Passages Review: A Sexy Tale Of Self-Destruction
"Passages," the new drama from director Ira Sachs, explores an affair that upends the lives of a man, a woman, and the narcissist they both love.
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Problemista Review: Magical Realism And Monster Karens
"Los Espookys" co-creator Julio Torres makes his directorial debut with this surreal satire exploring immigration, capitalism, and the power of Karen energy. -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review: A Turtle-Y Entertaining Animated Adventure
Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" is clever, fun, and breezy, even if the film doesn't live up to its "Spider-Verse" aspirations. -
Talk To Me Review: An Unsettling Horror That'll Get You Talking
"Talk to Me" is certainly horrifying, but it has enough humor and heart to ensure it never becomes a purely nihilistic experience. -
Haunted Mansion Review: Full Of Tricks And Treats
2023's "Haunted Mansion" is full of clever references to the iconic ride and is supported by a strong cast -- despite the disjointed plot. -
Sympathy For The Devil Review: Sympathy For The Audience Is More Deserved
"Sympathy for the Devil" puts two men - a passive family man (Joel Kinnaman) and a wildcard with a gun (Nicolas Cage) - in a car and lets the chaos unfold. -
Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk & Other MCU Writers Slam Marvel Studios Over Low Pay
Writers who have been involved with MCU projects are sharing their thoughts about low pay at Marvel Studios as the WGA strike continues. -
Oppenheimer Review: Christopher Nolan & Cillian Murphy Are A Force To Be Reckoned With
Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," starring Cillian Murphy as the scientist, is a special effects marvel that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. -
Barbie Review: Existential Dream House
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" film balances absurdist humor with gut-wrenching introspection, all led by strong performances from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. -
They Cloned Tyrone Review: There Goes The Neighborhood
"They Cloned Tyrone" is visually interesting and has a stacked cast, and it's sure to be one of the best films of the summer. -
Quicksand Review: A Sticky Survival Situation
"Quicksand," a Shudder original horror film from writer Matt Pitts and director Andrés Beltrán, has two good performances outweighed by survival horror tropes. -
Insidious: The Red Door Review: Grim Horror Meets Mental Health Awareness
"Insidious: The Red Door" boasts weighty themes and solid scares. But how does it stack up against the rest of the franchise? Our reviewer has the answer. -
Joy Ride Review: A Raunchy Delight
"Joy Ride" is a raunchy comedy in the classic fashion, but through a fresh lens you could only get with its cast and creative team of Asian American women. -
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Cruise Proves To Be The Only Real Superhero
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is a pulse-pounding thrill ride. But does it live up to the series' heights? Our reviewer has the answer. -
No Hard Feelings Review: A Melancholy Gross-Out Comedy
"No Hard Feelings" isn't a throwback so much as a sign of how gross-out sex comedies have matured in the years since "Superbad" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." -
Samuel L. Jackson Crosses Two Things Out Of His Contracts & Thinks You Should Too
Samuel L. Jackson makes these important tweaks to all of his contracts -- edits he feels all actors should make to theirs as well. -
Nimona Review: Canceled, Rescued, And Ready To Get Metal
Netflix's "Nimona" is a colorful, thrilling, and genuinely emotional fantasy flick for all ages. Our reviewer has the scoop on its triumphs and flaws. -
The Black Widow TV Series That Marvel Almost Made In The 1970s
Black Widow finally got the live-action treatment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but she could've gotten a TV show in the 1970s courtesy of Angie Bowie. -
Extraction 2 Gives Marvel's Legendary Corridor Fight Scenes A Run For Their Money
In "Extraction 2," Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake shows that his brutality and combat skills can challenge even the most impressive hallway fighters in the MCU. -
Asteroid City Review: A Shallow Wes Anderson Take On Post-War Americana
Like all Wes Anderson films, "Asteroid City" is a visual treat full of charming performances, but its thin story can't quite support its overstuffed cast. -
Extraction 2 Review: A Forgettable Action Sequel - With One Unforgettable Single Take
Joe and Anthony Russo continue their streak of underwhelming post-Marvel projects, though director Sam Hargrave pulls off some incredible action. -
The Blackening Review: Play No Games
Marketed as a throwback to mid-aughts parody fare like the "Scary Movie" films, "The Blackening" is both more interesting and less laugh-out-loud funny. -
Stan Lee Review: A Documentary Toned Down For Disney+
The new Disney+ documentary "Stan Lee" is an entertaining profile of the Marvel legend - as long as you know not to expect the unvarnished truth. -
Elemental Review: A Magical World, A Mediocre Story
"Elemental," which tells the story of fiery Ember and watery Wade, isn't Pixar's best. But it has a lot to offer -- especially when it comes to worldbuilding. -
The Best Fights From The Epic 1996 Marvel Vs. DC Crossover (& Who Won)
Comic fans have often wondered who would win in a match up between various DC and Marvel heroes -- and they can see the actual answer in this epic crossover. -
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Review: The Prequel Tones It Down A Notch
In "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," fans of "Beast Wars" will find a slick, earnest blockbuster lacking in Bayhem - for better and worse. -
The Flash Review: Muddled Multiverse
There's a lot to say about what does and doesn't work here, but above all else, "The Flash" is a case study in the cliché of "less is more."
