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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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘The Drama’: Thoughts and Deeds
The plot point hidden by the marketing isn’t the film’s primary concern.
‘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.
Joanne Rowling and the Cruel Legacy
Malice Managed.
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.
‘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.
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.
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Pete Docter Wouldn’t Make Pete Docter’s Movies
The latest comments from Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer further highlight the studio’s slide into mediocrity.
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'The Bride!' Has Plenty of Juice, but Never Fully Comes Alive
Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie works best as a ferocious scream rather than a traditional narrative.
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I Can’t Get Over the Awful Ending to ‘Scream 7’
The worst part of an abysmal sequel.
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‘Hoppers’ Finds a Lot of Laughs in Being Angry at the World
The new Pixar movie’s pro-environment message sits comfortably alongside a story about working alongside those who infuriate us.
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The Ellisons Are Spending a Fortune to Make the Media Worse
Three major takeaways from Paramount buying WB.
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‘Crime 101’ Knows How to Use ‘Heat’ to Bring Out the Flavor
Bart Layton’s crime thriller wisely channels Michael Mann’s classic film for a pulse-pounding ride.
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Super Bowl Ads Have Hit Maximum Celebrity
The cost of Big Game ads for major brands is now too expensive to forego a famous face.
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‘The Moment’: Fleeting Fame Is Always Funny
Charlie XCX’s movie explores familiar territory about art and commerce but retains an honest angst about waning integrity in the machine.
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Welcome…to Jurassic Slop
Xfinity’s executives were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.
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You Don’t Need to Be Nice to ‘Melania’
Outlets shouldn’t treat a box office flop as if it’s a success.
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Jason Statham Is a Warm Blanket
The action star continues his protector persona with the comforting ‘Shelter.’