Black Adam Is the Nadir of Superhero Movies—And of Dwayne Johnson
Dwyane Johnson delivers a charmless performance in his latest movie.
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The Ballad of Rubeus Hagrid
Robbie Coltrane never allowed the Harry Potter films to turn his character into mere comic relief.
Decision to Leave Is This Century’s First Great Erotic Thriller
Park Chan-wook’s riveting new film is unconventionally sensual, modernizing a genre that’s grown stale in recent decades.
Angela Lansbury Could Make the Silliest Movie a Work of Art
To understand her greatness, look no further than one of the silliest films she ever appeared in: 1971’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
10 ‘Scary’ Movies for People Who Don’t Like Horror
You can handle these, we promise.
The Unexpected Power of Seeing Yourself as a Villain
If horror-film monsters mirror society’s deepest anxieties, embracing them draws attention to who or what is deemed worthy of fear.
Tár Takes on the Devastating Spectacle of ‘Cancellation’
In Cate Blanchett’s career-best performance, an icon’s fall from grace breaks down to its most elemental form.
Don’t Question the Magic of Hocus Pocus
The more Bette Midler runs amok, the better.
Bros Is a Rom-Com as Entertaining as It Is Therapeutic
Billy Eichner is reliably hilarious and surprisingly introspective.
Hollywood Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Avatar
Thirteen years ago, James Cameron’s 3-D epic shook the industry—not necessarily for the better.