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5/13/22

Psychological horror film <i>Monstrous</i> is deadly...dull

Psychological horror film Monstrous is deadly...dull

Even with Christina Ricci on hand, the 1950s-set title can't scare up a compelling story

5/11/22

<i>Pleasure</i> provides an unflinching look at the adult film industry

Pleasure provides an unflinching look at the adult film industry

Ninja Thyberg's gripping feature debut is a charged drama about an ambitious porn newcomer

5/6/22

<i>Operation Mincemeat</i> delivers an intriguing espionage thriller with classic British restraint

Operation Mincemeat delivers an intriguing espionage thriller with classic British restraint

Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen star in John Madden's engaging spy drama, based on improbable real-life events

5/4/22

The stars who belong on your movie-going radar this summer

Brad Pitt is back in action mode, but watch out for up-and-comers including Keke Palmer and Daisy Edgar-Jones

4/19/22

<i>The Duke</i> delivers a heartwarming take on a strange-but-true heist

The Duke delivers a heartwarming take on a strange-but-true heist

Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren shine in Roger Michell's final film, an understated story of a stolen painting and a…

4/14/22

David Lynch on remastering <i>Inland Empire</i>, revisiting his earlier work and the chances of a <i>Dune </i>do-over

David Lynch on remastering Inland Empire, revisiting his earlier work and the chances of a Dune do-over

The cheerfully enigmatic filmmaker talks about using new technology to breathe life into old projects (like his…

4/14/22

Mark Wahlberg gives faith-based filmmaking a (slightly) better name in<i> Father Stu</i>

Mark Wahlberg gives faith-based filmmaking a (slightly) better name in Father Stu

Mark Wahlberg stars and produces this inspiring true story about a boxer-turned-priest

4/12/22

David Lynch says he doesn't have a film debuting at Cannes, but does another Lynch?

Ahead of the re-release of his 2006 film Inland Empire, David Lynch clears up some rumors about his immediate future…

3/30/22

<i>Basic Instinct</i>’s Joe Eszterhas on that famous interrogation scene, and the film’s lasting impact

Basic Instinct’s Joe Eszterhas on that famous interrogation scene, and the film’s lasting impact

The famed screenwriter talks about the relationships that inspired his characters, and the controversies that…

3/25/22

How directors Aaron and Adam Nee leveled up for <i>The Lost City</i>

How directors Aaron and Adam Nee leveled up for The Lost City

With Masters Of The Universe up next, the brothers talk about surviving in the Dominican Republic jungle with Sandra…

3/24/22

Naomi Watts’ real-life survival story <i>Infinite Storm</i> can’t handle its own truth

Naomi Watts’ real-life survival story Infinite Storm can’t handle its own truth

Director Małgorzata Szumowska slavishly recreates the hiker’s ordeal minute by minute, then trades visceral thrills…

3/18/22

In <i>Ahed’s Knee</i>, Nadav Lapid sacrifices political discourse for personal reminiscence

In Ahed’s Knee, Nadav Lapid sacrifices political discourse for personal reminiscence

The winner of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival jury prize tackles subjects with a specificity when it should be making…

3/10/22

Time-travel adventure <i>The Adam Project</i> sends the <i>Free Guy</i> team to middlebrow blandness

Time-travel adventure The Adam Project sends the Free Guy team to middlebrow blandness

Despite the support of a terrific ensemble cast, Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy fail to strike gold with this…

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