movies
'The Life of Chuck' Wraps Basic Humanity in an Exhilarating Fable
Don't mistake simplicity for simple-mindedness in Mike Flanagan's wonderful adaptation of Stephen King's novella.
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'The Phoenician Scheme': Morality, Capitalism, and Hand Grenades
Wes Anderson's latest attempts to wrestle with moral costs, but lacks an emotional core.
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Every Franchise Needs a 'Wick Is Pain'
We're overdue for educating a new generation of cinephiles.
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'Ballerina' Tumbles with Bloated Action and Empty Characters
'John Wick' without Wick fails to click.
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'Friendship', 'The Rehearsal' and the Awkwardness of Being a Person
The high stakes of human connection.
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Ethan Hunt Loves Everybody and Has No One
Thoughts on the 'Mission: Impossible' movies, Tom Cruise, and the loneliness of the long-distance runner.
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When Does the Movie Start?
The major chains need to figure out their pre-shows.
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'Lilo & Stitch' Is the Rare Live-Action Remake That Feels Real
Disney's new version retains much of the heart and humor of the original.
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'Andor' Brought 'Star Wars' Back to Its Best Idea
Tony Gilroy's brilliant series celebrated the messy heroism of normal people.
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‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Gets Lost in the Clouds
Although a slight improvement on ‘Dead Reckoning,’ the new installment fumbles the franchise's larger identity.
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'Final Destination Bloodlines' Paints the Series' Silly Kills on Their Biggest Canvas Yet
The dark comedy franchise makes a welcome return after a 14-year absence.
gaming
'Blue Prince' and Building on the Ruins of Fascism
How Tonda Ros' excellent indie game weaves together its narrative and gameplay.