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Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 A coming-of-age adventure about backyard stunts, bruised shins and a heart that knows how to win. This one explores grief through filmmaking and creative ambition, blending sincerity with genuine fun. Go to Full Review Crash Land (2026) 100% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 This film is mind-blowingly creative and funny as hell, even when its wild ambition sometimes whirls out of control. Filmmaker Boots Riley is a bold risk-taker who rewards adventurous viewers, and star Keke Palmer is a knockout. Go to Full Review I Love Boosters (2026) 92% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 Imagine a romantic comedy filtered through the adrenaline and quirk of the "Zed’s dead" sequence in "Pulp Fiction." It’s offbeat, stylish and memorable as filmmaker Jorma Taccone brings the heat. Go to Full Review Over Your Dead Body (2026) 71% 32%

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 What sets this documentary apart is its beautifully literary editing style as the film parallels [Mandy Horvath's] harrowing ascent with her adapted everyday routines and the chilling investigation into her trauma. Go to Full Review The Ascent (2026) 100% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 Directed by Damian McCarthy, this traditional, restrained horror piece feels exactly like a classic Stephen King story that the legendary author simply forgot to write. Go to Full Review Hokum (2026) 90% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 What could’ve easily veered into melodramatic territory that’s more forced than forceful, Duplass and Co. skillfully balance humor and profound devastation, working in visionary elements that delve deeper into the raw, authentic emotions at play. Go to Full Review See You When I See You (2026) 73% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 Chiarella’s control of atmosphere and tone elevates the film from a standard genre piece into a deeply resonant work of art. Go to Full Review Leviticus (2026) 93% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer May 6, 2026 This sci-fi romantic comedy introduces us to a premise as delightfully original as it is profoundly human. Go to Full Review Wishful Thinking (2026) 100% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Apr 14, 2026 It is a film with a lot on its mind, finding beautiful, intense ways to explore unresolved pain while also opening up the sensation of discovering a new dimension in life. Go to Full Review Mother Mary (2026) 69% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Mar 27, 2026 Carney proves once again that music can bridge the gap between who we are and who we want to be, underscoring the magic of collaboration. Sweet, dramatically intense and creatively rich. Go to Full Review Power Ballad (2026) 88% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Mar 20, 2026 While the film flirts with high-concept science fiction, its heart remains entirely and painfully human. A deeply moving, cross-cultural retrofuturistic drama. Go to Full Review Anima (2026) 85% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Mar 18, 2026 'The Gates' easily could have been a standard, throwaway thriller. Instead, it is a fun, intense and socially resonant ride that treats its characters — and its setting — with deep respect. Go to Full Review The Gates (2026) 48% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Mar 2, 2026 'Scream 7' isn’t a disaster. It’s something far more damning for a franchise built on meta-commentary and razor-sharp wit. It is remarkably and painfully ordinary. Go to Full Review Scream 7 (2026) 29% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Feb 18, 2026 The good news? Fennell’s latest is indeed a ravishing, hot-blooded affair. The better news? It’s also one of the most exquisitely crafted and emotionally arresting films you’ll see all year. Go to Full Review Wuthering Heights (2026) 57% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Feb 4, 2026 If you are looking for a standard music documentary, look elsewhere. But if you want to see an artist dissect their own fame with a scalpel while the world watches, this is the ticket to buy. Go to Full Review The Moment (2026) 67% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Jan 31, 2026 It manages to be a kinetic thriller and a character study, a story about a man who is a precision instrument of violence learning to be a precision instrument of care. Go to Full Review Shelter (2026) 64% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Jan 23, 2026 A devastatingly beautiful portrait of a family trying to survive the echoes of the past without letting the noise drown out their humanity. Go to Full Review All That's Left of You (2025) 100% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Dec 20, 2025 From Leo’s iconic whistling to Penn’s intense performance, 'One Battle After Another' is a cinematic feast that keeps you on your toes. Go to Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Dec 20, 2025 Yes, it’s a "sad, rich, white person’s movie," but 'Jay Kelly' transcends its premise with a specificity and charm that’s impossible to resist. Go to Full Review Jay Kelly (2025) 75% - -

Preston Barta Dallas Observer Dec 20, 2025 You might vomit, you will almost certainly squirm, and you’ll likely question the life choices. But for those who appreciate cinema that pushes buttons until the whole console breaks, this is an unmissable event. Go to Full Review Fuck My Son! (2025) 36% - -