The Franchise Review: HBO Super-Satire Has Fun Stars But Tired Discourse
By the end of the first season, the talented actors and snappy dialogue can't quite save "The Franchise" from exhaustion.
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book Of Carol Review: Season 2 Feels DOA
"The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol" feels repetitive and anticlimactic, despite our excitement to see Carol and Daryl back in action together.
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Saturday Night Review: This Ode To Sketch Comedy Is A Flighty Rollercoaster Ride [TIFF 2024]
"Saturday Night" is a fast-paced comedy that shows viewers the chaotic hour and a half leading up to the first episode of "Saturday Night Live."
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Frasier Season 2 Review: The Beloved Revival's Charms Begin To Wear Thin
"Frasier" Season 2 is frequently an absolute delight, but some of the show's charm is starting to wear off as it goes along.
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We Live In Time Review: A Proper British Weepy With Heart [TIFF 2024]
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in "We Live in Time," a schmaltzy yet emotionally poignant romantic drama.
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Agatha All Along Review: A Supernatural Snoozer Kathryn Hahn Can't Save
Despite an awesome job from a cast led by Kathryn Hahn, "Agatha All Along" suffers from a number of plot issues that make for a so-so viewing experience.
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The Life Of Chuck Review: A Winsome Tale From Stephen King [TIFF 2024]
Mike Flanagan trades in spooky for heartwarming with his latest Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck."
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Heretic Review: Hugh Grant Horror Deserves Your Leap Of Faith [TIFF 2024]
"Heretic" merely seeks to provoke - and to entertain. On both levels, it's a sinfully sweet success.
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The Penguin Review: An Adept And Emotionally Intelligent Gangster Drama
"The Penguin" doesn't reinvent the genre by any means, but it manages to grow beyond most comic book TV adaptations with a dark, violent, and grim portrayal.
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The Return Review: A Captivating (If Slow) Epic [TIFF 2024]
Ralph Fiennes stars in this captivating retelling of Homer's Odyssey.
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Transformers One Review: The Best Transformers Movie Ever (Which Isn't Saying Much)
"Transformers One" is elevated by great performances from Brian Tyree Henry and Chris Hemsworth, but the self-referential nods kill the momentum.
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Eden Review: Ron Howard Goes To The Dark Side In Uneven Thriller [TIFF 2024]
"Eden" has a stacked cast and intriguing premise, but it lacks in the cinematography and sound departments.
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Speak No Evil Review: James McAvoy Stuns In Disturbing Danish Thriller Remake
The 2024 remake of "Speak No Evil" does justice to the original when it comes to chills and thrills, and James McAvoy is terrifyingly captivating.
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Nightbitch Review: Amy Adams Elevates A Quirky Motherhood Metaphor [TIFF 2024]
Amy Adams goes all-in for "Nightbitch," though the movie itself arguably should've been even weirder.
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The End Review: Tried So Hard And Got So Far, But... [TIFF 2024]
Michael Shannon and Tilda Swinton lead a strong cast in "The End," but despite their talents, the film falls short as a musical.
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Queer Review: Daniel Craig's Magnetic Performance Can't Save This Meandering Drama [Venice 2024]
Daniel Craig teams up with Luca Guadagnino to bring us "Queer," a steamy drama that has a strong first act but falls off precipitously from there.
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The Brutalist Review: Brady Corbet Creates A Dark Vision Of The New American Epic [Venice 2024]
Brady Corbet shatters conventions about film length with his instant classic "The Brutalist."
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Wolfs Review: A Dull, Uninspired Action Comedy With Zero Surprises [Venice 2024]
"Wolfs" squanders the talents of its stars, George Clooney and Brad Pitt, with a tired action comedy that keeps both of them on autopilot.
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Babygirl Review: Eroticism Meets Empowerment In This Steamy Corporate Affair [Venice 2024]
Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson heat up the screen in "Babygirl's" story of sexual awakenings and office politics.
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Maria Review: Angelina Jolie Evokes Classic Hollywood In This Melancholy Biopic [Venice 2024]
Angelina Jolie's performance in "Maria" will probably go down as one of the best of the year - and of her entire career, for that matter.
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Afraid Review: Aimless AI Horror
The strong cast in "Afraid" can't save its jumbled plot from leaving viewers frustrated, with more questions than answers.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: The Juice Is Loose In This Frenetic But Underwhelming Sequel [Venice 2024]
Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz return in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," which unfortunately doesn't know how to use its most beloved characters.
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The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 Review - More Rings, More Power, But Does It Rule Them All?
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2 suffers from pacing issues, but there's still a lot to enjoy about the new installment.
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Only Murders In The Building Season 4 Review: OMITB Is Still Fresh - Except For One Thing
"Only Murders in the Building" Season 4 introduces a myriad of new characters, but how do they mesh with the beloved trio of the Arconia?
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The Crow Review: A Load Of Caw-Caw
The 2024 remake of 1994's "The Crow" doesn't add anything positive to the franchise, leaving us asking why it was made in the first place.
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Blink Twice Review: Zoë Kravitz's Directorial Debut Will Leave You Wide-Eyed
"Blink Twice" is a scathing eat-the-rich satire that tackles the subject more successfully than similar recent releases.
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Pachinko Season 2 Review: The Acclaimed Drama Is Back - But Disappointing
Although "Pachinko" Season 2 does not stick the landing like Season 1, it still has many similarly affecting moments that made fans first fall in love with it.
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