More than usual, this year’s Oscar nominations feel designed to annoy everyone. Continue reading The Academy Really Liked ‘Joker’ (and Other 2020 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
Excellent performances and missed opportunities abound in the story of Fox News’ sexual harassment scandal. Continue reading ‘Bombshell’ Scratches the Surface of Complicity in Sexual Misconduct
Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins find friendship in this charmingly quirky but uneven film. Continue reading ‘The Two Popes’ Strives to Humanize Its Holy Fathers
The latest musical legend biopic is par for the course: a superlative performance, but little else. Continue reading Renée Zellweger Flies Over the Rainbow, But Judy Slips Beneath It
Brad Pitt is the brightest star in this contemplative, confounding space drama. Continue reading Ad Astra is a Stunning, Challenging Odyssey Through Space and the Human Psyche
Lopez delivers a career-best performance in this energetic, empowering real-life tale of stripping and scamming. Continue reading Jennifer Lopez Swings Her Way to Oscar Glory in the Fabulous Hustlers
Tom Holland swings into post-Endgame action in this warm summer romp. Continue reading Spider-Man Grows Up in the Charming, Wacky, Series-Best Far From Home
The biopic trades real insight into Elton John for a dazzling, fantastical celebration of the rock titan. Continue reading Taron Egerton Takes Flight as Elton John in the Reverent Rocketman
With its charming leads at the helm, this remake soars high above its built-in corporate cynicism. Continue reading The New Aladdin is Best Enjoyed as Far From The Old One as Possible
There needs to be a Pokémon cinematic universe; this film proves why. Continue reading Detective Pikachu is a Slam-Dunk Case for a Live-Action Pokémon Universe
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