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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.
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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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‘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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‘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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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.’