What went wrong with 'Joker 2': an expert's analysis
The first thing you should know about “Joker: Folie à Deux” is that it is No a musical Sure, the…
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'White Bird: A Wonder Story' review: Kindness is the bottom line
In 2017, the film “Wonder” was a surprise critical and commercial success for Lionsgate. Adapted from a children's novel by…
'Outrun' review: Saoirse Ronan stars in a story of alcoholism and rehabilitation
In “The Outrun,” the alcoholism of a young Scottish woman is a personal catastrophe of environmental and geographic scope, which…
Maggie Smith took the stage with her in her best film roles
It's hard to think of another actor who can do more with syllables than Maggie Smith. For her, language was…
Review: A mother warns of terrors in 'Never Let Go,' but monsters are sometimes closer to home
Halle Berry stars in a dark family drama that seems like a mix between a post-apocalyptic nightmare like 'A Quiet…
'Transformers One' review: the animated prequel is well done
Let the medium of animation breathe new life into an intellectual property that has been watered down with every sequel…
'In the Summers' Review: Residente as a Flawed Divorced Father
When “In the Summers” begins, Vicente is anxious. Sitting in his car, obsessively flicking his lighter, absentmindedly tapping the steering…
'A Different Man' Review: Sebastian Stan Revisits His Identity
Writer-director Aaron Schimberg peels back the bandages on the experimental transformation of a fragile, anxious New Yorker’s face in the…
How Sebastian Stan Was Transformed Into 'A Different Man'
At the tender age of 5, Mike Marino saw “The Elephant Man” for the first time and his life was…
'The Substance' review: fearless Demi Moore in a satire of showbiz
Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat is fascinated by butts. In “The Substance,” her Cannes-winning spoof about an aging Hollywood actress with a…