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Sean Penn and Julia Roberts walk together through a crowd in Gaslit.

Gaslit review: A searing critique of American political corruption

Julia Roberts plays Martha Mitchell in Gaslit, an entertaining new Starz series about the Watergate scandal that ended Richard Nixon's presidency.
Anna Cobb stares into the digital abyss in We're All Going to the World's Fair.

We’re All Going to the World’s Fair review: Welcome to the internet

We're All Going to the World's Fair uses the language of creepypasta horror to meditate on the way the internet has reshaped a generation's identity.
Aaron Paul and Karen Gillan discuss combat techniques in a scene from Dual.

Dual review: Selling the feint, awkwardly

It's not the film you probably think it is, but Riley Stearns' sci-fi satire Dual is a story that pays off a patient audience.
Iola evans stares at a TV screen in a scene from Choose Or Die.

Choose or Die review: Where’s a grue when you need one?

Netflix film Choose Or Die promises a retro horror story, but never fully commits to the potential of its '80s gaming premise.
Lucie Zhang, Makita Samba, and Noémie Merlant walk through the park in Paris, 13th District.

Paris, 13th District review: Sex and the City (of Lights)

In Paris, 13th District, The Sisters Brothers director Jacques Audiard heads back to France to make a portrait of amorous Parisians.
Rupert Friend and Sienna Miller stand in a crowd of reporters in Anatomy of a Scandal.

Anatomy of a Scandal review: Netflix drama misses the mark

Netflix's Anatomy of a Scandal stars Rupert Friend, Sienna Miller, and Michelle Dockery. Unfortunately, they can't stop it from repeatedly missing the mark.
Keira holds a light up with Steven standing behind her in a scene from The Cellar.

The Cellar review: An evil house with a mathematical twist

Brendan Muldowney's The Cellar is an atmospheric horror with an intriguing twist that something truly scary: Math.
Josh Brolin walks toward a massive, mysterious hole in the ground in a scene from Outer Range.

Outer Range review: Cowboys through the looking glass

Outer Range takes a traditional Western into weird territory with a gripping story that poses more questions than it answers but still entertains.
Alexander Skarsgård strikes a fearsome Viking pose.

The Northman review: Viking mayhem for adolescents of all ages

The Witch and The Lighthouse director Robert Eggers returns with a wild, gory Viking epic, The Northman.
Sonic and Knuckles clash in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 review: Blurry sequel stalls out

Sonic the Hedgehog 2's furry heroes steal the show, but its live-action ensemble stalls the sequel's momentum.
Aidan Greensmith walks out of the mist in heavy-metal leather and makeup in a scene from Metal Lords.

Metal Lords review: Keep calm and rock on

A talented young cast, a clever script, and a blistering soundtrack come together in the comedy Metal Lords from Game of Thrones co-creator D.B. Weiss.
Liliane Amuat and Henriette Confurius look at a spider .

The Girl and the Spider review: A glorious enigma

Ramon Zürcher's hypnotic drama The Girl and the Spider playfully bends the rules of moviemaking to create a memorably unsettling experience.
Jude Law and the cast of Fantastic Beasts: The secrets of Dumbledore gather in a cave.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore review: Confundo!

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has a good story to tell, if only it would stop introducing new concepts and characters long enough to do so.
Ansel Elgort rides in a car in a scene from Tokyo Vice.

Tokyo Vice review: Stylish show excels as a moody crime drama

Fascinating, compelling, and filled with standout performances, Tokyo Vice delivers plenty of drama in its adaptation of journalist Jake Adelstein's memoir.
Stephen Merchant and Christopher Walken talk in a scene from The Outlaws.

The Outlaws review: With Christopher Walken, crime pays

The Outlaws is a good crime comedy series made even better by Christopher Walken and the rest of its talented cast.
Stanley wears an astronaut suit on the Moon in Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.

Apollo 10½ review: A charming blast into the past

Netflix's Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood is an exquisite new animated film from Dazed and Confused writer-director Richard Linklater.
Jared Leto as Morbius.

Morbius review: Cold, dead, and desperate

Sony's Morbius wants to sink its fangs into audiences with Marvel's superhero vampire, but falls frustratingly short of getting anyone's blood boiling.
Chris Pine stands in the shadows in a scene from The Contractor.

