome is available on Apple TV+

1/10 F

Kontinental ‘25 (2025) Film Review

A bailiff, Orsolya, becomes consumed by guilt after a man she evicts from a cellar commits suicide, leading her to question her place in a rapidly changing society

Kontinental ‘25 is directed by Radu Jude director of Scarred Hearts (2016), Uppercase Print (2020), Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023), Dracula (2025) and a few others.

Radu Jude is one of those directors I always look forward to seeing what they do next, his bizarre style and the many different worlds he takes the viewer in are always worth the experience even if you might not fully understand what exactly is going on. Kontinental ‘25 is definitely a bit more steady than the rest of his films but it still has absurdist moments that blend incredibly well with the many different themes.

The acting and characters in particular are incredibly strong here. Without saying too much (because much Dracula going into this one knowing as little as possible is key to get the full experience) there is one particular scene with Eszter Tompa’s character Orsolya has some very investing conversations with Fred (played by Adonis Tanța) and Priest Șerban (played by Șerban Pavlu). These scenes are some of the very best of the film and are such a nice touch for Orsolya’s character arc, the performances are incredibly well done. I really loved Tanța’s performance in Dracula (2025) and that’s the same case here, the performances also have this nice balance of absurd and rawness a nice balance that you truly feel through the characters as the film goes on.

What surprises me the most is the fact that the film is shot entirely on an IPhone 15, which does make the social critique angle a lot more effective. The scale of the film is both small and wide, there are moments where you can feel the amateurish film style that’s effective while also feeling the professional style with bigger and powerful moments. It’s such a unique balance that brings the viewer into the film due to how brilliantly done the atmosphere really is.

The themes of the film are all done incredibly well, from Romania’s housing crisis to nationalism it’s all captured incredibly well. Orsolya’s moral ambiguity is reflected and explored both in this absurdist and very real style that keeps the viewer along for the ride. We see this explored through Orsolya as a character and the ways Jude goes about discussing Orsolya as a character and what her thoughts are is truly fascinating.

Overall Kontinental ‘25 is a fascinating film that quickly brings the viewer into its world. This is one I highly recommend going in as blind as possible!

Kontinental ‘25 is currently in theaters.

8/10 B+

SXSW Review: Pizza Movie (2026)

High college students face an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure.

Pizza Movie is directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher which is their directorial debut.

Pizza Movie starts off simple enough but quickly goes on to be a bizarre ride that is truly fun and quite hilarious. The film has a lot of Harold & Kumar and Scott Pilgrim DNA mixed with classic stoner comedy elements all of this combined makes for a movie that is truly an entertaining ride.

The performances are a blast of fun, you can very easily tell the cast was having the time of their lives while on set and it makes their performances all the more better. Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone work incredibly well together, the comedic timing of the two is on point and the dialogue the two share with one another is truly hilarious. Lulu Wilson is also a quite fun addition to the two and brings this fun dynamic along for the ride.

The writing is quite humorous and is not afraid to get bizarre, while the movie does admittedly lose steam towards the end which is simply due to the pacing feeling a bit uneven at times. It’s still quite enjoyable the whole way through, the writing has this feel where you have no idea what is going to happen next due to the film’s bizarre atmosphere. It has that going for it and luckily it mostly delivers on that, the writing has its clever moments that did surprise me.

The main criticism mainly comes from some of the earlier jokes and the character writing. Some of the early jokes in the movie aren’t anywhere near as good as the rest of the movie, granted they aren’t dreadful which is mainly due to Matarazzo’s and Giambrone’s delivery. The character writing particularly with Lizzy is a bit underwhelming and does feel a little last minute, with that being said Lulu Wilson is still able to pull out a good performance from it and as I said earlier is a fun addition.

Pizza Movie is definitely one of those movies where you should go in knowing as little as possible, I was a bit vague throughout this review because it very much is a case of telling what exactly happens or even hinting at it really ruins the surprise. I do recommend giving this one a look once it releases!

Pizza Movie releases April 3rd on Hulu!

6/10 C+

Cold Storage (2026) Film Review

When a highly dangerous fungus escapes from a secret laboratory, a former bioterrorism agent is called back into action. Alongside two young employees, he must confront an invisible and out-of-control threat.

