Review
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.
By Richard Lawson
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.
By Richard Lawson
Review
Nosferatu Hasn’t Got Much Bite
A remake of a classic film is beautiful to look at but boring to watch.
By Richard Lawson
Review
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.
By Richard Lawson
Review
Carry-On Is a Clever, Suspenseful Delight
Taron Egerton tries to save an airport in this crackling thriller.
By Richard Lawson
Critic's Notebook
So, Is Interstellar a Masterpiece or Not?
Revisiting Christopher Nolan's space epic ten years later.
By Richard Lawson
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.
By Andrew Quintana
Review
Timothée Chalamet Is Electric in A Complete Unknown
A surprisingly lively, persuasive Bob Dylan biopic is a wonderful vehicle for its star.
By Richard Lawson
Review
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.
By Richard Lawson
best of 2024
22 Best Movies of 2024
Anora, My Old Ass, Conclave, and more of 2024’s best movies.
By Richard Lawson
Review
Denzel Washington Gives Gladiator II Its Muscle
The venerable actor lends life to what is otherwise a curiously inert sequel.
By Richard Lawson
Review
Wicked Soars, Roars, and Casts a Heady Spell
A long awaited film adaptation of the Broadway musical more than delivers.
By Richard Lawson
Review
Dune: Prophecy Is a Space Drama Without Any Spice
HBO’s spin-off series can’t capture the same awe as the Dune films.
By Richard Lawson
Review
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.
By Richard Lawson
review
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.
By Richard Lawson
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.
By Richard Lawson
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.
By Richard Lawson
Review
Laura Dern Meets Cute With a Hemsworth in Lonely Planet
A familiar romantic setup benefits greatly from a radiant star.
By Richard Lawson
Review
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.
By Joy Press
Review
In Season Three, Heartstopper Takes the Plunge
Big decisions are made in the new episodes of Netflix’s hit show, but maybe not enough.
By Richard Lawson
New York Film Festival
Nickel Boys Is a Bold Experiment in Perspective
A lauded novel is artfully adapted in director RaMell Ross’s film.
By Richard Lawson