‘A Different Man’ reinserts beautifully strange imagination into cinema
Director Aaron Schimberg and production company A24 released “A Different Man,” a film of creativity and imagination. Read more »
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‘The Shrouds’ explores grief with striking duality of tone
David Cronenberg’s newest film, “The Shrouds,” combines body modification and technology to convey grief's lasting impacts. Read more »
Why so (un)serious? ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is just a fantastical production
“Joker: Folie à Deux,” the sequel to 2019's "Joker," falls short of fans’ expectations, turning a serious social commentary into an unserious musical. Read more »
Imperfections in ‘Wild Robot’ add to its emotional vigor
Chris Sanders' film, “The Wild Robot,” uses hand-drawn animation and compelling emotions to draw viewers into a visually-stimulating world. Read more »
‘Nickel Boys’ pushes cinematic boundaries of portraying a person’s life
Based on the 2019 book by Colson Whitehead, “Nickel Boys” uses first-person perspective to understand the humanity of two young Black men at a segregated reform school. Read more »
Coppola's 'Megalopolis' is a $120 million letdown
Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project film “Megalopolis" falls short of expectations with an overly complicated plot and incoherent acting. Read more »
'The Penguin' serves a refreshing take on the iconic character
Episode one of Max’s “The Penguin” featured a fresh approach to the iconic DC Comics character and set high standards for the remainder of the series. Read more »
Tiring plot in 'The Crow' reboot makes watching actual crows more fun
Lionsgate attempted hopping on this summer's superhero movie trend with "The Crow”, but the film proved to be unsuccessful with an underdeveloped, thrown-together plot. Read more »
Four underrated movies produced this summer that are worth your time
As the summer winds down, here is a list of movies you might have missed but are worth a watch. Read more »
‘The Bear’ struggles to hit previous highs, resolve storylines in new season
Season three of “The Bear” left many storylines unresolved and created new ones that remain open going into the fourth season. However, our screentime columnist argues that the show still has beautiful moments. Read more »
‘Sasquatch Sunset’ examines connection between nature, the human condition
The Zellner Brothers’ “Sasquatch Sunset” portrays Sasquatches with human-like characteristics to connect with viewers and create a fascinating experience. Read more »
‘Civil War’ presents a unique duality of violence, morality in war
Alex Garland’s “Civil War” fails to bring a new take on the genre. Director François Truffaut said that every war film ends up being pro-war. Read more »
2024 remake of 'Road House' fails to deliver the charisma of the original film
Doug Liman’s “Road House” remake misses the mark. Our screentime columnist shares the film’s faults, successes and comparisons with the 1989 original. Read more »
‘Griselda’ proves drug dealing isn’t a man’s world
Sofia Vergara shines in “Griselda,” straying away from her typical roles. She plays Griselda Blanco, who was an infamous Colombian drug lord in the ‘80s. Read more »
The new ‘Ted’ show outshines the movies it spins-off
This year, Peacock introduced Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” spinoff sitcom. Our screen time columnist details the series’ humor and inspiration and applauds the unforgettable R-rated teddy bear. Read more »
'Argylle' tried to poke fun at cliche spy movies. It ended up becoming one.
The “Argylle” trailer caused a stir in theaters across the country. Our screen time columnist details his opinions about the film’s cliches and mediocrity. Read more »
Despite a perfect cast, ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ leaves fans disappointed
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” misses the mark in its new book-to-show adaptation. In the show’s storyline, writers and cast directors neglected details of nostalgia and familiarity, our screen time columnist writes. Read more »
‘Wonka’ tells a charming story, but lacks depth
Using his ‘Paddington’ expertise, director Paul King creates a delightful, albeit flawed, romp through candyland with ‘Wonka.’ Read more »
“The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” unpacks the tyrant President Snow
“The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” puts a new twist on the classic “Hunger Games” movies Read more »
'Thanksgiving' might be Eli Roth’s first genre classic
With ‘Thanksgiving,’ director Eli Roth secures his legacy in the slasher genre Read more »
Unwind over break with our 6 movie recommendations
Check out these six new movies in theaters and streaming to stave off boredom and family fights this Thanksgiving Read more »
‘The Killer’ is another thrilling, oddly funny David Fincher film
David Fincher combines obsession and dry humor in his newest film, “The Killer” Read more »
‘The Zone of Interest’ employs a chilling, unconventional approach to the Holocaust genre
Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest' is a new twist on historical dramas, showing blissful ignorance of the crimes surrounding its characters Read more »
Craig Gillespie’s 'Dumb Money' falls flat as a wall-street inspired film
Craig Gillespie’s “Dumb Money” lacks nuance and falls short of its potential. Read more »