Cold Storage is directed by Jonny Campbell director of Alien Autopsy (2006).

Cold Storage is a classic case of stumbling upon a late night B sci-fi horror movie and having a decent time with it. There is plenty of flaws here that you would think would bring the movie down, however there is a lot of charm here that helps keep the movie rolling along at a decent pace and ends up finishing with an expected yet fun outcome.

The cast is mainly what holds the movie together. Georgina Campbell and Joe Keery work very well together, the two’s chemistry is the heart of the film and why everything meshes decently well together. Georgina Campbell’s execution with her dialogue has some great humor and Joe Keery’s charming screen presence works wonders here. Liam Neeson is also quite solid here, while this can feel like he’s doing the same sort of deal with a lot of his action movie roles. There is some more heart put into this performance which I’m still not exactly sure why that is, maybe it’s due to part of Cold Storage being a comedy and Neeson does incredibly well with the genre. Whatever the case may be, Neeson turns in a great performance and works well with Campbell and Keery.

The writing is decent overall, there is some character moments here that are shockingly decently written. There isn’t any groundbreaking character work going on here, but it is nice to see these characters not feel like an afterthought. The self-aware humor can be a little grating at times but a majority of the time it’s used sparingly and the movie mixes it in with some gross out humor that is actually quite fun!

As far as atmosphere goes the film nails it well enough, Cold Storage is going for a much more comedic tone and throws in some sick looking mutations with slime, fungus and such to create some neat creature designs. It’s zombie adjacent but goes about it in its own way. The CG can be questionable but considering this is (assumably) on the lower budget side of things, this isn’t very surprising.

Overall Cold Storage is decent for what it is, it’s a very quick 99 minutes that isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel in the horror genre. It’s a fun little movie that has a good cast, some neat action and makes great use of its location. Give this one a look!

Cold Storage is currently in theaters.

6/10 C+

Operation Taco Gary’s (2026) Film Review

Two brothers embark on a cross-country road trip that quickly goes off the rails when they get mixed up in a global conspiracy.

Operation Taco Gary’s is directed by Michael Kvamme which is his directorial debut.

Operation Taco Gary’s is a very odd duck, what seemingly is a very straightforward getting to point A to point B sort of plot ends up having a ton of absurdist comedy with tons of bizarre moments. This is absolutely not going to be for everyone, however I do think the whole package comes together in the end.

The performances are solid here, the dialogue from Simon Rex and Dustin Milligan bring the hilarious nature of the film from and center. Simon Rex plays Danny a conspiracy theorist who drags several people on this bizarre road trip, Simon Rex dos such a great job of playing a crazed conspiracy theorist who is the butt of the joke during the film’s runtime. Dustin Milligan plays Luke the rightfully skeptical brother of Danny, the arguments between the two alone make the film a worthy watch simply due to it having this internet arguments with conspiracy theorists come to life sort of feel that you can’t help but laugh at.

The supporting cast consisting of Brenda Song, Jason Biggs, Doug Jones and a few others is also a lot of fun as well. Although there characters don’t get a whole lot of development, they serve their purpose and do get to squeeze in some genuinely funny lines here and there.

The film clearly has this early 2000s road trip movie inspiration to it and I would say the film does it quite well. Even if you aren’t really a fan of the genre, the film manages to do its own thing by throwing in some absurdist humor that helps it standout a bit more.

The film’s humor is genuinely great mainly due to its charm, there has definitely been funnier road trip movies in the past. But I do think with what the film was able to come up with and throw the viewer into this bizarre world, there is just a whole lot of charm here that does end up making it genuinely hilarious.

Operation Taco Gary’s is one you should definitely go into knowing as little as possible, it’s solid film that does fall off a bit towards the end due to a bit of repetition. However that isn’t enough to stop the film from being a whole lot of fun.

Operation Taco Gary’s is playing in theaters.

6/10 C+

The Muppet Show (2026) Special Review

Kermit and friends return in a modern take on their classic variety show format, mixing nostalgic charm with new comedy bits while staying true to the Muppets’ timeless spirit

The Muppet Show is directed by Alex Timbers. The Muppet Show is presented as a revival of the original series (1976-1981).

