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Nicolas Cage and Ryan Kiera Armstrong stare at the camera with a horse behind them in a scene from The Old Way.

The Old Way review: Nicolas Cage elevates dusty Western

Nicolas Cage's first Western doesn't blaze any new trails, but it does receive fine performances from its lead and co-star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
Christian Bale stands near a river in The Pale Blue Eye.

The Pale Blue Eye review: an unpredictable gothic thriller

Harry Melling steals the show as Edgar Allan Poe in Scott Cooper's spooky gothic thriller, The Pale Blue Eye. The film premieres Friday, January 6 on Netflix.
The Gladney family stands together in Netflix's White Noise.

White Noise review: bold, strange, and disappointing

Noah Baumbach's White Noise is a bold but deeply flawed adaptation of Don DeLillo's classic 1985 novel of the same name. The film is streaming now on Netflix.
Song Kang-ho operates a sewing machine in Broker.

Broker review: A tender, affecting family drama

Parasite star Song Kang-ho stars in director Hirokazu Kore-eda's moving new South Korean drama, Broker. The film hits theaters on Monday, December 26.
Margot Robbie dances with Diego Calva in Babylon.

Babylon review: the magic and misery of the movies

Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a sprawling, ambitious Hollywood epic. The film, which stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, hits theaters on December 23.
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren lean against a fence together in 1923.

1923 review: an unremarkable Yellowstone prequel

Despite starring both Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the new Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, is already shaping up to be a forgettable drama.
A blue-skinned Na'vi child swims underwater in a scene from Avatar: The Way of Water.

Avatar: The Way of Water review: beautifully basic

James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.
Micheal Ward and Olivia Colman look up at fireworks in Empire of Light.

Empire of Light review: A lackluster ode to the movies

Empire of Light is an ode to the movies that neither inspires nor rivets. It hits theaters on Friday, December 9.
Pinocchio bows while performing on stage with several marionettes.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.
Bruce Willis crawling through a vent in "Die Hard."

Yipee-ki-yay, Santa: Why is Die Hard a Christmas classic?

'Tis the season of Die Hard again, and while the film might not necessarily be a Christmas movie, it most certainly is a Christmas classic.
Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung walk next to each other in Hunt.

Hunt review: a confusing, but engaging spy thriller

Director Lee Jung-jae's Hunt is a thrilling, if occasionally confusing South Korean spy thriller. It is now playing in movie theaters and available on demand.
David Harbour dressed as Santa Claus, holding a sledgehammer.

Violent Night review: David Harbour delivers merry season’s beatings

Violent Night delivers on its wild premise and then some, and offers a bloody-good Christmas action movie.
Maren and Less press their heads together in Bones and All.

Bones and All review: A cannibal lovers movie with no heart

Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell lead director Luca Guadagnino's achingly romantic, occasionally horrifying new drama, Bones and All.
Jenna Ortega, as Wednesday Addams, holds two bags filled with piranhas.

Wednesday review: making goth great again

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton craft a quirky gothic mystery for Netflix that's monstrously fun.
The diners all stand outside together in The Menu.

The Menu review: an unpredictable and viciously funny thriller

Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu is an unpredictable, often viciously funny thriller that skewers the wealthy elite and foodie culture.
Two men and a woman look away in 1899.

1899 review: an engrossing, yet frustrating sci-fi Netflix series

Netflix's 1899 is an involving and visually stunning, but often narratively frustrating sci-fi drama.
Florence Pugh stands near a makeshift graveyard in The Wonder.

The Wonder review: Florence Pugh shines in an Irish gothic mystery

Florence Pugh gives one of her best performances to date in Sebastián Lelio's new gothic mystery, The Wonder. The film premieres November 16 on Netflix.
Elizabeth Mitchell and Tim Allen as Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus sit and talk in a scene from The Santa Clauses.

