How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism

After last year’s startling low, the 95th Academy Awards returned with an open-hearted embrace of optimism and a collective love of movies. Continue reading How the 2023 Oscars Rejected Cynicism

Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars

With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars

Michael B. Jordan flexes his directorial muscles in this assured, surprisingly inventive extension of the Creed franchise. Continue reading ‘Creed III’ is a Stunning, Anime-Influenced Knockout

Sarah Polley and her ensemble bring difficult discussions of sexual violence to life with stunning clarity. Continue reading The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate

Sony Pictures Classics’ re-release of Ang Lee’s wuxia masterpiece is a stunningly rendered reminder of Michelle Yeoh’s genius. Continue reading ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and Michelle Yeoh Achieve Transcendence in 4K

Julianne Moore and Sebastian Stan have fun toying with the lifestyles of the rich and ruthless. Continue reading ‘Sharper’ is a Sleek and Sexy Scammers’ Paradise

M. Night Shyamalan’s latest psychological thriller takes a lean, swift storytelling approach, sometimes to its detriment. Continue reading Dave Bautista and Ben Aldridge Outshine ‘Knock at the Cabin’s’ Lackluster Screenplay

Jonathan Majors, Phoebe Dynevor, and Teyana Taylor lead some of the most promising titles from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Continue reading 2023 Sundance Film Festival Recap: Five Films to Look Out For