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"The Substance" Review: A Terrible Movie About Nothing Worth Hearing

In this wretched body horror flick, Coralie Fargeat has neither style nor substance.

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"Anora" Review: So Close, Yet So Far Away

Sean Baker's latest flick is almost brilliant, but it comes up just short.

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Oscars Redux: 1994 Best Picture

One of the most hotly-debated Oscars decisions gets re-evaluated.

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Review: "A Complete Unknown" Honors Its Title

Chalamet shines, but James Mangold's disjointed biopic leaves Bob Dylan in the dust.

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"The Brutalist" Review: A Sobering Dissection of The American Dream

Brady Corbet's epic is an intriguing story of hope and suffering.

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Recent Release

"A Real Pain" Review: Minimalist Filmmaking At Its (Almost) Finest

Kieran Culkin shines in this beautiful story about love, pain, and forgiveness.

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Golden Age

"High Noon" Review: McCarthy-Era Commentary Is More Relevant Than Ever

In light of recent events, Fred Zinnemann's iconic western is worth revisiting.

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"Emilia Pérez" Review: Good Lord, Make Hollywood Stop

For once, the Internet isn't overreacting: this movie is bad as advertised.

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Retrospective

"Braveheart" 30th Anniversary Retrospective: Nothing More Than A Lesser "Gladiator"

Sure, it precedes Ridley Scott's epic, but "Braveheart" resists the revenge to devastating effect.

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Recent Release

"Wicked" Review: A Fantastical Brew of Hits and Misses

The movie adaptation is incredibly flawed, but it's highs defy our critical gravity.

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Retrospective

"The Iron Giant" 25th Anniversary Retrospective

We all missed the mark on Warner Bros.' modern classic - it's better that way.

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75 Best Movie Tracks Ever - Part 5

A celebration of the music of the movies.

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"Gladiator II" Review: A Sequel of Pointless Proportions

We will have our vengeance for this awful movie, in this life or the next.

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Rankdown

75 Best Movie Tracks Ever - Part 4

A celebration of the music of the movies.

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Recent Release

"My Old Ass" Review: A Charming, Inventive Coming-of-Age Tale

Megan Park's new dramedy offers moving insights on life, love, and growing up.

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Rankdown

75 Best Movie Tracks Ever - Part 3

A celebration of the music of the movies.

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Golden Age

"The Apartment" Review: A Charming, Unique Rom-Com

Billy Wilder's 1960 Best Picture winner is flawed, but its lessons are more important than ever.

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Rankdown

75 Best Movie Tracks Ever - Part 2

A celebration of the music of the movies.

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Retrospective

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" 20th Anniversary Retrospective

"Azkaban" remains the best Potter film - and a gold standard for fantasy filmmaking.

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Rankdown

75 Best Movie Tracks Ever - Part 1

A celebration of the music of the movies.

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Golden Age

"My Fair Lady" 60th Anniversary Review: A Rough Reunion With Old Hollywood Sexism

Not even Audrey Hepburn can save George Cukor's overlong, insulting musical.

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Retrospective

"Casino Royale" Retrospective: How A Franchise Peaked Four Decades In

Daniel Craig's debut remains the franchise's best - and most important - installment.

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Golden Age

"Ben-Hur" Retrospective: A Hollywood Titan Crumbles on Reflection

In another world, this is a gloriously campy, homoerotic spectacle. As it is...

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The Underrated

"That Thing You Do!" Review: The Most Underrated Movie Ever

Tom Hanks' fun-filled ode to fleeting stardom remains a rollicking cult classic.

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Modern

"The Bikeriders" Review: A Bland Ode to Blandness

Jeff Nichols' drama has zero gas in the tank.

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Retrospective

"Interstellar" 10th Anniversary Retrospective: The Best Bad Movie Ever Made

"Interstellar" sucked then, sucks now, and will always suck... but in the best possible way.

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Retrospective

"Argo" Retrospective: Why We're Wrong to Condemn A Once-Renowned Oscar Winner

It's far from perfect, but Ben Affleck's 2012 Best Picture winner is still an admirable historical thriller.

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Modern

"Fly Me to the Moon" Review: A Throwback to Simpler Times And Better Movies

In a sea of summer misfires, Greg Berlanti's old-fashioned dramedy is a welcome dose of fun.

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"Alexander" 20th Anniversary Retrospective: An Iconic Stinker Still Reeks

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

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"Challengers" Review: A Sporty, Supercharged Love Triangle

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

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Review: "A Man for All Seasons:" A Biting, Brilliant Oscars Behemoth

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

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Modern

"L.A. Confidential" Review: A '90s Homage to '50s Noir

Curtis Hanson's neo-noir thriller is a worthy member of late '90s film cannon.

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Modern

"Civil War" Review: A Brutal Display of Wasted Potential

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

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Modern

"Asphalt City" Review: A (Sort Of) Hard-Hitting Tribute to Medical Mayhem

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

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Retrospective

Retrospective: "1917" Is An Awe-Inspiring Technical Masterclass

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

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Review: "Dune: Part Two" Takes The Franchise to New Heights

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

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Modern

Review: Nuance Has Its Day in "No Country For Old Men"

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

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2nd Annual Canty Awards

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

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96th Academy Award Predictions

The official predictions for Hollywood's biggest night.

