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February 16, 2026
Robert Duvall Was a Different Kind of Leading Man
The actor could carry a film thunderously, yet also stand out in the subtlest of roles.
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February 16, 2026
The YouTuber Who Paid His Own Way Into Hollywood
One of the year’s biggest box-office hits thus far came as a surprise—except to the director’s 38 million–plus subscribers.
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February 9, 2026
An Erotically Untamed<em> </em>Take on <em>Wuthering Heights</em>
A new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel captures the story’s grotesque beauty.
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February 7, 2026
The Fundamental Flaw of Pete Davidson’s Podcast
The comedian’s new Netflix show ignores the medium’s basic premise.
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January 22, 2026
The Oscars Are Trying to Be Relevant Again
This year’s nominations may resonate with the average moviegoer more than usual.
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January 21, 2026
The Secret to One of Hollywood’s Most Enduring Friendships
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s latest movie doesn’t quite understand their brotherly appeal.
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January 15, 2026
An Apocalypse Film That Will Prompt Wild Cheering
The sequel to 28 Years Later offers an optimistic twist on a nihilistic genre.
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January 12, 2026
Timothée Chalamet Is Being Normal
After winning a Golden Globe for Marty Supreme, the actor did something surprising: play it seriously.
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January 9, 2026
The Type of Comedy That Makes for Great Drama
A new movie from Bradley Cooper turns confessional humor into offstage catharsis.
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December 25, 2025
Watching Someone Fail Shouldn’t Be So Fun
In Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet delivers both cringe and charisma.
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December 19, 2025
<em>Avatar</em> Is No Longer Trying to Get Anyone on Board
But for the franchise’s devotees, Fire and Ash is another thrilling installment.
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December 15, 2025
Rob Reiner Was a Quiet Titan of Storytelling
The director and actor, who died yesterday, built a remarkable career that went far beyond his comic origins.
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December 12, 2025
A Throwback Rom-Com About One Millennial Trying to Have It All
James L. Brooks’s Ella McCay is wacky and weird—but it doesn’t quite work.
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December 10, 2025
The Apocalyptic Potential of the Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
A streaming company buying one of Hollywood’s most storied studios could spell doom for cinemas.
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December 9, 2025
The 10 Best Movies of 2025
The standout films that helped cinema survive another turbulent year
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December 6, 2025
The <em>Mad Men</em> Streaming Debacle Is a Strange Cautionary Tale
The show’s messy HBO Max debut reveals the quirks of ushering old shows into a new era.
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November 27, 2025
<em>Hamnet </em>Is Miserable, and Proud of It
Chloé Zhao’s film depicts the inspiration for Hamlet as a relentlessly woeful tale.
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