4 Notes on the 98th Academy Awards

Conan O'Brien carried the show as well as he could, but it struggled under painful presenter banter.

2026 Oscar Predictions

It's still kind of a toss-up.

Pete Docter Wouldn’t Make Pete Docter’s Movies

The latest comments from Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer further highlight the studio’s slide into mediocrity.

'The Bride!' Has Plenty of Juice, but Never Fully Comes Alive

Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie works best as a ferocious scream rather than a traditional narrative.

I Can’t Get Over the Awful Ending to ‘Scream 7’

The worst part of an abysmal sequel.

‘Hoppers’ Finds a Lot of Laughs in Being Angry at the World

The new Pixar movie’s pro-environment message sits comfortably alongside a story about working alongside those who infuriate us.

The Ellisons Are Spending a Fortune to Make the Media Worse

Three major takeaways from Paramount buying WB.

‘Crime 101’ Knows How to Use ‘Heat’ to Bring Out the Flavor

Bart Layton’s crime thriller wisely channels Michael Mann’s classic film for a pulse-pounding ride.

Super Bowl Ads Have Hit Maximum Celebrity

The cost of Big Game ads for major brands is now too expensive to forego a famous face.

‘The Moment’: Fleeting Fame Is Always Funny

Charlie XCX’s movie explores familiar territory about art and commerce but retains an honest angst about waning integrity in the machine.

Welcome…to Jurassic Slop

Xfinity’s executives were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should.

You Don’t Need to Be Nice to ‘Melania’

Outlets shouldn’t treat a box office flop as if it’s a success.