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Jim Gaffigan wears a space suit while standing next to Rhea Seehorn in Linoleum.

Linoleum review: a delicate, quietly moving sci-fi adventure

Jim Gaffigan plays two different characters in writer-director Colin West's quirky new sci-fi dramedy, Linoleum. The film is now playing in theaters.
Christoph Waltz stands at the top of a staircase in The Consultant.

The Consultant review: a darkly comic, disappointing thriller

The Consultant is a stylish but disappointing new workplace thriller. The Christoph Waltz-led series is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
David Harbour, as a ghost, peeks out from behind Anthony Mackie in a scene from We Have A Ghost.

We Have a Ghost review: Supernatural fun with a comb-over Casper

The family-friendly Netflix comedy We Have a Ghost doesn't break any new ground, but it still delivers a fun, satisfying adventure supported by a great cast.
Two Formula 1 cars speed around a corner in a scene from season 5 of Formula 1: Drive to Survive.

Formula 1: Drive To Survive review: Season 5 gets a tune-up

The Netflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive gets a tune-up for season 5, and the result is a more rewarding, authentic season of racing drama.
Billy Crudup stands near a Brightside poster in Hello Tomorrow.

Hello Tomorrow! review: a trivial retrofuturistic dramedy

Hello Tomorrow! is a charming, if shallow, retrofuturistic sci-fi dramedy series. Its first three episodes are available to stream now on Apple TV+.
Kathryn Newton and Paul Rudd stand on the surface of a weird planet in a scene from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review: more weird, less heart

Big in its ambition and scope, but stretched too thin, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is an entertaining, middle-tier entry in the MCU.
Julianne Moore sits next to Justice Smith in Sharper.

Sharper review: the art of conning a con man

Sharper is a slick and stylish, but flawed con man thriller. The Sebastian Stan and Julianne Moore-led film premieres Friday, February 17 on Apple TV+.
A bloody nun stands at an altar in Consecration.

Consecration review: Even bloody, gun-toting nuns can’t save this horror movie

Despite a promising beginning, the supernatural horror movie Consecration is brought down by a confusing and unsatisfactory climax.
Salma Hayek Pinault dances with Channing Tatum in Magic Mike's Last Dance.

Magic Mike’s Last Dance review: a slight but stylish fantasy

Magic Mike's Last Dance sends its franchise out on a fun, if slight, note. The Salma Hayek Pinault and Channing Tatum-led film is now playing in theaters.
Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda, Sally Field, and Lily Tomlin all stand near metal detectors in 80 for Brady.

80 for Brady review: a major comedic and dramatic fumble

80 for Brady is a creative misfire that fails to make the most out of its immensely talented leads. The film is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Abby Quinn, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Dave Bautista, and Ruprt Grint stand grimly inside a cabin, staring at the camera.

Knock at the Cabin review: Bautista lifts Shyamalan’s familiar apocalypse

Dave Bautista delivers a standout performance in Knock at the Cabin and elevates M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic thriller.
Melvil Poupaud, Camille Leban Martins, and Léa Seydoux lean on a railing together in One Fine Morning.

One Fine Morning review: a gentle, affecting character study

Léa Seydoux gives a quietly heartbreaking performance in One Fine Morning. The affecting new drama from Mia Hansen-Løve is now playing in theaters.
Two people in masks ride in a car in Infinity Pool.

Infinity Pool review: a deep dive into depravity

Get your freak on in Brandon Cronenberg's strikingly original sci-fi satire Infinity Pool, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth.
Jason Segel stands near a house in Shrinking.

Shrinking review: 2023’s first great ensemble comedy

Shrinking stars Harrison Ford and Jason Segel as a pair of diametrically opposed therapists. The endearing new comedy series premieres January 27 on Apple TV+.
Natasha Lyonne wears a trucker hat and sunglasses in Poker Face.

Poker Face review: a charming ode to a bygone TV era

Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's Poker Face offers a clever twist on the classic TV detective format. It premieres January 26 on Peacock.
Vox Machina stands together in front of an archway in The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2.

