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Noah Wyle Heads Back to the ER in Compelling New Series The Pitt

A medical drama going for bracing realism is anchored by a strong central performance from a veteran TV doctor.
Golden Globes 2025

Nikki Glaser, and Actually Surprising Winners, Saved the Golden Globes 2025

A comedian on the rise roasted a troubled awards show to a perfect medium rare.
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Nosferatu Hasn’t Got Much Bite

A remake of a classic film is beautiful to look at but boring to watch.
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The Brutalist Is Half a Masterpiece

Brady Corbet’s bold, enveloping epic features a terrific turn from Adrien Brody, but comes up short in the end.
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Carry-On Is a Clever, Suspenseful Delight

Taron Egerton tries to save an airport in this crackling thriller.
Critic's Notebook

So, Is Interstellar a Masterpiece or Not?

Revisiting Christopher Nolan's space epic ten years later.
magical thinking

One Hundred Years of Solitude: How a Bold Netflix Series Honors a Beloved Novel

The show condenses Gabriel García Márquez novel when it must, but in some cases deepens it.
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Timothée Chalamet Is Electric in A Complete Unknown

A surprisingly lively, persuasive Bob Dylan biopic is a wonderful vehicle for its star.
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Black Doves Is a Refreshing New Take on the Spy Story

Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley play friends in arms in a vastly entertaining new Netflix series.
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22 Best Movies of 2024

Anora, My Old Ass, Conclave, and more of 2024’s best movies.
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Denzel Washington Gives Gladiator II Its Muscle

The venerable actor lends life to what is otherwise a curiously inert sequel.
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Wicked Soars, Roars, and Casts a Heady Spell

A long awaited film adaptation of the Broadway musical more than delivers.
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Dune: Prophecy Is a Space Drama Without Any Spice

HBO’s spin-off series can’t capture the same awe as the Dune films.
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The Diplomat Is Just as Successful in Its Second Term

Keri Russell gamely contends with global catastrophe in season two of her hit Netflix series.
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Venom: The Last Dance Ends a Once-Fun Series with a Whimper

Tom Hardy seems sapped of energy in this anemic comic book three-quel.
Critic's Notebook

The Naked Humanity of Sean Baker

As Baker’s new film Anora arrives in theaters, our critic takes a look at the lauded filmmaker’s work to figure out what he’s been trying to say.
New York Film Festival

Blitz Offers a New Perspective on the World War II Movie

A mix of old-fashioned storytelling and modern sensibility, Steve McQueen’s new film is a worthy epic.
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Laura Dern Meets Cute With a Hemsworth in Lonely Planet

A familiar romantic setup benefits greatly from a radiant star.
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The Franchise Thinks Scorsese Was Right about Superhero Movies

The new HBO comedy from Veep’s creator lampoons how the Marvel-ous sausage gets made.
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In Season Three, Heartstopper Takes the Plunge

Big decisions are made in the new episodes of Netflix’s hit show, but maybe not enough.
New York Film Festival

Nickel Boys Is a Bold Experiment in Perspective

A lauded novel is artfully adapted in director RaMell Ross’s film.