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Reviews

Spider-Man: No Way Home rolls two decades of comic book filmmaking into its web

By: Clint Worthington

The third entry in Tom Holland's web-slinging saga sends him through the looking glass in a fan service-packed sequel that's fairly fun even in its franchise calculations.

Interviews

How Henry Jackman crafted the experimental score for “Cherry”

The blockbuster composer talks to us about his freewheeling experimentations for the Russo brothers' latest film.

Reviews

“Cherry” is sour, artificial, and goes down like cough syrup

By: Justin Harrison

The Russo brothers’ Avengers: Endgame follow-up wastes the potential of a grown-up Tom Holland, and tries way too hard.

Filmmaker of the Month

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” forces Peter Parker to grow up

The latest Marvel film to date is more than a mid-sized follow up to Avengers: Endgame -- it establishes Peter Parker as the beating heart of the new MCU.

Filmmaker of the Month

“Avengers: Endgame” is nothing short of a miracle

The culmination of Marvel's 11-year gameplan is a cinematic juggling act whose success is an unlikely achievement.

Features

How “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Updated the Teen Film for the MCU Era

Alien robots and evil Norse gods may prove a thrill to the multiplex, but here, they're not much more intimidating than adolescence.

Features

Is “Captain America: Civil War” More Political Thriller or Comic Book?

Building off the political intrigue of their first MCU entry, the Russo brothers further blended reality and fantasy in their second smash hit.

Pixar’s “Onward” Is a Heartfelt Coming-of-Mage Story

Pixar gets back to its tear-jerking roots with an emotionally complex modern fantasy about grief, loss, and brotherhood.

Spies in Disguise Review: Secret Agent Spider-Man

Will Smith & Tom Holland lend their voices to an animated adventure that makes up in charm what it lacks in originality.

Spider-Man Far From Home Review: Peter Parker’s European Vacation

It doesn't reach the swinging heights of Homecoming, but Jon Watts' follow-up gets Marvel's Phase Four off to a charming enough start.

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