Not even Sam Raimi scares can save Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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Not even Sam Raimi scares can save Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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

Dopesick is a painful, important deep dive into the opioid crisis

By: Tim Stevens

Hulu's limited series comes close to greatness with an excellent ensemble, but pacing, some odd performances, undermine the effort.

Reviews

“Your Honor” puts Bryan Cranston on the wrong side of law & order

By: Sean Price

Showtime's pulpy series thrives with sense of place and unexpected thematic weight.

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Interviews

Josephine Decker on the dreamy subjectivity of “Shirley”

The director of Shirley talks about Elisabeth Moss, structuring scenes, and taking creative license with a real-life figure.

Festivals

Sundance 2020: “Shirley” Is a Gothic Drama About the Horror of Marriage

Shirley Jackson's story is brought to sumptuous life thanks to Josephine Decker and a typically-great Elisabeth Moss performance.

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