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Hugh Jackman stands behind Zen McGrath and Laura Dern in The Son.

The Son review: an emotionally manipulative family drama

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern turn in standout performances in Florian Zeller's emotionally manipulative new drama, The Son. The film hits theaters on January 20.
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey crouch behind a glass case together in The Last of Us.

The Last of Us review: HBO breaks Hollywood’s video game curse

The Last of Us is an engaging, occasionally magnificent video game adaptation. The post-apocalyptic drama premieres Sunday, January 15 on HBO.
Tom Hanks holds a cat in A Man Called Otto.

A Man Called Otto review: Tom Hanks anchors a sweet drama

Tom Hanks brings his usual charisma to the new family drama A Man Called Otto. The film is set to be released nationwide on Friday, January 13.
A giant being, Ultraman, bends down to look at four humans on the ground next to a helicopter.

Shin Ultraman review: an ultrastrong hit of nostalgia

Come for the giant monster brawls, but stay for Shin Ultraman's quirky cinematography and wonderfully retro aesthetic.
Anna Konkle and Jermaine Fowler sit in the waiting room of a hospital during a scene from The Drop.

The Drop review: let it go

Hulu's The Drop wants to be more funny and insightful than it is, and it ultimately delivers a disappointing satire on love and relationships.
Kaina and Liliha leaping off a branch of the giant tree in Kaina.

Kaina of the Great Snow Sea review: a riveting anime worth your time

Outside of some occasionally stiff animation and uninspired character designs, Crunchyroll's Kaina of the Great Snow Sea is a riveting dose of originality.
Vash aiming his gun in Trigun Stampede episode 1.

Trigun Stampede review: a promising CG reboot of a classic anime

Time will tell how it will progress, but Crunchyroll's Trigun Stampede series looks to be a promising reimagination of the beloved anime franchise.
M3GAN stands still while wearing a brown overcoat.

M3GAN review: a silly, self-aware horror comedy

M3GAN is a flawed, but mostly successful horror comedy thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
Nicolas Cage and Ryan Kiera Armstrong stare at the camera with a horse behind them in a scene from The Old Way.

The Old Way review: Nicolas Cage elevates dusty Western

Nicolas Cage's first Western doesn't blaze any new trails, but it does receive fine performances from its lead and co-star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
Christian Bale stands near a river in The Pale Blue Eye.

The Pale Blue Eye review: an unpredictable gothic thriller

Harry Melling steals the show as Edgar Allan Poe in Scott Cooper's spooky gothic thriller, The Pale Blue Eye. The film premieres Friday, January 6 on Netflix.
The Gladney family stands together in Netflix's White Noise.

White Noise review: bold, strange, and disappointing

Noah Baumbach's White Noise is a bold but deeply flawed adaptation of Don DeLillo's classic 1985 novel of the same name. The film is streaming now on Netflix.
Song Kang-ho operates a sewing machine in Broker.

Broker review: A tender, affecting family drama

Parasite star Song Kang-ho stars in director Hirokazu Kore-eda's moving new South Korean drama, Broker. The film hits theaters on Monday, December 26.
Margot Robbie dances with Diego Calva in Babylon.

Babylon review: the magic and misery of the movies

Damien Chazelle's Babylon is a sprawling, ambitious Hollywood epic. The film, which stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, hits theaters on December 23.
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren lean against a fence together in 1923.

1923 review: an unremarkable Yellowstone prequel

Despite starring both Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the new Yellowstone prequel series, 1923, is already shaping up to be a forgettable drama.
A blue-skinned Na'vi child swims underwater in a scene from Avatar: The Way of Water.

Avatar: The Way of Water review: beautifully basic

James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.
Micheal Ward and Olivia Colman look up at fireworks in Empire of Light.

Empire of Light review: A lackluster ode to the movies

Empire of Light is an ode to the movies that neither inspires nor rivets. It hits theaters on Friday, December 9.
Pinocchio bows while performing on stage with several marionettes.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.
Bruce Willis crawling through a vent in "Die Hard."

Yipee-ki-yay, Santa: Why is Die Hard a Christmas classic?

'Tis the season of Die Hard again, and while the film might not necessarily be a Christmas movie, it most certainly is a Christmas classic.
Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung walk next to each other in Hunt.

Hunt review: a confusing, but engaging spy thriller

Director Lee Jung-jae's Hunt is a thrilling, if occasionally confusing South Korean spy thriller. It is now playing in movie theaters and available on demand.
David Harbour dressed as Santa Claus, holding a sledgehammer.

Violent Night review: David Harbour delivers merry season’s beatings

Violent Night delivers on its wild premise and then some, and offers a bloody-good Christmas action movie.
Maren and Less press their heads together in Bones and All.

Bones and All review: A cannibal lovers movie with no heart

Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell lead director Luca Guadagnino's achingly romantic, occasionally horrifying new drama, Bones and All.
Jenna Ortega, as Wednesday Addams, holds two bags filled with piranhas.

Wednesday review: making goth great again

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton craft a quirky gothic mystery for Netflix that's monstrously fun.
The diners all stand outside together in The Menu.

The Menu review: an unpredictable and viciously funny thriller

Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu is an unpredictable, often viciously funny thriller that skewers the wealthy elite and foodie culture.
Two men and a woman look away in 1899.

1899 review: an engrossing, yet frustrating sci-fi Netflix series

Netflix's 1899 is an involving and visually stunning, but often narratively frustrating sci-fi drama.
Florence Pugh stands near a makeshift graveyard in The Wonder.

The Wonder review: Florence Pugh shines in an Irish gothic mystery

Florence Pugh gives one of her best performances to date in Sebastián Lelio's new gothic mystery, The Wonder. The film premieres November 16 on Netflix.
Elizabeth Mitchell and Tim Allen as Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus sit and talk in a scene from The Santa Clauses.

The Santa Clauses review: right-wing Santa is weird

The Santa Clauses, Disney's revival of The Santa Clause franchise, has the potential to be a welcome gift or the TV equivalent of an old fruit cake.
Emily Blunt stands near a burning house in The English.

The English review: an occasionally transcendent Western

The English is an occasionally transfixing Western that's elevated by Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer's performances.
Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in Netflix's "All Quiet on the Western Front."

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 gets ready for battle in Black Panther: Wakanda 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.
A boy and a dragon attempt to cross a rope bridge in a scene from My Father's Dragon.

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.
Rob McElhenney and Charlotte Nicdao smile while walking through an office in a scene from season 3 of Mythic Quest.

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.
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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.
Harry Styles and Emma Corrin stand in a crowd together in My Policeman.

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.
Millie Bobby Brown and Helena Bonham Carter hide under floorboards in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

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.