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We got the original “Resident Evil” films all wrong

Zach Cregger's reboot might surprise, but it can't thrill like its outrageous predecessors

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“NAZA” could be the tipping point in the public perception of Gaza

As Gaza support builds, the film presents testimony Israel can't easily deny

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“Fjord” tests whether we can ever stay objective

Inspired by real events, the Cannes winner walks a thin line between justice and propaganda

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Tom Cruise wants the last word

In his not-so-wide-ranging GQ profile, Cruise stays convincingly on-message

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Sydney Sweeney’s bombshell act masks a career with no endgame

The actress' racy ads for the sports betting site Novig leave her career trajectory in peril

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Some sequels are destined to disappoint

"Practical Magic 2" bet on a devotion that was really just a love of autumn and soft lighting

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AMC, Warner Bros. bring back movie snobbery — and it’s about time

Two corporate giants are pushing back on slop. Viewers should too

11.09.2026 10

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The Oscars is shaping up for a showdown

Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes doc, "You Can See Everything," shakes up awards season

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“Chronovisor” makes literacy the key to another world

The stylish library thriller demands engagement for maximum pleasure. There's nothing like it

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Isaac Mizrahi’s “Unzipped” shows why flawed artists matter

In the 1995 documentary, fashion is a dialogue that John Galliano's scrapped Met Gala never had

05.09.2026 10

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“Death of the Pastor’s Wife” casts doubt on true crime

The Netflix docuseries examining Mica Miller's death could stand to look in the mirror

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Why Netflix only champions crap

"The Whisper Man" rounds out a trio of original films revealing Netflix's cruel intentions

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It’s critical that you see “Coyote vs. Acme”

If the latest "Looney Tunes" film doesn't get the support it deserves, Warner Bros. wins

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“Travelin’ Thru” is the Dolly Parton song that can’t be forgotten

Parton's anthem for "Transamerica" proves doing what’s right is a timeless endeavor

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HBO Max is sacrificing its credibility to vertical video

The latest streamer to adopt short-form content is doing it all wrong

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“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” withers in metaphor Hell

Jane Schoenbrun's third film honors and analyzes slashers — but skips the thesis

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“The End of Oak Street” does pastiche right

In a studio culture obsessed with nostalgia, David Robert Mitchell's dino thriller knows what we truly want

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“The X-Files” still make us want to believe

Chris Carter's new director's cut of the 2008 "X-Files" movie indicates a broader trend toward creativity

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“Ice Princess” quietly defined Hayden Panettiere’s whole career

In the 2005 film, Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg's search for greatness feels eerily prophetic

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“Her Private Hell” belongs to Sophie Thatcher

Nicolas Winding Refn's neon-drenched fable finally gives Thatcher the role she deserves

17.08.2026 20

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“One Night Only” and the summer of rom-com sex talk

Three new films find room for intimacy in a slide toward fascism

15.08.2026 20

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Anthony Bourdain would have hated his own biopic

Matt Johnson's uninspired "Tony" confines Bourdain to the public's imagination. It sorely lacks Bourdain's depth

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Brad Pitt’s sobriety story deserves more scrutiny

Celebrity culture continues to shield powerful men from accountability

11.08.2026 10

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Ariana Grande fans need to see “Maddie’s Secret”

John Early’s film on the realities of eating disorders sparks a critical conversation

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“I Want Your Sex” is deliberately unsexy

Gregg Araki's first film in 12 years declares Gen Z's disaffection with sex a problem only shame can solve

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“Remake” will shift your perspective on grief

In his magnificent documentary, Ross McElwee evaluates the role of his films in the life and death of his son

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Netflix is turning your brain to mush

In reports to shareholders, Ted Sarandos disclosed that the shows you're watching may already be modified by AI

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The “Melania” movie is empty, foul and worse than we imagined

Neither insightful nor interesting, the first lady’s disgraceful doc exists only to fuel Trump’s propaganda machine

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“Obsession” hasn’t earned classic status

A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it

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Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is pointless

The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow

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Sam Neill, king of the creature feature

Beyond "Jurassic Park," Neill's vast career showed us that humans can be as hideous as the monsters we fear most

17.07.2026 20

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“Night Nurse” sexualizes the scam call

In her debut film, Georgia Bernstein twists those eerie grandparent scams into a topical, leisurely thrill

15.07.2026 20

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If Letterboxd sells out to Netflix, the people lose

The film-logging platform is weighing a sale. Its users are weighing a mutiny

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“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” is absurdism done right

David Wain's surreal spin on "The Wizard of Oz" is full of high-concept, laugh-a-minute bits when we need them most

12.07.2026 20

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The sex ed icon who won’t go quietly

In "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story," the sex-positive cable TV siren makes the case for aging loudly and proudly

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Bonnie Tyler’s anthems will live forever

During her five-decade career, Tyler's songs soundtracked both silver-screen hits and the movies of our lives

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Madonna’s irresistible contradictions

With "Confessions II," Madonna reworks her scrapped biopic into an autobiographical album worthy of the big screen

08.07.2026 20

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“The Invite” debunks heteronormativity

Olivia Wilde's third film is her best yet, a mature comedy that asserts no one is exempt from romantic hang-ups.

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“Blow Out” exposes the real American way

The 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma's film meets America's 250th, proving corruption is as American as apple pie

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Of course, Elon Musk adores Armie Hammer’s terrible comeback film

Hammer's comeback film, "Citizen Vigilante," is a bigoted pile of garbage, perfect for a hungry fly like Musk

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In “Couture,” Angelina Jolie rethinks aging onscreen

Alice Winocour's film finds Jolie in peak form, wrestling with the tough decisions the actress knows all too well

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Steven Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” foretold our solitude

Spielberg's divisive 2001 film looks far more prescient 25 years on, tackling the ChatGPT era with alarming urgency

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“Supergirl” proves Hollywood studios still don’t trust women superheroes

Milly Alcock brings a fresh energy to Superman's cousin that's snuffed out by a risk-averse studio culture

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Google’s investment in AI tools for A24 sparks backlash

With a major investment from Google's DeepMind AI initiative, the trendy studio takes a hard turn away from fans

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“Maddie’s Secret” is perfectly imperfect

In his brilliant tribute to the TV movie melodrama, comedian John Early puts on the wig and expels his inhibitions

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“Toy Story 5” can’t conquer tech

The Disney-Pixar sequel contends with the iPad kid, but refuses to disparage devices in a critical moment

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Pride Month makes me feel like an imposter

Every June, I'm forced to reckon with the parts of myself that still don't fit

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“Blue Film” is the gay indie that won’t let you look away

The controversial film is much more than its shocking premise, probing sexuality with complete candor

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“Disclosure Day” is Steven Spielberg’s last word for humanity

Cinema's great optimist returns to sci-fi with a plea for compassion. Will we listen?

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The cinema spoof will never die

"Scary Movie" and "Stop! That! Train!" revamp a bygone subgenre for a generation in need of high-concept stupidity

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