What Happened to ‘Avatar’?

With the release of its long-awaited sequel imminent, it’s worth re-examining the impact of James Cameron’s masterful but deflated epic. Continue reading What Happened to ‘Avatar’?

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Pushes the MCU to its Limits

Sam Raimi’s dazzling rollercoaster ride through the horrors of the multiverse puts the MCU under some serious strain. Continue reading ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Pushes the MCU to its Limits

Could Florence Pugh win? Could Harry Styles be nominated? Some very early Oscar predictions based on the “Don’t Worry Darling” trailer. Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Trailer: Could It Land In All Four Oscar Acting Categories?

Robert Eggers’ Viking revenge fantasy is a masterpiece of feral fury, no matter the cost. Continue reading Brutality Reigns Supreme in ‘The Northman’

Michelle Yeoh’s long-overdue star vehicle is a staggeringly ambitious and hilarious jaw-dropper that we almost don’t deserve. Continue reading ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ is Sublime, Audacious Chaos

The film sidesteps its stars’ palpable romantic tension for a boilerplate terrorist tale that isn’t as interesting as them. Continue reading Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton Sizzle in the Tedious Spy Thriller ‘All the Old Knives’

The 94th Academy Awards were an undeniable disaster, but there are glimmers of hope for the embattled ceremony. Continue reading The 2022 Oscars: Where Do We Go From Here?

The emotional wallop of this coming-of-age story about a deaf family comes from its lovely, lived-in specificity. Continue reading The Open-Hearted ‘CODA’ Earns Every Emotion