The Legend of Vox Machina season 2 review: bigger and bolder

The Legend of Vox Machina season 2 is bolder and more rewarding than the show's debut run. The Critical Role-inspired series returns January 20 on Amazon Prime.
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Women Talking review: speaking truth to power

With a great acting ensemble and powerful script, Sarah Polley's Women Talking is a must-see movie for anyone who likes a good drama.
Hugh Jackman stands behind Zen McGrath and Laura Dern in The Son.

The Son review: an emotionally manipulative family drama

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern turn in standout performances in Florian Zeller's emotionally manipulative new drama, The Son. The film hits theaters on January 20.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey crouch behind a glass case together in The Last of Us.

The Last of Us review: HBO breaks Hollywood’s video game curse

The Last of Us is an engaging, occasionally magnificent video game adaptation. The post-apocalyptic drama premieres Sunday, January 15 on HBO.
Tom Hanks holds a cat in A Man Called Otto.

A Man Called Otto review: Tom Hanks anchors a sweet drama

Tom Hanks brings his usual charisma to the new family drama A Man Called Otto. The film is set to be released nationwide on Friday, January 13.
A giant being, Ultraman, bends down to look at four humans on the ground next to a helicopter.

Shin Ultraman review: an ultrastrong hit of nostalgia

Come for the giant monster brawls, but stay for Shin Ultraman's quirky cinematography and wonderfully retro aesthetic.
Anna Konkle and Jermaine Fowler sit in the waiting room of a hospital during a scene from The Drop.

The Drop review: let it go

Hulu's The Drop wants to be more funny and insightful than it is, and it ultimately delivers a disappointing satire on love and relationships.
Kaina and Liliha leaping off a branch of the giant tree in Kaina.

Kaina of the Great Snow Sea review: a riveting anime worth your time

Outside of some occasionally stiff animation and uninspired character designs, Crunchyroll's Kaina of the Great Snow Sea is a riveting dose of originality.
Vash aiming his gun in Trigun Stampede episode 1.

Trigun Stampede review: a promising CG reboot of a classic anime

Time will tell how it will progress, but Crunchyroll's Trigun Stampede series looks to be a promising reimagination of the beloved anime franchise.
M3GAN stands still while wearing a brown overcoat.

M3GAN review: a silly, self-aware horror comedy

M3GAN is a flawed, but mostly successful horror comedy thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
Nicolas Cage and Ryan Kiera Armstrong stare at the camera with a horse behind them in a scene from The Old Way.

The Old Way review: Nicolas Cage elevates dusty Western

Nicolas Cage's first Western doesn't blaze any new trails, but it does receive fine performances from its lead and co-star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
Christian Bale stands near a river in The Pale Blue Eye.

The Pale Blue Eye review: an unpredictable gothic thriller

Harry Melling steals the show as Edgar Allan Poe in Scott Cooper's spooky gothic thriller, The Pale Blue Eye. The film premieres Friday, January 6 on Netflix.
The Gladney family stands together in Netflix's White Noise.

White Noise review: bold, strange, and disappointing

Noah Baumbach's White Noise is a bold but deeply flawed adaptation of Don DeLillo's classic 1985 novel of the same name. The film is streaming now on Netflix.
Song Kang-ho operates a sewing machine in Broker.

Broker review: A tender, affecting family drama

Parasite star Song Kang-ho stars in director Hirokazu Kore-eda's moving new South Korean drama, Broker. The film hits theaters on Monday, December 26.
Margot Robbie dances with Diego Calva in Babylon.

Babylon review: the magic and misery of the movies

Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a sprawling, ambitious Hollywood epic. The film, which stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, hits theaters on December 23.
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren lean against a fence together in 1923.

1923 review: an unremarkable Yellowstone prequel

Despite starring both Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the new Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, is already shaping up to be a forgettable drama.
A blue-skinned Na'vi child swims underwater in a scene from Avatar: The Way of Water.

Avatar: The Way of Water review: beautifully basic

James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.
Micheal Ward and Olivia Colman look up at fireworks in Empire of Light.

Empire of Light review: A lackluster ode to the movies

Empire of Light is an ode to the movies that neither inspires nor rivets. It hits theaters on Friday, December 9.
Pinocchio bows while performing on stage with several marionettes.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.