‘True Detective: Night Country’ Review: Memory and Mysticism Collide in Issa López’s Chilling Tale with Jodie Foster and Kali Reis
It’s December 17, the precipice of extended days of nights at the end of the world north of the Arctic in the fictional town of... Read More
Reviews
‘All of Us Strangers’ Review: Andrew Haigh Devastates with a Masterful Story of Love and Loss in the Best Film of the Year
“Is this real?” The connections to our past can be tenuous, where we lose grasp of even simple memories or they can tether us to... Read More
‘Extended Family’ TV Review: Jon Cryer, Abigail Spencer and Donald Faison Go Back to Basics in NBC Throwback Comedy
The sitcom has evolved over time, and the age of the laugh track hit its peak in the 1990s before giving way to a new... Read More
‘The Color Purple’ Review: Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson are Electric but the Film Can’t Break Free from the Stage
Adapting a stage musical for the screen has tripped up a fair share of filmmakers in the past. Hew too closely to the stage version,... Read More
‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: True Tale Of Resilient Rowers Finds Heart In Traditional Sports Drama
‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: True Tale Of Resilient Rowers Finds Heart In Traditional Sports Drama
Ask anyone about the 1936 Olympics and they’ll likely reference Jesse Owens as one of the greatest athletes of all time. His four gold medals... Read More
We Wish You a Scary Christmas: 12 Christmas Horror Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
For horror fans, the most wonderful time of the year came and went about two months ago. But just because “comfort and joy” has replaced... Read More
‘The Iron Claw’ Review: Zac Efron Shines Center Ring in Sean Durkin’s Devastating Portrait of Wrestling Royalty
The world of wrestling is one of artifice and performance. It is also one of physical sacrifice and passion. In many ways, Sean Durkin encapsulates... Read More
‘Wonka’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Spins Musical Magic in Paul King’s Semi-Sweet Confection
I’ve long since wanted Lil Timmy Tim, the theater kid from LaGuardia High School, to really find his way into the world of Timothée Chalamet... Read More
At 30, ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ Remains My Bible for Finding Self-Confidence [Retrospective]
Out of all the scenes in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, which turns 30 this month, one that sticks with me is when... Read More
‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: Long Live the King of Monsters
There is no fictional character whose resume can match the King of the Monsters. Over the course of 70 years and 37 films (and counting),... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10