‘Presence’ refreshes horror genre through 1st-person ghost perspective
Steven Soderbergh’s recent film, “Presence,” shines as a family drama, despite being mislabeled as a horror. Read more »
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2024 ‘Nosferatu’ is imperfect adaptation with social commentary
“Nosferatu” offers mild social commentary, but wrestles with Eggers’ style and the source material. Read more »
'Interstellar' explores humanity in higher resolution 10 years later
A decade after its premiere in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” maintains reflexivity and reminds viewers of their humanity. Read more »
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is too serious for the trilogy’s silliness
Although “Venom: The Last Dance” contains many flaws of contemporary superhero movies, such as meaningless exposition and endless set-up for future installments, the film's self-awareness makes it a worthwhile watch. Read more »
‘The Brutalist’ navigates the American dream with timeless intrigue
“The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, explores themes of religion, wealth and American power structures. Read more »
‘We Live In Time’ is an effectively heartbreaking British drama
Director John Crowley’s movie, “We Live in Time,” explores the decade-long romance of the lead characters, Almut and Tobias. Read more »
Striking accuracy, artistry in ‘Saturday Night’ outweighs its weak spots
Jason Reitman’s film, “Saturday Night,” may be the best film of the year, according to our movie columnist. The movie's fast-paced score matches its enticing tone. Read more »
‘Nickel Boys’ pushes cinematic boundaries of portraying a person’s life
Based on the 2019 book by Colson Whitehead, “Nickel Boys” uses first-person perspective to understand the humanity of two young Black men at a segregated reform school. Read more »
'The Penguin' serves a refreshing take on the iconic character
Episode one of Max’s “The Penguin” featured a fresh approach to the iconic DC Comics character and set high standards for the remainder of the series. Read more »
‘Sasquatch Sunset’ examines connection between nature, the human condition
The Zellner Brothers’ “Sasquatch Sunset” portrays Sasquatches with human-like characteristics to connect with viewers and create a fascinating experience. Read more »
Kung Fu Panda 4 falls short with recycled jokes, lackluster screenwriting
The “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is back with its fourth film. Unfortunately, its story is a let-down, full of recycled jokes and predictability, our screentime columnist shares. Read more »
'Argylle' tried to poke fun at cliche spy movies. It ended up becoming one.
The “Argylle” trailer caused a stir in theaters across the country. Our screen time columnist details his opinions about the film’s cliches and mediocrity. Read more »
Despite a perfect cast, ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ leaves fans disappointed
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” misses the mark in its new book-to-show adaptation. In the show’s storyline, writers and cast directors neglected details of nostalgia and familiarity, our screen time columnist writes. Read more »
From Taylor Swift to Metro Boomin, our music columnist shares their Grammy predictions
Our columnist predicts the 66th annual Grammy Awards’s outcomes. Some wins include Victoria Monét’s album “Jaguar II” and Tyla’s track “Water.” Read more »
After a delay, the 75th annual Emmy Awards were worth the wait
For our humor columnist, the Emmys this year were a success. “The Bear,” “Succession” and “Beef” rightfully won big at the Emmy Awards this year. Read more »
After 20 years, ‘Elf’ is an established holiday classic
“Elf” is the first 21st-century Christmas classic, our Screentime Columnist writes Read more »
‘May December’ is a haunting tragedy filled with outstanding lead performances
Three outstanding performances make ‘May December’ compelling Read more »
Balancing laughter, tenderness, sorrow, ‘The Holdovers’ becomes a Christmas classic
‘The Holdovers’ tells a new type of Christmas story with humor, New England weather and Paul Giamatti Read more »
Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' offers the untold story of Priscilla Presley
Telling the other side of the famous couple’s life, Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” brings her untold story to the big screen Read more »
'Anatomy of a Fall' divides audiences as viewers question 'Who did it?'
With stellar performances and meticulous investigations, Justine Triet’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is a mystery with a twist Read more »
Take a walk off the beaten path with these 5 underrated Halloween horror films
Try these off-the-beaten-path horror movies in preparation for Halloween Read more »
Mortality, feminism, Ryan Gosling's abs: how Barbie is so much more than a toy commercial
Led by exceptional lead performances, strong writing and direction and impeccable set design, Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is the perfect film for the summer. Read more »
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' is the multiverse done right
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ the sequel to the 2018 hit, continues to be a fun twist on multiversal storytelling. Read more »
