The Academy Really Liked 'Joker' (and Other 2020 Oscar Nominations Takeaways)
More than usual, this year’s Oscar nominations feel designed to annoy everyone.
Tag: movies
'Bombshell' Scratches the Surface of Complicity in Sexual Misconduct
Excellent performances and missed opportunities abound in the story of Fox News’ sexual harassment scandal.
'The Two Popes' Strives to Humanize Its Holy Fathers
Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins find friendship in this charmingly quirky but uneven film.
Renée Zellweger Flies Over the Rainbow, But Judy Slips Beneath It
The latest musical legend biopic is par for the course: a superlative performance, but little else.
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 Lion King Remake Pushes the Limits of Technology and Nostalgia
Jon Favreau’s photorealistic take on the Disney legend is both promise and warning of how far Disney will go to remake our childhoods.
Spider-Man Grows Up in the Charming, Wacky, Series-Best Far From Home
Tom Holland swings into post-Endgame action in this warm summer romp.
