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The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer Confirms Andor’s Brilliance is an Anomaly
The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer Confirms Andor’s Brilliance is an Anomaly
The smallest, most self-referential galaxy imaginable
Eric Pierce
Jan 17
Movie Review: Vengeance
Movie Review: Vengeance
The story of why not every white guy needs a podcast
Ryan Klemek
Jan 30
Why Do We Love Detective Novels?
Why Do We Love Detective Novels?
A common answer is that we like to see evil-doers punished, but a well-known critic says it’s not so simple
Janice Harayda
Jan 30
‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Who Will Save Your Soul?
‘Infinity Pool’ Review: Who Will Save Your Soul?
Forget ‘M3GAN.’ Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Infinity Pool’ is the comedy horror gem of the month and the most bonkers mainstream movie in years.
Jon Alexander
Jan 30
A Snub at the Academy Awards Should Be Worn Like a Badge of Honor
A Snub at the Academy Awards Should Be Worn Like a Badge of Honor
The constant internal lobbying during awards season means that these ceremonies should be seen as glitzy and exclusive elections rather…
Patrick Crawford
Jan 30
How I Brainwashed My Children with Great Films: Part 4
How I Brainwashed My Children with Great Films: Part 4
You too can breed smug specimens of cinematic literacy.
Simon Dillon
Jan 30
Linkages: Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and François Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows”
Linkages: Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and François Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows”
Ladies and Gentleman, Fellow Critics and Reviewers, Filmgoers and Movie Buffs on Land and at Sea: I here present my top pick as Best…
Thomas Burchfield
Jan 29
The Top 5 TV Shows To Watch in February 2023
The Top 5 TV Shows To Watch in February 2023
Sci-fi fans are in for a real treat
Julie Gray
Jan 29
Review: Barbarian
Review: Barbarian
Airbnb horror that leaves the baggage outside
Victor Clemente
Jan 29
7 Unforgettable Cringe Comedy Shows
7 Unforgettable Cringe Comedy Shows
Uncomfortable laughs: So bad, they’re hilarious
Nihan Kucukural
Jan 28
In Memoriam: The Teen Sex Comedy
In Memoriam: The Teen Sex Comedy
No one did sex-starved teens like the 1980s
Russ Josephs
Jan 28
The Show Every Fan of Lost Should Watch
The Show Every Fan of Lost Should Watch
‘From’ on Epix is ‘Lost’ with vampires and curse words
Sarah Paris
Jan 28
Film Review | The Mummy (1999)
Film Review | The Mummy (1999)
Brendan Fraser and crew are ridiculous in the best way possible throughout this entertaining action-adventure.
Grant Bullert
Jan 28
Only Murderers in My Neighborhood
Only Murderers in My Neighborhood
I know not to watch murder shows while my husband is gone, and yet…
Amanda Kay Oaks
Jan 27
Pour One Out for Saturday-Morning Cartoons
Pour One Out for Saturday-Morning Cartoons
My older brother routinely harassed and mildly terrorized me, as older siblings are hardwired to do. But he did give me one gift: he slept…
Sheila Moeschen
Jan 27
A Horrific Assault In Ukraine
A Horrific Assault In Ukraine
‘20 Days At Mariupol’ gets a standing ovation at Sundance ahead of its PBS / ‘Frontline’ airing
Janice Harayda
Jan 27
A Film Review for Vengeance
A Film Review for Vengeance
B.J. Novak’s directional debut did not disappoint
Kristina Pulford
Jan 27
Schindler’s List: One Person Can Make A Difference
Schindler’s List: One Person Can Make A Difference
The timeless message of Steven Spielberg’s landmark Holocaust drama.
Simon Dillon
Jan 27
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