‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Is Just MCU: Business as Usual
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Yes, it establishes the mighty Anthony Mackie as the superhero who'll lead the franchise into the future. But it's a mess in every other respect.
‘Mufasa,’ or: How the Original Lion King Got His Groove On
Posted in: Movie ReviewsBarry Jenkins’ CGI prequel can’t escape the shadow of the Disney animated classic, but it does prove that you can extend a brand with heart, soul, and some catchy songs
‘A Complete Unknown’: Don’t Think Twice, Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan Biopic Is Alright
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThe freewheelin' singer-songwriter gets the 'Walk the Line' treatment — and thanks to the star, it's damn near electric
‘Queer’ Review: ‘Daniel Craig Goes Cruising for Sex, Drugs — and an Oscar
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThe actor who redefined James Bond goes for broke in Luca Guadagnino's beautiful, filthy, extraordinary take on William S. Burroughs' novel
‘Moana 2’ Lets a Young Woman Save the World. Just Don’t Call Her a Princess
Posted in: Movie ReviewsSequel to Disney's animated hit sets its don't-call-her-a-princess hero and Dwayne Johnson's goofy demi-god on a new journey that feels very familiar.
‘Wicked’: Witches Get Stuff Done. Also Cynthia Erivo Is God
Posted in: Movie ReviewsBoth the Oscar nominee and Ariana Grande give this long-awaited adaptation of the popular musical wings — but Erivo's the one truly defying gravity
‘Bird’ Is a Coming-of-Age Movie of a Different Feather
Posted in: Movie ReviewsBritish filmmaker Andrea Arnold's drama about a young girl growing up is a typically gritty look at life on the margins — until it very much isn't
‘Smile 2’ Proves There’s Nothing Scarier Than Pop Stardom
Posted in: Movie ReviewsSequel to the 2022 horror hit puts a post-rehab female singer through the ringer, then hits 'repeat' on the creepy-grin button
‘Anora’ Is Part Sex-Worker Fairy Tale, Part Modern Screwball Comedy
Posted in: Movie ReviewsDid we happen to mention it's also a manic near-masterpiece that's set to make Mikey Madison a breakout star?
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Has a Message for Fans: Go F-ck Yourselves
Posted in: Movie ReviewsKudos to this follow-up to the $1 billion-grossing hit for delivering something more than a carbon copy of the angry-young-clown original. But who, exactly, is this musical sequel for?
