Bust Magazine

Erin Maxwell Bust Magazine Jul 2, 2024 Abela’s poignant and passionate performance as the singer offers audiences a moving portrait of an artist who could have offered so much more, but whose light was cut short in the prime of her life. Go to Full Review Back to Black (2024) 35% - -

Sarah C. Jones Bust Magazine May 2, 2024 The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed would be much more compelling if it revealed more of Ann’s identity and emotions. Viewers will come away wishing she would just express herself. Go to Full Review The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2023) 86% - -

Liz Galvao Bust Magazine Mar 21, 2024 Those viewers who are not familiar with Kahlo’s work or life story will walk away with a strong introduction to the artist. Go to Full Review Frida (2024) 90% - -

Eliza C. Thompson Bust Magazine Feb 8, 2024 Ordinary Angels hits some of the same beats as a Lifetime movie, but the stakes are so high that it never feels cheesy. Swank's performance -- Southern accent, big hair, and all -- will remind you why she has two Oscars. Go to Full Review Ordinary Angels (2024) 84% - -

Liz Galvao Bust Magazine Dec 14, 2023 Poor Things is visually stunning and dreamlike (the whimsical costumes by designer Holly Waddington are a real treat), but it’s the performances that will surely make it an awards season contender. Go to Full Review Poor Things (2023) 92% - -

Stephanie Valente Bust Magazine Dec 14, 2023 With Eigenmann and Boadilla delivering standout performances, Raging Grace is a must-watch that fearlessly explores the intersection of horror and social commentary. Go to Full Review Raging Grace (2023) 93% 65%

Eliza C. Thompson Bust Magazine Nov 9, 2023 Once you get past the feeling of wanting more, The Persian Version is a heartwarming -- and often heartbreaking -- exploration of a mother and daughter repairing their future relationship by confronting their past. Go to Full Review The Persian Version (2023) 84% 92%

Eloise Sherrid Bust Magazine Oct 6, 2023 Flora and Son [culminates] in a nuanced and satisfying ending. Go to Full Review Flora and Son (2023) 93% 83%

Sarah C. Jones Bust Magazine Sep 15, 2023 The result is a film that sometimes feels hollow, but it’s so hilarious and shocking that it’s still pretty easy to love. Go to Full Review Bottoms (2023) 91% 89%

Stephanie Valente Bust Magazine Aug 24, 2023 If you’re a fan of horror that challenges the norm and leaves you feeling unsettled, the movie is a must-watch. Go to Full Review birth/rebirth (2023) 95% 74%

Julia Berick Bust Magazine Jul 21, 2023 It’s hard to fault this film about safe spaces for being something of an Eden. Go to Full Review Theater Camp (2023) 86% 79%

Bedatri D. Choudhury Bust Magazine Jul 14, 2023 Though Montañez's claims have since been contested, the controversy does not diminish the joy of Longoria's film. It's a story of an immigrant's triumph in a society where the odds are always systemically stacked against him. Go to Full Review Flamin' Hot (2023) 67% 88%

Emily Rems Bust Magazine Apr 28, 2023 It has taken 52 years for Judy Blume’s beloved middle-grade novel, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, to finally make it to the big screen, and writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig’s heartfelt adaptation is well worth the wait. Go to Full Review Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) 99% 80%

Sarah C. Jones Bust Magazine Mar 23, 2023 This is a diverting movie, but the true story is still stranger than fiction. Go to Full Review The Lost King (2022) 77% 92%

Faith Green Bust Magazine Mar 16, 2023 With nods to the original films, badass women, and well-executed tension builds, Scream 6 is ushering in a new legacy of Scream Queens. And this is one 2023 film that won’t be left on the chopping block. Go to Full Review Scream VI (2023) 77% 20%

Michael Levine Bust Magazine Jan 26, 2023 A chilling and well-executed horror with outstanding performances and haunting cinematography. Go to Full Review Run Rabbit Run (2023) 38% 26%

Michael Levine Bust Magazine Jan 26, 2023 The film shows an authentic portrayal of the Grand Nation Pow Wow and is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Indigenous life. Go to Full Review Fancy Dance (2023) 96% - -

Michael Levine Bust Magazine Jan 26, 2023 A badass, girl-powered action-comedy that packs a ferocious punch against the patriarchy. Go to Full Review Polite Society (2023) 91% 84%

Michael Levine Bust Magazine Jan 26, 2023 Babak Jalali builds a quiet triumph of a film, exploring the emotionally challenging experience of being an Afghan refugee and building a new life in a foreign land. Go to Full Review Fremont (2023) 98% 87%

Michael Levine Bust Magazine Jan 26, 2023 A brutal morality tale, depicting the harsh realities of gender dynamics and the corrupting influence of power. Go to Full Review Fair Play (2023) 86% 53%