Oliver Stone's notorious bomb is even worse two decades down the line.

Luca Guadagnino and a stellar cast turn out a sweaty mess of psychosexual mania.

Fred Zinnemann's underrated gem is the magnum opus of a cinematic legend.

It remains overhyped, but Curtis Hanson's Neo-noir thriller is a worthy member of late '90s film cannon.

It has occasional charm, but Robert Zemeckis' '90s juggernaut is a feast of boomer bullshit.

Alex Garland's latest flick is a technical marvel let down by his signature weak writing.

It's not as profound as it believes, but strong performances elevate this EMS drama beyond its limitations.

It occasionally prioritizes style over substance, but Sam Mendes' acclaimed passion project is a cinematic marvel.

It isn't altogether better than its predecessor, but Denis Villeneuve's sequel delivers a solid, and much needed, blockbuster.

The Coen Brothers carved out a neo-western masterpiece with a hair cut, a briefcase, and a really old coin.

It's the Oscars! Ya know, the... better one...

The official predictions for Hollywood's biggest night.

In the second Oscars redux, we re-evaluate Marisa Tomei's controversial win.

In the first Oscars redux, one of the most hotly-contested Best Picture lineups gets re-evaluated.

Over 50 years after its release, 1973's Best Picture remains the benchmark for Hollywood heists.

Forget "Barbie", Todd Haynes' impeccable drama is this year's Oscars tragedy.

It's off and away in Michael Anderson's adaptation of the Jules Verne classic. Too bad the journey is a nightmare.

Mary's picker is a tad off, so I'm stepping in to find her perfect match.

24 songs to help us remember that nobody does it better than the goldeneyed thunderballin' man with a license to kill.

It won: GET OVER IT!

Andrew Haigh delivers a heartbreaking knockout in this honest, forthright drama.

A transparent attempt at Hollywood's highest honor sinks what could've been a compelling, thoughtful biopic.

Michael Mann's "biopic" has its flaws, but it's a perfect example of how to seize the moment.

Humanity conquers the ring in this modern Shakespearean tragedy.

Godzilla's latest global smash is a dazzling testament to leaving well enough alone.

Michael Cimino's 1978 Best Picture winner occasionally misses the mark, but it's reflection on Vietnam is still worth our time.

Emma Stone's vehicle offers invaluable insight in a kooky, sex-crazed package.

It's not awful, but just because you can does NOT mean you should.

Thomasin McKenzie shines in a movie that comes so close but ends up too far away.

Another misleading trailer takes us down a disappointing, misguided path.

Emerald Fennell strikes gold in this ludicrous psycho-drama... she just doesn't find as much as she thinks.

In a dark time for movies, Alexander Payne gives us an unconventional dose of Christmas cheer.

Scorsese could take a note from one of his childhood's classics...

Ridley Scott's antiquated take on one of history's great generals sinks a promising movie.

1967's Best Picture Winner isn't what it believes, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have something to offer.

I volunteer as tribute... to never see this movie again.

It may feel tame by today's standards, but movies this honest are more necessary than ever.

In this overlong French flick, we learn why refusing to commit is the death of art.

It's not awful, and Brie Larson shines, but "The Marvels" is going to be tough to rebound from.

The rom-com classic you love to hate is even worse than you remember.

Gareth Edwards' ambitious AI commentary is a solid but unfocused think-piece.

Scorsese's self-indulgence takes his magnum opus and sinks it to just another good movie.

In this cheap aim at "representation," we learn it's time to take one giant leap for gaykind.

The definitive ranking of the best songs from the movies.

You need this movie like you need an arrow through your Achilles' tendon, but in... a good way?

Spielberg does not fully commit to the horror, but Schindler's List remains the preeminent depiction of humanity's darkest hour.

2000's Best Picture winner remains a powerful, moving testament to the human spirit.

Style trumps substance in this confused depiction of the founding of Facebook.

In hindsight, we should've seen Tom Cruise's couch jump coming...

In Christopher Nolan's sprawling biopic, the father of the atomic bomb finally finds cinematic resolution.

