Kristy Strouse

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Oct 9, 2026 Rhythm is a Dancer is the kind of indie that wears its heart on its sleeve. A passion project from writer-director-star Lauren Caster, it is deeply personal while remaining broadly relatable. Go to Full Review Rhythm Is a Dancer (2025) 75% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Sep 30, 2026 Thought-provoking and emotionally devastating: Abigail Pniowsky commands every scene. Go to Full Review American Baby (2025) - - - -

Kristy Strouse Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying Sep 25, 2026 Any movie that asks us to accept a washing machine as a gateway to Hell is already operating on my wavelength, but it’s the heart beneath all that weirdness that ultimately makes it memorable. Go to Full Review Portal to Hell (2025) 91% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Aug 19, 2026 Another showcase to Theo Rossi’s nuanced range, Come With Me is a chilling psychological thriller that holds a mirror up to the grim cycle of modern existential dread: fear breeds violence, and violence only feeds back into fear. Go to Full Review Come With Me (2026) 100% - -

Kristy Strouse Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying Aug 14, 2026 It’s gory, strange, and often darkly funny, but beneath all the chaos is a sad portrait of a woman desperate to be seen. Go to Full Review Super Happy Fun Clown (2025) 86% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Aug 6, 2026 Rossi’s powerhouse performance serves as the definitive emotional backbone of the film; marking what is some of his best work to date. Go to Full Review Bruton (2026) 88% - -

Kristy Strouse Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying Aug 4, 2026 Night After Night is twisty, odd, and unexpectedly moving, a film that burrows beneath the skin and settles somewhere deeper. Its answers remain elusive, but its emotions feel unmistakably real. Go to Full Review Night After Night (2026) 100% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Jun 9, 2026 It blends humor with genuine self-examination, asking what kind of legacy truly matters and whether it’s ever what we expect. Go to Full Review In Memoriam (2026) 100% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Jun 9, 2026 The Leader stands out because of its performances and its willingness to sit in discomfort. Go to Full Review The Leader (2026) 95% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Jun 3, 2026 This is indie filmmaking at its core: soulful, intimate, and rooted in human connection. Go to Full Review Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes (2025) 95% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry May 10, 2026 Deliciously delirious, Sender leans into disorientation without abandoning intention. It shows Goldman is a filmmaker to watch and Britt Lower a rare talent. Go to Full Review Sender (2026) 80% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 25, 2026 Hamedani has created something that is uniquely discomforting. It’s the kind of bold storytelling we need more of. Go to Full Review The Saviors (2026) 80% - -

Kristy Strouse Cinematic Lovelies Apr 24, 2026 Intimately constructed and guided by emotional care, Voices: The Danny Gans Story doesn’t ask audiences to arrive with nostalgia or prior knowledge. It simply asks them to listen. Go to Full Review Voices: The Danny Gans Story (2025) - - - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 24, 2026 Human Shield is a film interested in listening to stories and in leaving space for hope.  Go to Full Review Human Shield (2026) - - - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 4, 2026 Clever and fresh with a lively soundtrack and unhinged fun, Drag is a must-see. Go to Full Review Drag (2026) 94% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 4, 2026 While Grind doesn’t always connect, it weaves humor and thoughtful storytelling to make some fresh and bold. A relevant premise with a throwback feel, Grind is a treat. Go to Full Review Grind (2026) 96% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 4, 2026 The Sun Never Sets marks a confident return for Swanberg, bolstered by a stellar performance from Fanning and a thoughtful, often painful exploration of love, growth, and the realization that fulfillment doesn’t always come from another person. Go to Full Review The Sun Never Sets (2026) 79% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 4, 2026 An empowering anthem to the female spirit, Edie Arnold is a Loser is loud, messy, and full of heart; an energetic joy that understands imperfection as a strength, not a flaw. Go to Full Review Edie Arnold Is a Loser (2026) 100% - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 4, 2026 Dead Deer High is a quiet, compassionate film that understands grief as something lived through, not neatly overcome. Go to Full Review Dead Deer High (2026) - - - -

Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Apr 4, 2026 It’s one of the best horror films of 2026 so far—and that’s saying something. A perfect SXSW midnighter, Never After Dark proves Dave Boyle knows how to craft a lovingly epic nightmare. Go to Full Review Never After Dark (2026) 98% - -