The Sad Dads of Hollywood
Three of the year’s buzziest films hold career-obsessed, absentee fathers accountable.
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Watching Someone Fail Shouldn’t Be So Fun
In Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet delivers both cringe and charisma.
Only Timothée Chalamet Could Get Away With This
To promote his new movie, the actor has thrown all caution to the wind.
Avatar Is No Longer Trying to Get Anyone on Board
But for the franchise’s devotees, Fire and Ash is another thrilling installment.
A Daring New Take on Shakespeare’s Most Famous Soliloquy
The film adaptation of Hamnet gives new meaning to “To be, or not to be.”
Rob Reiner Was a Quiet Titan of Storytelling
The director and actor, who died yesterday, built a remarkable career that went far beyond his comic origins.
The Apocalyptic Potential of the Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
A streaming company buying one of Hollywood’s most storied studios could spell doom for cinemas.
The 10 Best Movies of 2025
The standout films that helped cinema survive another turbulent year
The Limits of the Year’s Most Heartbreaking Film
Hamnet imagines the inspiration for Hamlet as a tragic, punishing love story.
The Misunderstanding of Perfidia
In One Battle After Another, the character leans into—and away from—stereotype, to brash effect.