‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece

Guillermo del Toro breathes astonishing new life into one of the most famous characters in history. Continue reading ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece

Five Stories The Crown’s Fifth Season Should’ve Told

James Hewitt, Diana’s HRH, and other key moments ‘The Crown’ skipped over in its recreation of the British royals’ most tumultuous period. Continue reading Five Stories The Crown’s Fifth Season Should’ve Told

Peter Morgan’s worries about the new king’s popularity rob the infamous “War of the Waleses” of its dramatic promise and power. Continue reading Charles III Casts a Pall Over The Crown’s Timid, Distant Fifth Season

The British actor’s week of positive headlines pays off a stretch of smart career choices that could redefine the movie stardom in the IP era. Continue reading What Henry Cavill’s Renaissance Could Mean for Movie Stardom

Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne add emotional heft to a compelling yet inert indictment of hospital bureaucracy. Continue reading Hospital Crime Drama ‘The Good Nurse’ Lacks a Strong Pulse

Andrew Dominik’s fictionalized account of Marilyn Monroe’s life and death is worse than appalling: it is reductive and pointless. Continue reading What is the Point of Netflix’s ‘Blonde’?

Neil Gaiman’s influential comic book series comes to thrilling, emotionally rich life on the small screen. Continue reading Dreams Come True in Netflix’s Stunning, Complex Series ‘The Sandman’

Chris Evans’ infectious, diabolical energy shines through the Russo brothers’ big-budgeted, anonymous spectacle. Continue reading ‘The Gray Man’ is Netflix’s Relentlessly, Expensively Fine Spy Thriller