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Godzilla Minus One Review: An Optimistic, Post-WWII Jaws Riff

By Witney Seibold November 11th, 2023

Godzilla Minus One is one of the rare Godzilla pictures about the indomitability of the human spirit. It also has plenty of monster mayhem.

The Best New Blu-Ray Releases: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Blue Beetle, And More

By Chris Evangelista November 10th, 2023

Our latest Blu-ray round-up features Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Blue Beetle, The Nun II, and the 4K release of Fargo.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Review: A Half-Decent But Overstuffed Prequel

By Jeremy Mathai November 9th, 2023

Make no mistake: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes lives and dies on the strength of Rachel Zegler's sheer force of will.

The Marvels Review: Iman Vellani Soars, But This Cosmic Disappointment Can't Get Off The Ground

By Jeremy Mathai November 8th, 2023

Iman Vellani is a movie star, but The Marvels is a disjointed and painfully rushed effort. Here's our review of the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry.

Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning Review: A Dark And Engrossing Chapter In The Popular Franchise

By Rafael Motamayor November 7th, 2023

Our Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning review says this may not be the film fans expected, but it is still a worthy addition to the Digimon franchise.

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Titanic: The Musical Review: A Devastating Musical About The Doomed Ocean Liner

By Caroline Cao November 5th, 2023

Sharing a 25th anniversary with James Cameron's blockbuster this year, Titanic: The Musical finally has a Fathom Events theatrical release.

The Bikeriders Review: Jeff Nichols Helms A Beautiful Austin Butler Drama [Austin Film Festival]

By Mike Shutt November 3rd, 2023

The Bikeriders, starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy, may not be the most elegantly told story, but there's power and pathos to be found here.

Sly Review: Stallone Documentary Pulls A Few Punches But Deserves A Rematch

By BJ Colangelo November 3rd, 2023

The Sylvester Stallone Netflix documentary Sly is often compelling, but frequently feels like it's rushing over certain topics. Read our review right here.

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All Of Us Strangers Review: Andrew Scott And Paul Mescal Star In A Well-Acted But Crushingly Sentimental Drama [Austin Film Festival]

By Mike Shutt November 2nd, 2023

Director Andrew Haigh created an environment in which Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, and Jamie Bell delivered solid work. But the film feels lacking.

American Fiction Review: A Dizzyingly Funny Literary Satire Featuring A Never Better Jeffrey Wright [Austin Film Festival]

By Mike Shutt October 30th, 2023

Jeffrey Wright delivers a career-best performance in Cord Jefferson's sterling feature directorial debut American Fiction. Read our review right here.

Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor Review: A Franchise Improvement, But Is It Enough?

By Ryan Coleman October 30th, 2023

The Hell House franchise is back with its fourth entry, The Carmichael Manor, whose mileage may vary depending on how big a Hell House head you are.

Five Nights At Freddy's Review: A Campy, Gruesome, And Gloriously Funny Good Time

By Jeremy Mathai October 26th, 2023

After nearly a decade, the live-action horror film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's proves to be well worth the load time.

The Killer Review: David Fincher Plays The Hits With His Latest Thriller

By Chris Evangelista October 25th, 2023

David Fincher's The Killer isn't a great movie, but it is a David Fincher movie, which means it's better than most of the stuff we get these days.

Priscilla Review: Sofia Coppola's Latest Both Romanticizes And Criticizes Elvis

By Shae Sennett October 25th, 2023

Sofia Coppola's Priscilla provides more clarity on Elvis' character than Baz Luhrmann's take on the King.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Spoiler Review: One Of Martin Scorsese's Best Pictures

By Josh Spiegel October 23rd, 2023

With Killers of the Flower Moon, Martin Scorsese reminds us yet again that few other people working in film today are operating at even half of his level.

Dicks: The Musical Review: A24's Raunchy Romp Is Absurdly Hilarious, But Can't Quite Sustain Itself

By Ethan Anderton October 19th, 2023

Newcomers Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp star in a raunchy, hilarious, absurd musical, but Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally keep it afloat.

The Best New Blu-Ray Releases: Barbie, The Others, And More

By Chris Evangelista October 18th, 2023

Our latest Blu-ray round-up includes Barbie, The Others, Haunted Mansion, Talk to Me, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Long live physical media.

Ferrari Review: Michael Mann Captures The Nervy High Drama Of Racing

By Audrey Fox October 16th, 2023

Featuring a stellar performance from Penelope Cruz, Ferrari is one of Michael Mann's most emotionally satisfying films in years. Read our review here.

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Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Review: A Breathtaking Stage Spectacle Rendered Slightly Less Spectacular On Film

By Mike Shutt October 14th, 2023

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour movie has already smashed box office records, but is it a worthwhile cinematic experience? We dig deep into the production.

Dark Harvest Review: A Halloween Treat For Horror Fans

By Chris Evangelista October 11th, 2023

Dark Harvest has an underwhelming script, but the horror film is so overloaded with Halloween atmosphere that it might be enough to satisfy your inner ghoul.

It's A Wonderful Knife Review: A Warm And Cozy Christmas Slasher [Beyond Fest 2023]

By Matt Donato October 11th, 2023

Christmas horror fans have a reason to be excited this season as It's A Wonderful Knife delivers both heart and scares. Read our review right here.

The 15 Best Jake Gyllenhaal Movies Ranked

By Liam Gaughan September 22nd, 2023

From intense indie dramas to thought-provoking sci-fi films, Jake Gyllenhaal can do it all. Here are his 15 best movies, ranked from worst to best.

El Conde Review: The Boldest Vampire Movie Of The Year Needed Just A Little More Bite

By Jeremy Mathai September 13th, 2023

Pablo Larraín's stylish El Conde reimagines Augusto Pinochet as an ancient vampire, but the film never does enough with that novel premise.

Woman Of The Hour Review: Anna Kendrick Delivers A Thrilling Directorial Debut [TIFF 2023]

By Rafael Motamayor September 13th, 2023

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour is a strong thriller based on a shocking true story. Here's our TIFF review.

LEGO's Avengers: Endgame Final Battle Is A Clever But Incomplete Tribute To Marvel's Movie

By Ethan Anderton September 13th, 2023

LEGO's latest recreation of the final battle in Avengers: Endgame makes for a cool display piece, but we wish it offered a more complete build.

Poolman Review: Chris Pine's Chinatown-Inspired Neo-Noir Bellyflops [TIFF 2023]

By Rafael Motamayor September 12th, 2023

Chris Pine's directorial debut Poolman is an unfortunate misfire - a comedy that's never very funny with characters who just don't work. Here's our TIFF review.

Pain Hustlers Review: Chris Evans And Emily Blunt Can't Rescue This Wolf Of Wall Street Knock-Off [TIFF 2023]

By Rafael Motamayor September 12th, 2023

Pain Hustlers, starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, badly wants to be the Wolf of Wall Street, but comes nowhere close to matching that great movie.