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"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.

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.

"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.

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

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

"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.

"Wonka" Review: The Most Pointless Movie Ever Made

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

"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.

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.

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

Humanity conquers the ring in this modern Shakespearean tragedy.

"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.

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.

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.

"May December" Review: The Real Oscars Snub

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

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.

"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 beyond its limitations.

"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.

"Challengers:" A Supercharged Love Triangle of Destructive Proportions

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

"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.

"The Bikeriders" Review: A Bland Ode to Blandness

Jeff Nichols' drama doesn't crash and burn; it just doesn't have any gas in the tank.

"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.

"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.

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

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

Review: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" Is a Disappointing Send-Off to More Deserving Heroes

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

"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.

Review: "Napoleon" Nothing But A Piss-Poor PowerPoint Presentation

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

"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.

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.

"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.

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.

Review: "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves:" A Flawed But Fun Fantasy Ride

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

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

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

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.

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

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

"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.

Review: "Air" Gets No Lift Under Its Flat Shot

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

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

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

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

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