A cinematic orgy to be sure, but this visual feast might leave you hungry for more.
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Gladiator II
November 11, 2024Blitz
October 30, 2024
What may be most surprising about this rather conventional war-at-home movie is that it was made by the previously far bolder Steve McQueen. But, fear not. And pay attention.
Conclave
October 23, 2024
The mix of papal pomp and pulp delivers something all too rare these days: a movie that feels like a perfect airplane read. It’s smart enough to compel, silly enough to keep us entertained.
Anora
October 15, 2024
This is the movie I’ve been waiting for Sean Baker to make. Mixing the zest of Tangerine, the compassion of The Florida Project and the savvy of Red Rocket, this trip through the world of sex and the oligarchy is an irresistible treat.
Joker: Folie a Deux
October 3, 2024
The most audacious big studio movie in years had me cheering its refusal to color between the lines. Until it didn’t.
A Real Pain
September 30, 2024
Jesse Eisenberg’s loving and pungent road movie takes us on a trip that is both great fun and heart-wrenching. I couldn’t have loved it more.
Wolfs
September 26, 2024
If you lower your expectations, you’ll find this one gets the job done. But with two such terrific stars, why shouldn’t we want more?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
September 3, 2024
I’ll Be Right There
August 31, 2024
Like its lovely protagonist, Edie Falco’s newest tries to be all things to all people. But this slight but smart comic drama still manages to satisfy, at least some of the time.
Between the Temples
August 20, 2024
There’s something very winning about this comedy of faith. And that something is the chemistry between its two terrific stars, Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane.
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