“Avatar: Fire and Ash” Review: Learning the Difference Between Right and Varang
James Cameron’s sequel is a cinematic cousin of his 1989 film “The Abyss,” which confronted (and nearly drowned in) divine endlessness.
Another Happy Day in Hell: A “Hazbin Hotel” Season Two Review
While season two boasts the foul-mouthed sense of humor that made the series a favorite, it also reveals the limits of the streaming model.
“Hamnet” Review: All Things in Heaven and Earth Are Dreamt of in Chloé Zhao’s Cinema
Zhao’s latest is not only in a tormented romance between a woman and a man, but between wildness and civilization.
“Frankenstein” Review: Guillermo del Toro Beautifully Revivifies His Literary Favorite
Del Toro immerses himself in every facet of creation: the before, the during, and the after.
“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.
