“A House of Dynamite” Review: On Kathryn Bigelow’s Command, Unleash Hellfire
Annihilating violence rages through Bigelow’s oeuvre, making “A House of Dynamite” seem like the inevitable fulfillment of a promise.
“The Smashing Machine” Review: Dwayne Johnson Learns To Lose in Benny Safdie’s MMA Biopic
After shattering the world record for unmemorable performances in passionless blockbusters, Johnson has surrendered himself to Safdie.
“One Battle After Another” Review: Times Are Hard, Cinema Is Brave
Paul Thomas Anderson knows that while fascism and racism are no joke, laughter can be a lethal weapon against authoritarians and bigots.
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” Review: Cosmic Romantics, You Have Reached Your Destination
Kogonada, director of “Columbus” and “After Yang,” returns with a beguiling and frustrating fantasy.
“Caught Stealing” Review: The Dispassion of Darren Aronofsky
Frisky fun from a director who’s at his most exuberant when he’s frolicking in the dark.
“Superman” Review: Joy, Silliness, and the Kryptonian Way
A palate cleanser following the gloom of “Man of Steel,” “Superman” shreds lingering questions about the character’s relevance.
“F1: The Movie” Review: Driving Into a Pitt of Motorized Propaganda
“F1” rejects satire to make speed hot, nasty, and badass again. It’s more akin to a Formula One commercial than a feature film.
“The Life of Chuck” Review: God’s Dancing Accountant Trips Over His Own Feet
Chuck is large, Chuck contains multitudes.
“Materialists” Review: Love Dies To Be Reborn In Celine Song’s 21st Century Romance
Song’s follow-up to “Past Lives” is a romantic not-comedy that is entrancing, honest, and heartfelt.
“Always Hold On To Smallville” Review: A Poignant Podcast Eclipses Its Inspiration
“Always Hold On To Smallville” is better—wiser, wittier, more emotional—than “Smallville” itself.
