'KPop Demon Hunters' Review: Sony Animation's Stunning Animated Musical Slays Demons and Serves K-Pop Realness
Just when I thought Sinners was the only supernatural genre musical with cultural significance this year.
'Maestro' Review: Bradley Cooper's Earnest Bio-Drama Emphasizes the Bi in Leonard Bernstein
Cooper went full “grad student doing his research paper” mode.
'Leo' Review: Adam Sandler's Silly Voice Finds Warmth and Reflection as an Old Grade School Lizard
A charming animated family flick that passionately celebrates and satirizes the next generation on their way to growing up.
'Rustin' Review: Civil Rights Legend Receives His Belated Spotlight Through Solid Netflix Bio-Drama
None other than Colman Domingo, one of the most versatile working actors, can capture Bayard Rustin’s persona.
‘Fair Play’ Review: Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich Engage in a Pre-Marital Power Struggle in Engrossing Netflix Psychological Drama
For her debut, Chloe Domont's direction reveals a deft hand at mediating juicy tension in her couple's power struggle.
'The Monkey King' Review: Legendary Chinese Monkey's Netflix Animated Flick Dons American Clothing
The writers forgot to install a clear arc, heart, charm, or anything to make a likable protagonist.
'The Blackening' Review: Sharply Funny and Authentically Black Horror Satire Slays
Thank God for Tracy Oliver!
'Empire of Light' Review: Sam Mendes's Soapbox Paradiso
If only Sam Mendes had a Black consultant to slap his hand when he wandered into the wrong areas.
'The Whale' Review: Brendan Fraser Delivers a Career Best Performance in Stagey Aronofsky Drama
Fraser carries the entire project on his shoulders, and you see the fire in his eyes in every frame.