It picks up as it goes along, but unlike its humor, Barbie's social commentary never quite rises to the occasion.

Barry Jenkins' modern masterpiece offers profound insight on race, sexuality, addiction, and how inescapable life's obstacles can feel.

Hollywood's biggest franchise gets ranked, from quiptastic worst to charming, heartwarming best.

It's a merciful conclusion for the iconic hero, but it's not one we ever needed to see.

Jennifer Lawrence finds her niche in this touching, if potentially problematic, comedy.

A promising premise yields disappointing results in this confused, aimless horror-comedy.

Before lightsabers and death stars, George Lucas asked a simple question: where were you in '62?

In Tom McCarthy's masterpiece, unmasking a horrifying truth means confronting heartbreaking lies.

It doesn't collapse quite like the Soviet Union, but Warren Beatty's epic falters all the same.

Disney sees dollar signs, we see another cheap, uninspired cash-grab.

Yes. Yes it is.

Robert Redford's controversial Best Picture winner is more important now than ever.

It has, perhaps, aged poorly, but Woody Allen's iconic romantic comedy still has quite a lot to offer.

Hollywood's most popular movie is problematic - that doesn't make it worth forgetting.

The Studio's masterpiece is a touching portrait of a parent's love.

Dances with Wolves is a flawed epic, but it's far more than an excuse to look at Kevin Costner.

The MCU sends off our favorite team with a dark, overlong festival of crap.

Joseph L. Mankiewicz's masterpiece is a cutting dissection of show business and a sobering lament on humanity.

Kelly Fremon Craig gives Judy Blume's classic novel a touching adaptation.

Director Stephen Williams fails to create a compelling tale of the forgotten composer.

Mario's return to the big screen is the equivalent of hoarding coins and never buying a star.

Sorry, Elaine, but I'll take this romance over "Sack Lunch" any day.

Nearly half a century after the game's initial release, D&D finally has a worthy movie.

Ben Affleck struggles to return to his Argo heyday with another sluggish misfire.

In 1933's horribly dated Oscar darling, we reflect on how far we've come in the cinematic process.

It's musical numbers are the stuff of legend, but there's more to "RRR" than meets the "Naatu Naatu"

My decisions were in no way influenced by my love for oily, jean-clad men... or thick Irish accents... or Rihanna.

Bernardo Bertolucci's lavish lament on China's last monarch deserves a place in cinema's pantheon.

Brendan Fraser shines, but The Whale fails to send a message worth hearing.

It could use a bigger bite, but Sarah Polley's Best Picture nominee does more than simply ask questions.

The long-awaited sequel is a feast for the eyes, but beyond that, it's skin and bones.

So much to say, so few words. I might need a bigger blog post.

A storied career finds a fitting conclusion... even though he'll make movies till he dies.

Mark Mylod returns to the big screen with a refreshing social satire - even if it's bark is bigger than its bite.

The story of Emmett Till gets an unworthy retelling in this melodramatic historical drama.

Shuri proves a compelling replacement, but "Wakanda Forever" proves a poorly-executed, though oddly enjoyable, sequel.

It sure is brutal, but no amount of death can mask the lack of meaning in this limp adaptation of the iconic novel.

James Cameron's magnum opus has never let go of its place in our hearts - thank God for that.

Story and studio clash in this misguided aim at cinematic feminism.

If nothing else, B.J. Novak's debut shows just how hard it is to make a good movie.

Jordan Peele falls victim to his own success in this intriguing but ultimately disappointing horror flick.

Luhrmann brings his signature glitz and glam - it's heart "Elvis" lacks.

The MCU continues its slow decline with another uninspired entry into Thor's canon.

Michael Moore exploits America's most famous school shooting in this misguided monument to egotism.

The franchise's "worst" movie is, in some ways, it's best.

Scott Derrickson's passion project is infinitely more than it appears.

The iconic toy's origin story is a cheap, uninspired cash grab.

Four decades later, E.T. is the ultimate testament to friendship, family, and finding inner strength.

Questions of ethics, responsibility, and duty abound as we reflect on a Spielberg classic.

Almost 30 years later, the franchise has yet to equal its flagship film.