In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ We’re All Strangers in a Strange Land
Nolan's lush, tactile film makes a for thoughtful, bracing conversation with Homer's epic.
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Sam Neill Was Casually a Legend
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.
In the Unnerving ‘Rose of Nevada’, the Past Captures the Present
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.
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’: A Delightfully Demented ‘Wizard of Oz’ Riff
Director David Wain is back in ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ mode and sends Hollywood through his wonderfully bizarre filter.
America at 250: A Tale of Two Celebrations
People want to come to a tailgate, not a country club.
Six Best Movies of 2026 So Far
For those who would like to do a little catching up.
‘Supergirl’ Already Feels Antiquated
The new superhero blockbuster looks to be the hit movie of 2018.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Needs a Change-Up
A company that prides itself on innovation keeps making the same mistakes.
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Review: Truth, Lies and Reconciliation
Michael Sarnoski’s drama ponders a way forward outside of retribution or atonement.
You Can’t Fake ‘The Furious’
Kenji Tanigaki’s action film showcases the unique, violent thrills of incredible martial arts choreography.
‘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.
‘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.
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‘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.
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‘Backrooms’ Is a Setting in Search of a Story
Beguiling production design is ultimately a dead-end in Kane Parsons’ debut feature.
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‘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?
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‘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.
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I’m Afraid the TCM Film Festival Has Ruined Me for Moviegoing
It doesn’t get better than this.
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‘Hokum’ Is a Nifty Bit of Atmospheric Folk Horror
Damian McCarthy continues to nail the art of spookiness.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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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.