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‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ Offer Familiar Circuses for Your Hard-Earned Bread

Oz ain't what it used to be, but Rome hasn't changed a bit.

November 21, 2024

Is a ‘Big’ Movie That Fails to Meet Its Ambitions Better Than a ‘Small’ Movie That Does Just What It Set out to?

'Megalopolis' is a dull, sprawling mess; 'My Old Ass' is a surprisingly sweet coming-of-age fantasy.

September 27, 2024

What a Shame to Have a Body: ‘The Substance’ Revels in Repulsion

Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley feed off each other in this Cannes-beloved gorefest.

September 23, 2024

Nothing Is As It Seems in ‘Evil Does Not Exist’

The balance between humanity and nature is disturbed in the latest from 'Drive My Car' director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Captures the Terror of Being Seen for Who You Are

In writer/director Jane Schoenbrun's latest, real life becomes indistinguishable from a supernatural teen TV show

Woke Libs Rejoice! ‘Immaculate’ Really IS About Abortion.

As a pregnant nun forced to give birth, Sydney Sweeney cements her status as the most self-aware star of the moment.

March 29, 2024

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Is ‘Be Gay, Do Crimes: The Movie’

Bodybuilding! Toe-sucking! Ed Harris in a bad wig! This queer neo-noir slayfest has it all.

March 18, 2024