The Santa Clauses review: right-wing Santa is weird

The Santa Clauses, Disney's revival of The Santa Clause franchise, has the potential to be a welcome gift or the TV equivalent of an old fruit cake.
Emily Blunt stands near a burning house in The English.

The English review: an occasionally transcendent Western

The English is an occasionally transfixing Western that's elevated by Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer's performances.
Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in Netflix's "All Quiet on the Western Front."

All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is hell (but beautiful to look at)

All Quiet on the Western Front is anti-war, but it also knows that peace can't be maintained forever.
Black Panther gets ready for battle in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: treading water

It offers a powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sometimes feels like an MCU movie drowning in uncertainty.
A boy and a dragon attempt to cross a rope bridge in a scene from My Father's Dragon.

My Father’s Dragon review: one for the kids

An excellent cast and strong dramatic moments lift this Netflix adaptation of My Father's Dragon above its simple animation and fuzzy storytelling.
Rob McElhenney and Charlotte Nicdao smile while walking through an office in a scene from season 3 of Mythic Quest.

Mythic Quest season 3 review: third time’s still the charm

Although it slips into too-familiar territory now and then, season 3 of Mythic Quest keeps the bar high for the smart, superbly crafted Apple TV+ series.
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Inside Man review: A quick and fun Netflix crime show (just ignore the plot holes)

The Netflix limited series Inside Man is a bingeable, engrossing mystery with too many plot holes and not enough time to fill them.
Harry Styles and Emma Corrin stand in a crowd together in My Policeman.

My Policeman review: an introspective, static drama

My Policeman is an introspective drama that is undercut by Emma Corrin and Harry Styles' disappointing performances. The film is streaming now on Prime Video.
Millie Bobby Brown and Helena Bonham Carter hide under floorboards in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

Enola Holmes 2 review: Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill carry superb sequel

Enola Holmes 2 stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill make a wonderful team in a fun, funny sequel to Netflix's 2020 film.
Luffy in his new pirate outfit for One Piece Film: Red key art.

One Piece Film Red review: A colorful action-musical anime

One Piece Film: Red's by-the-numbers formula doesn't quite make it stand out, but it's a visual show-stopper and loving expansion of Oda's world.
Randall Park holds a phone to his ear in Netflix's Blockbuster.

Blockbuster review: Netflix takes a tedious victory lap

Blockbuster is a half-hearted new sitcom from the very streaming service that killed Blockbuster. Its first season premieres Thursday, November 3 on Netflix.
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Causeway review: a moving drama that doesn’t go deep enough

Causeway is a modest drama that's lifted up by Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry's deeply felt performances. It premieres Friday, November 4 on Apple TV+.
Ethan, Harper, Daphne, and Cameron walk out of their resort together in The White Lotus Season 2.

The White Lotus season 2 review: A trip worth taking

The White Lotus season 2 is a messy, sexy follow-up to the comedy series' first season. It premieres Sunday, October 30 on HBO.
Elizabeth Banks wears sunglasses in a car in Call Jane.

Call Jane review: A rousing, relevant drama

Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver lead director Phyllis Nagy's rousing new drama, Call Jane. It hits theaters on Friday, October 28.
Anthony Hopkins and Banks Repeta sit on a park bench together in Armageddon Time.

Armageddon Time review: A gorgeous but empty memoir

Director James Gray's new film, Armageddon Time, is a meticulously crafted but thematically empty drama. It hits theaters on Friday, October 28.
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Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi Review: An overly familiar show in a galaxy far, far away

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi offers rich backstories for beloved characters like Ahsoka and Count Dooku, but the Disney+ limited series lacks its own identity.
Frankie Corio sits on a couch with a sleeping Paul Mescal in A24's Aftersun.

Aftersun review: a tender, heart-wrenching memory piece

Paul Mescal gives a captivating lead performance in Charlotte Wells' moving feature directorial debut, Aftersun. The A24 film hits theaters on October 21.