Anniversaries “I think they’re wonderful”: Ishtar at 35 is funnier than ever Elaine May's one-and-done comic flop is far funnier and more incisive than its reputation implies.
Reviews Universal’s Firestarter remake fails to ignite By: Beau North Not even Zac Efron and a killer John Carpenter score can light up this damp Stephen King adaptation.
Reviews Netflix’s new documentary delves into the sins of “Our Father” By: Marshall Estes Blumhouse explores real-life horror in this compelling and disturbing documentary.
Reviews Hacks is back for a wild, funny ride By: Ashley Lara Season 2 of HBO’s award-winning comedy takes us on tour with Deborah and Ava, plus a bevy of guest stars.
Recap Star Trek: Strange New Worlds does better by Uhura than the original By: Andrew Bloom A clash with a comet makes for a classic Star Trek tale and finally gives the cadet the spotlight.
Reviews Candy is a well-crafted story of murder & desperate housewives By: Gena Radcliffe Jessica Biel & Melanie Lynskey are excellent in Hulu’s docudrama about a bizarre 1980 murder in smalltown Texas
Reviews Happening is an all too timely look at a constant threat By: Michael Frank Despite its 60s France setting, Audrey Diwan's drama soberingly reflects current events & the possible loss of reproductive freedom
Reviews The Takedown takes down the French far-right with humor and style By: Sean Price The latest Netflix import provides a lesson in French politics along with some fun action.
Reviews The Staircase tells stories within stories By: Beau North HBO's new true-crime drama makes gripping television of yesterday's news.
Reviews Memory isn’t worth remembering By: Michael Frank Latest Liam Neeson thriller is beneath all involved.
Reviews The Twin is nothing you haven’t seen a thousand times before By: Gena Radcliffe Teresa Palmer gives an excellent performance in an otherwise derivative horror film about a grieving mother haunted by her dead child
Recap The series premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Is a familiar breath of fresh air Time-tested tropes mixed with contemplative tales and a strong cast liven this new throwback.
Recap Star Trek: Picard screws up the past, present, and future in an awful season finale A narrative and emotional car-crash caps off Star Trek’s worst season of television in two decades.
Reviews Not even Sam Raimi scares can save Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness By: Clint Worthington Sam Raimi returns to the world of superheroes, but not even his signature horror-tinged style can save a franchise content to spin its wheels.
Reviews Elizabeth Moss makes Shining Girls incandescent By: Tim Stevens AppleTV+'s serial killer series is kept grounded by strong talent on either side of the camera.
Recap Star Trek: Picard aspires to profundity, but settles for cheap action By: Andrew Bloom A vital revelation for Jean-Luc suffers from narrative shortcuts and flavorless shootouts.
Anniversaries “The next-to-last mimzy”:Jabberwocky at 45 Terry Gilliam's first solo directorial effort is a cracked fairy tale that hints at his artistic future.
Reviews I Love That For You gets off to a slow start By: Ashley Lara Showtime’s new comedy suffers from a flimsy pilot, but the second episode offers hope of more promising episodes ahead.
Reviews Under the Banner of Heaven chillingly depicts murder in the name of faith By: Gena Radcliffe FX adapts Jon Krakauer’s best selling true story about a brutal crime tied to the Mormon church
Reviews We Own This City paints chilling portrait of police run amok By: Tim Stevens Simon and Pelecanos' return to Baltimore is a clear-eyed look at pervasive police corruption.
Reviews The Baby puts a clever, eerie spin on the “miracle” of motherhood By: Megan Sunday HBO's new horror comedy about a murderous, reality-bending infant offers equal measure laughs & chills