The Pale Blue Eye
There’s plenty of Poe, but not enough mystery in this atmospheric thriller.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Rian Johnson crafts another clever whodunit that skewers the ultra-rich and keeps us laughing as the bodies drop.
Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron’s latest technological marvel was a beautiful headache for this reviewer.
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s love of outsiders shines in this wonderful adaptation of the classic novel.
The Fabelmans
Spielberg doesn’t dig very deep for The Fabelmans, but it sure does look pretty.
Strange World
Switching to sustainable energy is way easier than having a meaningful talk with your dad in this sweet animated sci-fi film.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Ryan Coogler weaves beauty from tragedy in this action epic.
Classic Chat: Halloween (1978)
John Carpenter’s argument that babysitters deserve hazard pay is still the supreme slasher movie.
Classic Chat: The Thing
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