The Contractor review: A familiar firefight

The Contractor casts Chris Pine as a former soldier who finds himself in the center of a deadly conspiracy in this fast-paced but predictable action-thriller.
Pedro Pascal, Leslie Mann, and David Duchovny stare into a forest in a scene from The Bubble.

The Bubble review: Making quarantine funny again

Judd Apatow's comedy The Bubble delivers the ensemble-driven meta parody of pandemic-era Hollywood we didn't know we wanted.
Neal McDonough holds a shotgun and points a shotgun in a scene from Boon.

Boon review: Neo-Western provides action with little payoff

In Boon, Neal McDonough is an engaging stoic antihero, but the film suffers from pacing and character issues.
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Better Nate Than Ever review: A teen’s life in cartoon motion

The Disney+ original movie Better Nate Than Ever has enough heart and style to win over both kids and adults.
Moon Knight stands over a crowd of beaten criminals in Moon Knight.

Moon Knight review: Oscar Isaac shines in scariest Marvel series to date

Marvel's Moon Knight pushes the boundaries of the MCU with the studio's scariest, most violent original project so far on Disney+ streaming service.
Gary Oldman and the cast of Slow Horses stand on a sidewalk at night.

Slow Horses review: Spy game’s best of the worst delivers

Apple TV+ series Slow Horses offers a unique spin on the spy genre that defies expectations and delivers a compelling story with plenty of surprises.
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Writing with Fire review: Nevertheless, they persist

Oscar-nominated documentary Writing with Fire breaks plenty of new ground, but that's old news for the brave women journalists whose stories it chronicles.
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The Michael Bisping Story review: UFC star’s doc is a winner

Michael Bisping's surprising and inspiring rise from good fighter to UFC champion is chronicled in a new documentary, 'Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story.'
Kid Cudi, Jenna Ortega, and others in a scene from X, from A24 entertainment.

X review: A horror movie about what really horrifies us

X, directed by horror helmer Ti West and starring Mia Goth, is A24 Entertainment's newest cerebral chiller.
Mark Rylance stitching together a suit in The Outfit

The Outfit review: An endlessly entertaining gangster thriller

Mark Rylance shines as an unassuming British tailor in 'The Outfit,' a suspenseful new gangster thriller that hits theaters on Friday, March 18.
Walker Scobell and Ryan Reynolds look at each other in a scene from The Adam Project.

The Adam Project review: A mixed bag of saccharine sci-fi

With Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy, The Adam Project has all the ingredients of a fun sci-fi adventure, but the recipe never quite turns out right.
Panda Mei looks at her friends in a scene from Turning Red.

Turning Red review: Girl meets world in another Pixar charmer

Pixar's Turning Red channels the awkward teenager in all of us with a sweet coming-of-age story about a girl, her friends, her mother, and a giant red panda.
Batman stares down at a crime scene in The Batman.

The Batman review: Pattinson’s hero finds light in the shadows

The Batman is the noir detective-thriller fans have hoped for, telling a tale that dissects the anatomy of systematic corruption through the Dark Knight's eyes.
A man climbs a mountain edge as the sun sets in The Soloist VR.

Climb every mountain in Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR

In Alex Honnold: The Soloist VR, viewers get to travel along with one of most famous climbers in the world as he scales mountains in Italy and the French Alps.
Wee Hughie and Butcher Billy walk through a park in a scene from The Boys Presents: Diabolical anthology series.

The Boys Presents: Diabolical review: A bloody good time

Amazon's animated anthology series The Boys Presents: Diabolical is a superhero splatterfest that delivers a bucket of laughs -- and some heart, too.
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Black Widow review: Bold, beautiful, and better late than never

Beautifully shot and full of humor, action, and heart, Black Widow is the movie Marvel fans asked for and Scarlett Johansson's superspy always deserved.
Luca and Alberto give a thumbs-up sign to their homemade Vespa scooter in a scene from Pixar's Luca.

Luca review: Pixar’s Italian sea monster story is sweeter than gelato

Pixar's Luca is a refreshingly fun, deliciously animated film that will make you want to visit the coast of Italy and look for friendly sea monsters.