Milana Vayntrub

Project Hail Mary

This is the thirty‑third movie I’ve seen in 2026, and Project Hail Mary is easily the most enjoyable, satisfying, and memorable film of the year so far. Even those not typically drawn to science fiction will likely enjoy this film.  I finished reading Andy Weir’s novel just weeks before seeing the movie, and this is…

Mother’s Little Helpers

MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPERS Mother’s Little Helpers is a small Indie, dark‑comedy that leans heavily on its cast—both as performers and as co‑writers—and that shared ownership gives the film a genuine feel. The story kicks off when four estranged siblings return home to care for their dying hippie mother, Joy Pride (Melanie Hutsell). The siblings themselves…