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Zach Cregger's reboot might surprise, but it can't thrill like its outrageous predecessors
As Gaza support builds, the film presents testimony Israel can't easily deny
Inspired by real events, the Cannes winner walks a thin line between justice and propaganda
In his not-so-wide-ranging GQ profile, Cruise stays convincingly on-message
The actress' racy ads for the sports betting site Novig leave her career trajectory in peril
"Practical Magic 2" bet on a devotion that was really just a love of autumn and soft lighting
Two corporate giants are pushing back on slop. Viewers should too
Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes doc, "You Can See Everything," shakes up awards season
The stylish library thriller demands engagement for maximum pleasure. There's nothing like it
In the 1995 documentary, fashion is a dialogue that John Galliano's scrapped Met Gala never had
The Netflix docuseries examining Mica Miller's death could stand to look in the mirror
"The Whisper Man" rounds out a trio of original films revealing Netflix's cruel intentions
If the latest "Looney Tunes" film doesn't get the support it deserves, Warner Bros. wins
Parton's anthem for "Transamerica" proves doing what’s right is a timeless endeavor
The latest streamer to adopt short-form content is doing it all wrong
Jane Schoenbrun's third film honors and analyzes slashers — but skips the thesis
In a studio culture obsessed with nostalgia, David Robert Mitchell's dino thriller knows what we truly want
Chris Carter's new director's cut of the 2008 "X-Files" movie indicates a broader trend toward creativity
In the 2005 film, Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg's search for greatness feels eerily prophetic
Nicolas Winding Refn's neon-drenched fable finally gives Thatcher the role she deserves
Three new films find room for intimacy in a slide toward fascism
Matt Johnson's uninspired "Tony" confines Bourdain to the public's imagination. It sorely lacks Bourdain's depth
Celebrity culture continues to shield powerful men from accountability
John Early’s film on the realities of eating disorders sparks a critical conversation
Gregg Araki's first film in 12 years declares Gen Z's disaffection with sex a problem only shame can solve
In his magnificent documentary, Ross McElwee evaluates the role of his films in the life and death of his son
In reports to shareholders, Ted Sarandos disclosed that the shows you're watching may already be modified by AI
Neither insightful nor interesting, the first lady’s disgraceful doc exists only to fuel Trump’s propaganda machine
A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it
The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow
Beyond "Jurassic Park," Neill's vast career showed us that humans can be as hideous as the monsters we fear most
In her debut film, Georgia Bernstein twists those eerie grandparent scams into a topical, leisurely thrill
The film-logging platform is weighing a sale. Its users are weighing a mutiny
David Wain's surreal spin on "The Wizard of Oz" is full of high-concept, laugh-a-minute bits when we need them most
In "Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story," the sex-positive cable TV siren makes the case for aging loudly and proudly
During her five-decade career, Tyler's songs soundtracked both silver-screen hits and the movies of our lives
With "Confessions II," Madonna reworks her scrapped biopic into an autobiographical album worthy of the big screen
Olivia Wilde's third film is her best yet, a mature comedy that asserts no one is exempt from romantic hang-ups.
The 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma's film meets America's 250th, proving corruption is as American as apple pie
Hammer's comeback film, "Citizen Vigilante," is a bigoted pile of garbage, perfect for a hungry fly like Musk
Alice Winocour's film finds Jolie in peak form, wrestling with the tough decisions the actress knows all too well
Spielberg's divisive 2001 film looks far more prescient 25 years on, tackling the ChatGPT era with alarming urgency
Milly Alcock brings a fresh energy to Superman's cousin that's snuffed out by a risk-averse studio culture
With a major investment from Google's DeepMind AI initiative, the trendy studio takes a hard turn away from fans
In his brilliant tribute to the TV movie melodrama, comedian John Early puts on the wig and expels his inhibitions
The Disney-Pixar sequel contends with the iPad kid, but refuses to disparage devices in a critical moment
Every June, I'm forced to reckon with the parts of myself that still don't fit
The controversial film is much more than its shocking premise, probing sexuality with complete candor
Cinema's great optimist returns to sci-fi with a plea for compassion. Will we listen?
"Scary Movie" and "Stop! That! Train!" revamp a bygone subgenre for a generation in need of high-concept stupidity