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Dascha Dauenhauer on her unnerving score to Golda

The Russian composer uses everything from Japanese percussion to detuned cowbells to underline the famed Israeli leader's toughest test.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods curses us with another numbing spectacle from DC Studios

DC hopes lighting strikes twice with this sequel to their hit 2019 film, but this is more of a light drizzle.

1923 is all possibility but little is tangible yet

By: Tim Stevens

Taylor Sheridan’s newest chapter in the Yellowstone franchise has plenty on its mind and plate, but its too early to say if it’ll all work.

Unraveling pop-culture one thread at a time

The Spool is an irreverent, informative source for film and television coverage, focused on diverse, thoughtful opinions that seek out a greater understanding of the media we love.

On Broadway only tells part of the illustrious street’s story

By: B.L. Panther

Oren Jacoby's documentary takes an interesting angle on New York theater's history but leaves out critical context in telling its tale.

“A dream to some, a nightmare to others”: “Excalibur” at 40

John Boorman's extravagant take on the King Arthur legend holds up as a dazzling, over the top fantasy epic.

“The One and Only Ivan” is paint-by-numbers

Strong CGI and an all-star cast fill a superbly mediocre family movie inspired by a real-life painting gorilla.

The Good Liar Review: Looking for Love in All The Con Places

Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen elevate an otherwise warmed-over thriller as two people wrapped up in a late-life romance gone terribly wrong.

Hobbs & Shaw Review: The “Fast & Furious” Series Finds a New Family

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham team up in a spinoff that delivers plenty of action, even if its humor stalls.

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