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In ‘House of the Dragon,’ the Futility Is the Point
The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series finally found a distinct identity in its third season.
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The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series finally found a distinct identity in its third season.
movies
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s film is a clever critique of competing narratives wrapped in a series of procedurals.
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His NYT editorial shows the head of Paramount is getting increasingly desperate about the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Spoilers, obviously.
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Kevin Feige’s latest comments regarding Doctor Doom miss the larger appeal of the previous Marvel movies.
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What at first seems like another “crazy lady” movie builds to something more insidious and damning.
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Nolan's lush, tactile film makes a for thoughtful, bracing conversation with Homer's epic.
Kenji Tanigaki’s action film showcases the unique, violent thrills of incredible martial arts choreography.
Curry Barker’s twisted, exhilarating horror film is not for the faint of heart.
Text, subtext, and taking genre stories seriously.
How the success of 'KPop Demon Hunters' might point to a fascinating hybrid model for the streamer.
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Far more than Jurassic Park’s Alan Grant, Neill was the kind of performer who could elevate any movie with his quiet charm and surprising intensity.
From its cinematography to its haunting premise, Mark Jenkin’s unique time-travel tale shows who gets sacrificed for the idea of a better world.
Director David Wain is back in ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ mode and sends Hollywood through his wonderfully bizarre filter.
People want to come to a tailgate, not a country club.
For those who would like to do a little catching up.
The new superhero blockbuster looks to be the hit movie of 2018.
A company that prides itself on innovation keeps making the same mistakes.
Michael Sarnoski’s drama ponders a way forward outside of retribution or atonement.
Kenji Tanigaki’s action film showcases the unique, violent thrills of incredible martial arts choreography.
The new horror films from Gen Z YouTubers are dominating at the box office, and yet this isn’t quite the same moment as the 1970s.
Tonally confused and narratively abrupt, the new adaptation maintains a winning charm despite its faults.
John Carney’s latest movie is another reminder that Rudd is far more than a funny guy.