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My Father's Dragon Review: Netflix Animation Sparks Joy

By Sarah Milner October 8th, 2022

With its charming hand-drawn aesthetic and imaginative setting, My Father's Dragon has that rare quality of being truly timeless

Russell Crowe's 13 Best Movies Ranked

By Liam Gaughan October 7th, 2022

Whether he's the leading man or a supporting player, Russell Crowe brings the goods to every film he's in. These 13 movies prove it.

The Midnight Club Review: A Rare Misfire From The Mike Flanagan Netflix Horror Machine

By Chris Evangelista October 7th, 2022

It's not worth getting a membership to The Midnight Club.

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Hits Pause And Takes A Deep Breath Before The Plunge In 'The Eye'

By Jeremy Mathai October 7th, 2022

The penultimate hour of this first season eases off the gas pedal entirely in ways that almost makes this feel like a table-setting finale for season 2.

How Did Werewolves Within Become The Best Reviewed Video Game Movie Ever? Director Josh Ruben Explains [Exclusive]

By Ryan Scott October 6th, 2022

Josh Ruben's Werewolves Within — based on Ubisoft and Red Storm Entertainment Oculus game of the same name — earned great reviews.

Matilda Review: A Deliciously Dark Revenge Tale With A Sweet Center [London Film Festival]

By Hannah Shaw-Williams October 5th, 2022

Powerhouse musical numbers and faithfulness to the spirit of Roald Dahl's book balance out a miscast villain in Matilda the Musical.

Worlds Collide And War Finally Arrives In The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power

By Jeremy Mathai October 5th, 2022

The status quo has been completely, and explosively, upended

The Antares Paradox Review: An Emotional Sci-Fi Drama About The Cost Of Scientific Pursuit [Fantastic Fest]

By Rafael Motamayor October 5th, 2022

Are we alone in the universe?

Cassian Andor and Skeen joust verbally on Aldhani

Andor Episode 5 Peels Back The Layers On The Star Wars Galaxy

By Bryan Young October 5th, 2022

Nerves fray as the heist nears, but all systems are go.

Amsterdam Review: Enjoyable Performances Can't Save David O. Russell's Undercooked Movie

By Jeff Ewing October 4th, 2022

Despite a truly excellent cast, Amsterdam is a movie decidedly less than the sum of its parts.

Showing Up Review: Michelle Williams' Portrait Of A Frazzled Sculptor [NYFF]

By Caroline Cao October 4th, 2022

Kelly Reichardt's new drama is an intimate, low-key snapshot of the life of a struggling artist.

Saint Omer Review: Alice Diop's Fiction Debut Aims An Empathetic Lens On A Discomforting Courtroom Subject [NYFF]

By Caroline Cao October 3rd, 2022

Alice Diop makes her fiction feature debut with a deeply empathetic courtroom drama inspired by a true story.

Mr. Harrigan's Phone Review: This Stephen King Adaptation Is An Old School Ghost Story With A Modern Twist

By Chris Evangelista October 3rd, 2022

This sturdy Stephen King adaptation mostly gets the job done.

The Best New Blu-Ray Releases: Thor: Love And Thunder, Elvis, And More

By Chris Evangelista October 3rd, 2022

What's new on Blu?!

House Of The Dragon Spills Targaryen Blood At A Velaryon Funeral In 'Driftmark'

By Shania Russell October 3rd, 2022

In a shocking turn of events, Westerosi funerals are just as brutal as their weddings.

Till Review: Danielle Deadwyler Is The Saving Grace In Chinonye Chukwu's Thoughtful Emmett Till Drama [NYFF]

By Hoai-Tran Bui October 2nd, 2022

Danielle Deadwyler is a revelation in Chinonye Chukwu's clear-eyed depiction of the murder of Emmett Till.

Vesper Review: A Beautifully Hopeful Take On Sci-Fi Dystopias [Fantastic Fest]

By Matt Donato October 2nd, 2022

Kristina Buožytė and Bruno Samper deliver breathtaking sci-fi visuals on a small budget with their new film Vesper.

Saturday Night Live Season 48 Premiere with Miles Teller

Saturday Night Live's Season 48 Premiere Gets Super Meta With Miles Teller And Jon Hamm

By Ethan Anderton October 2nd, 2022

Miles Teller hosted the season 4 premiere of Saturday Night Live, and his Top Gun: Maverick co-star Jon Hamm stopped by too.

Spoonful Of Sugar Review: A Not So Sweet Domestic Horror Story [Fantastic Fest]

By Matt Donato October 1st, 2022

Spoonful of Sugar is bone-chilling, knee-buckling nastiness that punishes every character with zero compassion.

Sesame Street: The Musical Review: Our PBS Monsters Finally Have A Stage Musical In Their Original Glory

By Caroline Cao September 30th, 2022

Sesame Street: The Musical certainly feels like a test run of staging anything Muppet on stage.

Hundreds Of Beavers Review: A 19th-Century Indie Oddball Hilariously Pits Man Against Beaver [Fantastic Fest]

By Matt Donato September 29th, 2022

You'll have to decide if "Hundreds of Beavers" is "dumb funny" or "dumb unwatchable."

H4Z4RD Review: Dimitri Vegas Has A Very Bad Day Behind The Wheel [Fantastic Fest]

By Matt Donato September 29th, 2022

Conceptually, it mimics Wheelman, as the camera stays within our protagonist's pimped-out whip, with the 2000s action-destruction zaniness of Crank...