All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is hell (but beautiful to look at)
All Quiet on the Western Front is anti-war, but it also knows that peace can't be maintained forever.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: treading water
It offers a powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sometimes feels like an MCU movie drowning in uncertainty.
My Father’s Dragon review: one for the kids
An excellent cast and strong dramatic moments lift this Netflix adaptation of My Father's Dragon above its simple animation and fuzzy storytelling.
Mythic Quest season 3 review: third time’s still the charm
Although it slips into too-familiar territory now and then, season 3 of Mythic Quest keeps the bar high for the smart, superbly crafted Apple TV+ series.
Inside Man review: A quick and fun Netflix crime show (just ignore the plot holes)
The Netflix limited series Inside Man is a bingeable, engrossing mystery with too many plot holes and not enough time to fill them.
My Policeman review: an introspective, static drama
My Policeman is an introspective drama that is undercut by Emma Corrin and Harry Styles' disappointing performances. The film is streaming now on Prime Video.
Enola Holmes 2 review: Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill carry superb sequel
Enola Holmes 2 stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill make a wonderful team in a fun, funny sequel to Netflix's 2020 film.
One Piece Film Red review: A colorful action-musical anime
One Piece Film: Red's by-the-numbers formula doesn't quite make it stand out, but it's a visual show-stopper and loving expansion of Oda's world.
Blockbuster review: Netflix takes a tedious victory lap
Blockbuster is a half-hearted new sitcom from the very streaming service that killed Blockbuster. Its first season premieres Thursday, November 3 on Netflix.
Causeway review: a moving drama that doesn’t go deep enough
Causeway is a modest drama that's lifted up by Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry's deeply felt performances. It premieres Friday, November 4 on Apple TV+.
The White Lotus season 2 review: A trip worth taking
The White Lotus season 2 is a messy, sexy follow-up to the comedy series' first season. It premieres Sunday, October 30 on HBO.
Call Jane review: A rousing, relevant drama
Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver lead director Phyllis Nagy's rousing new drama, Call Jane. It hits theaters on Friday, October 28.
Armageddon Time review: A gorgeous but empty memoir
Director James Gray's new film, Armageddon Time, is a meticulously crafted but thematically empty drama. It hits theaters on Friday, October 28.
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi Review: An overly familiar show in a galaxy far, far away
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi offers rich backstories for beloved characters like Ahsoka and Count Dooku, but the Disney+ limited series lacks its own identity.
Aftersun review: a tender, heart-wrenching memory piece
Paul Mescal gives a captivating lead performance in Charlotte Wells' moving feature directorial debut, Aftersun. The A24 film hits theaters on October 21.
Black Adam review: Dwayne Johnson lifts super so-so DCEU film
Dwayne Johnson does an admirable job of elevating Black Adam, an otherwise underwhelming film that repeats many of the mistakes of prior DCEU movies.
Ticket to Paradise review: A bubbly, old-school star vehicle
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in Ticket to Paradise, a charming rom-com that feels like it belongs to a bygone era. It hits theaters on October 21.
The Banshees of Inisherin review: The best breakup film of the year
The Banshees of Inisherin features two career-best performances from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
The Peripheral review: Westworld creators’ latest sci-fi series delivers
Prime Video's adaptation of William Gibson's sci-fi story The Peripheral delivers a complicated but intriguing mystery that unfolds across multiple timelines.
V/H/S/99 review: A mixed-bag horror anthology that has more treats than tricks
The horror anthology V/H/S/99 has just enough good parts, and genuine scares, to outweigh some of its weaker elements.
The School for Good and Evil review: Middling magic
Paul Feig's adaptation of The School For Good and Evil is lifted by an impressive supporting cast, but tempered by a predictable story and lengthy running time.
Slash/Back review: The kids are all right (especially when fighting aliens)
Nyla Innuksuk's Slash/Back pits a group of kids against alien invaders in a remote Inuit village and delivers a unique, rewarding adventure along the way.
Rosaline review: Kaitlyn Dever lifts up Hulu’s Romeo and Juliet rom-com riff
Booksmart's Kaitlyn Dever plays an oft-forgotten Romeo & Juliet character in the fun but forgettable new Hulu comedy, Rosaline.
Halloween Ends review: a franchise mercy kill
David Gordon Green's trilogy-concluding film Halloween Ends never quite lives up to the promise of the 2018 franchise revival.
Decision to Leave review: An achingly romantic noir thriller
Decision to Leave, director Park Chan-wook's follow-up to The Handmaiden, is an achingly romantic noir thriller. It hits select theaters on Friday, October 14.
Operation Seawolf review: nice Nazis? No thanks!
Steven Luke's problematic World War II thriller Operation Seawolf doesn't do enough to make its Nazi protagonists or their experiences worthy of your attention.
Conversations with A Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes review: killer’s words yield little insight
The Netflix docuseries Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes offers a fascinating yet ultimately disappointing look at a famous serial killer.
Amsterdam review: An exhausting, overlong conspiracy thriller
David O. Russell's new film, Amsterdam, wastes its impressive ensemble cast by saddling them with an incoherent and disjointed script.
The Midnight Club review: an earnest YA horror adventure
The Midnight Club might be Mike Flanagan's weakest Netflix show to date, but it still packs quite a punch. It premieres Friday, October 7 on Netflix.
Significant Other review: a scary kind of love
Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy's strong performances carry Significant Other's tense, twisty tale of a couple confronting a sinister threat in the forest.
Werewolf By Night review: magnificent monster mayhem
Disney's black-and-white creature feature Werewolf By Night harkens back to classic Hollywood horror and a time before Marvel went all-in on superhero stories.
Tár review: Cate Blanchett soars in Todd Field’s ambitious new drama
Cate Blanchett turns in one of the best performances of the year in director Todd Field's ambitious new drama, Tár. It hits theaters on Friday, October 7.
Vesper review: an imaginative sci-fi adventure
Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper's Vesper is a dark and imaginative new post-apocalyptic thriller. It is now playing in theaters and on VOD.
Smile review: A cruelly scary studio horror movie
There are traces of It Follows and The Ring in Parker Finn's diabolically effective horror movie Smile.