‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ May Signal a Sea Change, but Major Studios Won’t Go Quietly
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.
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‘Masters of the Universe’: An Endearingly Clumsy Grasp for Power
Tonally confused and narratively abrupt, the new adaptation maintains a winning charm despite its faults.
‘Power Ballad’ and the Bizarre Gap in Paul Rudd’s Filmography
John Carney’s latest movie is another reminder that Rudd is far more than a funny guy.
‘Backrooms’ Is a Setting in Search of a Story
Beguiling production design is ultimately a dead-end in Kane Parsons’ debut feature.
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ and the Troubling Demands of TV Adaptation
How does a 300-page book sustain at least two seasons of television?
‘Obsession’ Is a Brilliantly Dark Fable about Confusing Love with Romance
Curry Barker’s twisted, exhilarating horror film is not for the faint of heart.
I’m Afraid the TCM Film Festival Has Ruined Me for Moviegoing
It doesn’t get better than this.
‘Hokum’ Is a Nifty Bit of Atmospheric Folk Horror
Damian McCarthy continues to nail the art of spookiness.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Humility Is the New Black
The sequel is an inoffensive little victory lap with plenty of sympathy for the devil.
‘Blue Heron’: An Assured, Stunning Debut Feature Explores a Family’s Fracture
With quiet confidence Sophy Romvari semi-autobiographical story examines the fallout of mental illness.
‘I Swear’ Is a Lovely Call for Compassion
Kirk Jones’ biopic feels like a continuation of its subject’s mission to raise awareness about Tourette’s Syndrome.
The God of War
Pulp Fiction, the Pope, and worshipping violence.
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‘The Christophers’ Is a Stunning Depiction of Creativity and Destruction, Intertwined
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are terrific in Steven Soderbergh’s art drama.
‘Lorne’: Live from New York, It’s a Puff Piece!
Morgan Neville’s documentary actively strains against any kind of insight or challenge to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ creator and producer.
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‘Normal’ Shows That Not Everything Can or Should Be ‘John Wick’
Ben Wheatley offers up an empty bloodbath in a world where everyone is a killer.
Aneil Karia’s ‘Hamlet’ Is a Daring Modernization of the Bard’s Famous Play
While not always successful, the new version makes some fascinating choices bolstered by Riz Ahmed’s stellar lead performance.
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‘You, Me & Tuscany’ Offers Comfort but Little Flavor
The romance provides an enticing look at the Italian region, but the genre tropes feel staid and unimaginative.
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‘The Drama’: Thoughts and Deeds
The plot point hidden by the marketing isn’t the film’s primary concern.
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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is about as Soulless as IP Blockbuster Filmmaking Gets
Illumination’s sequel offers bright colors, loads of action, and almost no fun.
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Joanne Rowling and the Cruel Legacy
Malice Managed.
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Gangsters and Time-Travel Make for a Potent Mix in ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’
BenDavid Grabinski’s unusual genre mash-up has witty dialogue to spare.
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‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ Adds More Players but Isn’t a Game Changer
The action-comedy falls into the “bigger not better” sequel trap.
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4 Notes on the 98th Academy Awards
Conan O'Brien carried the show as well as he could, but it struggled under painful presenter banter.
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2026 Oscar Predictions
It's still kind of a toss-up.