Whenever there is a new Muppet project you already know you are in for a treat, that’s especially the case here with this special. It brings back everything that you know and love from the original show and keeps it front and center throughout the experience, there is clearly so much charm and passion that went into this special that you can’t help but leave with a giant smile on your face.

Sabrina Carpenter is the main guest and this only showcases her fantastic acting talent, Sabrina Carpenter fits so well with the classic Muppet Show atmosphere it feels like this is something she was born to do. She has this charm that even if you aren’t familiar with her music you still get connected to her easily, her chemistry with Miss Piggy is humorous and some of the special’s biggest highlights. I really can’t stress enough how good Sabrina Carpenter really is here, when the credits roll you want to see more of her performance that right there is one of the key qualities of a star.

The singing performances are phenomenal, Sabrina Carpenter sings Manchild which some have argued that this is the best version of it, which there is a solid argument to be made that is the case! It’s well performed, the dancing chickens doing the Manchild dance is hilarious, Sam Eagle gets a decently funny bit here as well. It also helps that Manchild is just a phenomenal song that really has become one of Sabrina’s biggest hits.

Rizzo the Rat sings Blinding Lights by The Weeknd and it’s truly one of the special’s greatest moments, not only is it completely unexpected but the rats moving in these jerky movements brings this whole comedic element into the mix. It’s not a very long moment of the special but it does leave a lasting impression on the viewer and is quite memorable.

The best singing performance comes from Kermit, Miss Piggy and Sabrina Carpenter who all sing Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It’s beautifully sung and all of their voices mesh incredibly well together. We get to hear more of Carpenter’s beautiful vocals and see that Matt Vogel is a very worthy Kermit the Frog, it’s a beautifully done performance all around that feels like the heart of the special. It’s moments like these that really make The Muppet Show all the more fun.

The rest of the special is just classic, from the atmosphere to the many skits it all comes together and this beautiful little bow that really brings back memories. The writing combined with the humor is sharp and gives the viewer so much to chew on, it’s a beautiful piece that compliments the original show masterfully.

Overall The Muppet Show is phenomenal, it’s well done and really combines all of the elements that make the show so fascinating. I truly hope we get to see more of The Muppets soon!

The Muppet Show is available on Disney+

8/10 B+

Sundance Film Review: Chasing Summer (2026)

Following a breakup with her boyfriend and loss of her job, a woman heads to her hometown, where she reunites with friends and former flings, which turns her life upside down.

Chasing Summer is directed by Josephine Decker director of Madeline’s Madeline (2018), Shirley (2020), The Sky Is Everywhere (2022) and a few others.

Chasing Summer is a cute little 91 minute comedy that doesn’t overstay its welcome, there isn’t a whole lot to talk about with this one. It’s a midlife crisis film about a woman who loses her job and man, she moves back to her parent’s place and we see wacky shenanigans follow. What you see is what you get from this one, luckily the performances and Josephine Decker’s strong direction make this entertaining enough.

Iliza Shlesinger (who also wrote the film’s script) is by and large what keeps this film going. There’s some genuinely funny moments due to her performance, the interactions she has with some of the other characters are genuinely great and at times feels all too real. Lola Tung is great here as well although she is very underutilized and only gets so much to really do. She does get one interaction with Shlesinger that is quite solid however.

Shlesinger’s script is decent enough, there are some genuinely funny moments and there’s a nice balance of drama and comedy. The twist the film goes for however can be seen coming a mile away and unfortunately the third act is not as strong as the rest of the film. It’s so much slower (not in a good way) and at times feels a bit redundant. I do think Decker’s direction does salvage this a bit by making this feel a bit more personal and has the feel of somebody telling us this story rather than this being unexpectedly dumped on us all at once.

I do appreciate Josephine Decker going for something a bit different from her previous films, even if Chasing Summer is not as good as her previous work. There is a lot of heart here that does help the film cross the finish line, there is this wave of nostalgia to the film. Seeing people you thought you wouldn’t see again, or finding out people from your town you grew up in are still there. There’s this sweet and real feel that Decker captures that gives the film more room to breathe.

Overall Chasing Summer is a decent little comedy, it has its flaws but it does have enough charm and fun to be worth a watch.

Chasing Summer currently has no release date.

6/10 C+