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David Ellison Is Lying in the Paper of Record
His NYT editorial shows the head of Paramount is getting increasingly desperate about the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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His NYT editorial shows the head of Paramount is getting increasingly desperate about the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Spoilers, obviously.
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Kevin Feige’s latest comments regarding Doctor Doom miss the larger appeal of the previous Marvel movies.
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What at first seems like another “crazy lady” movie builds to something more insidious and damning.
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Nolan's lush, tactile film makes a for thoughtful, bracing conversation with Homer's epic.
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Far more than Jurassic Park’s Alan Grant, Neill was the kind of performer who could elevate any movie with his quiet charm and surprising intensity.
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From its cinematography to its haunting premise, Mark Jenkin’s unique time-travel tale shows who gets sacrificed for the idea of a better world.
Kenji Tanigaki’s action film showcases the unique, violent thrills of incredible martial arts choreography.
Curry Barker’s twisted, exhilarating horror film is not for the faint of heart.
Text, subtext, and taking genre stories seriously.
How the success of 'KPop Demon Hunters' might point to a fascinating hybrid model for the streamer.
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Director David Wain is back in ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ mode and sends Hollywood through his wonderfully bizarre filter.
People want to come to a tailgate, not a country club.
For those who would like to do a little catching up.
The new superhero blockbuster looks to be the hit movie of 2018.
A company that prides itself on innovation keeps making the same mistakes.
Michael Sarnoski’s drama ponders a way forward outside of retribution or atonement.
Kenji Tanigaki’s action film showcases the unique, violent thrills of incredible martial arts choreography.
The new horror films from Gen Z YouTubers are dominating at the box office, and yet this isn’t quite the same moment as the 1970s.
Tonally confused and narratively abrupt, the new adaptation maintains a winning charm despite its faults.
John Carney’s latest movie is another reminder that Rudd is far more than a funny guy.
Beguiling production design is ultimately a dead-end in Kane Parsons’ debut feature.
How does a 300-page book sustain at least two seasons of television?