‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Uneasily Balances Levity and Gravity
Aaron Sorkin’s retelling of the notorious Chicago Seven trial both succeeds and struggles because of its timeliness.
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Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Boys in the Band’ Suffocates and Astonishes
Fifty years and a streaming service hasn’t lessened the emotional wallop of the source material.
‘Enola Holmes’ Cracks the Code
Millie Bobby Brown shines in this bright and skippy addition to the Sherlock Holmes universe.
‘The Devil All The Time’ is a Grim, Tedious Exercise in Patience
Strong performances from Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson aren’t worth the hellish effort of making it through this film.
‘Mulan’ Forges a New Path for Disney Remakes
A Disney live-action adaptation done right.
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are Rom-Com’s Next Supercouple in ‘The Lovebirds’
A Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn for the Instagram generation has emerged.
Bong Joon-ho Turns Class Warfare into Masterpiece Cinema with ‘Parasite’
The celebrated South Korean auteur’s latest is biting, brutal, and beyond brilliance.
‘The Two Popes’ Strives to Humanize Its Holy Fathers
Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins find friendship in this charmingly quirky but uneven film.
Ad Astra is a Stunning, Challenging Odyssey Through Space and the Human Psyche
Brad Pitt is the brightest star in this contemplative, confounding space drama.
Jennifer Lopez Swings Her Way to Oscar Glory in the Fabulous Hustlers
Lopez delivers a career-best performance in this energetic, empowering real-life tale of stripping and scamming.
The New Aladdin is Best Enjoyed as Far From The Old One as Possible
With its charming leads at the helm, this remake soars high above its built-in corporate cynicism.
Avengers: Endgame is a Passionate Love Letter to the Marvel Fandom
The Avengers assemble atop the zenith of the superhero film genre.