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Oscars Redux: 1992 Best Supporting Actress

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

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Oscars Redux: 1976 Best Picture

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

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"The Sting" Review: A Classic Caper That Stands The Test Of Time

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

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"May December" Review: The Real Oscars Snub

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

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Golden Age

Review: "Around the World in 80 Days" Crashes and Burns On Takeoff

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

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Features

Mary Needs A Man: Evaluating the Stalkers of "There's Something About Mary"

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

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The Bond Song Rankdown

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

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Modern

Review: "All of Us Strangers" Is a Thoughtful Inspiration to Accept Life's Tragedies

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

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Modern

Review: Bradley Cooper Whores For The Oscar With "Maestro"

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

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Modern

"Ferrari" Review: A Thrilling, Messy Examination of the Auto Racing Giant

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

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Modern

Review: "The Iron Claw" Is An Honest, Emotional Family Drama

Humanity conquers the ring in this modern Shakespearean tragedy.

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Review: "Godzilla Minus One" Is a Fantastic Monster Movie And a Bad Drama

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

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Retrospective: "The Deer Hunter" Is An Emotional Gut Punch - Even If By Accident

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

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Modern

"Poor Things" Review: Now THIS Is How You Take Down The Patriarchy

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

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Modern

"Wonka" Review: The Most Pointless Movie Ever Made

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

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Modern

"Eileen" Review: A Psychological Thriller That's Neither Psychological Nor Thrilling

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

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Modern

"American Fiction" Review: A Poorly-Done Pseudo Satire

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

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Modern

"Saltburn" Review: The Year's Most Bonkers, Electrifying, Disappointing, And Fascinating Movie

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

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Modern

Review: "The Holdovers" A Heartwarming Remedy to A Frigid Cinematic Winter

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

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Golden Age

Review: "Marty" Remains the Gold Standard For Simple, Human Storytelling

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

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Modern

"Napoleon" Review: A Piss-Poor PowerPoint Presentation

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

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"In the Heat of the Night" Review: A Gritty Crime Classic With More Bark Than Bite

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

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Golden Age

"Gentleman's Agreement" Retrospective: A Forgotten Best Picture Winner We Need to Remember

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

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Modern

Review: "Anatomy of a Fall" Is a Sluggish, Pretentious Drama

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

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Modern

"The Marvels" Review: A Blah, Bleh, Bleck Bye-Bye for the MCU

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

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"Love Actually" Stories Ranked By Being Really, REALLY Problematic

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

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Modern

Review: "The Creator" is a Visually Compelling, Emotionally Empty Sci-Fi Flick

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

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Modern

"Killers of the Flower Moon" Review: How a Terrible Ending Can Ruin A Great Movie

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

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Modern

"Bottoms" Review: The LGBTQ+ Community Needs - And Deserves - Better

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

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Retrospective

"Troy" Retrospective: Sword and Sandal's Final Bow

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

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"Schindler's List" 30th Anniversary Retrospective: The Impossible Task of Depicting the Holocaust

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

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Modern

"Gladiator" Review: Over Two Decades Later, We're Still Entertained

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

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Retrospective

"The Social Network" Retrospective: The Millennium's Most Overrated Movie

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

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Modern

"Oppenheimer" Review: At Long Last, Nolan Has His Great Movie

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

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Modern

"Barbie" Review: A Funny But Misguided Comedy of Patriarchy and Horses

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

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Retrospective

Retrospective: "Moonlight" Remains Much More Than An Oscars Punchline

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

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Every MCU Movie, Ranked

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

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Modern

Review: Indiana Jones Gets A Lackluster Goodbye in "The Dial of Destiny"

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

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Modern

Review: Amazingly, "No Hard Feelings" Is A Refreshing, Heartfelt Sex Comedy

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

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Modern

"The Blackening" Review: It's Satire! It's Horror! It's... Nothing?

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

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Retrospective

Retrospective: Nostalgia Has Its Swinging '60s Day in "American Graffiti"

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

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Modern

"Spotlight" 10th Anniversary Retrospective

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

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Modern

Review: "Reds" Is Another Loss For Communism

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

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Modern

"The Little Mermaid" Review: Another Tragic Entry Into the Live-Action Epidemic

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

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Retrospective

"Ordinary People" Retrospective: A Vital Lesson On the Mental Health Crisis

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

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Retrospective

Retrospective: Is "Annie Hall" Still the King of Rom-Coms?

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

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Retrospective

"Gone with the Wind" Retrospective: Why Canceling The Past Means Sacrificing Our Future

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

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Retrospective

"Dances With Wolves" Retrospective: The Unjust Penalty of Beating Scorsese

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

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Modern

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" Review: Our Heroes Deserved Better

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

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Golden Age

Review: "All About Eve" Is A Brutally Biting Hollywood Hit Piece

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

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Modern

Review: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Is A Sorely-Needed Breath of Fresh Air

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

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Review: "Chevalier" Is A Messy, Misguided Pseudo-Biopic

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

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Modern

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" Review: Lots of Nostalgia, Little of Everything Else

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

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Retrospective

"The English Patient" Retrospective: A Song of Sand And Seinfeld

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

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