Prime Video’s “Cross” Adaptation is Killer
Alex Cross finally gets the adaptation he deserves.
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“Arcane” Makes Triumphant Return to Netflix
A review of the first half of the new season of Netflix’s “Arcane”.
Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” Fails to Capture the Magic of Villeneuve’s Films, Herbert’s Novels
A review of the new Max show set in the world of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
Apple TV’s “Silo” Returns for Daring Second Season
A TV review of what might be Apple’s best show.
The Piano Lesson
“The Piano Lesson” acknowledges that discussion and engagement must be the first step to resolution.
Pedro Páramo
The space to showcase his strengths while working out some of the storytelling mechanics.
Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch Bring Gravity to “The Day of the Jackal”
“The Day of the Jackal” is one of this season’s generally great surprises.
Music By John Williams
Like a John Williams score, it lingers in the mind after the final credits have ended.
Emilia Pérez
It’s a deliriously rhapsodic concoction, at times preposterous in what the lyrics of its Spanish-language songs aim to convey, and others quite affecting.
HBO’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is Downright Sumptuous
A review of the HBO series adaptation of “Like Water for Chocolate.”
10 Great Horror Films from 2024 (and Where to Watch Them)
10 of the best horror films of 2024 and where to watch them this Halloween week.
Netflix’s Sharp “The Diplomat” Offers Escapism for Political Junkies
A review of the second season of Netflix’s The Diplomat.
Don’t Move
The threadbare 93-minute two-hander contains very few cogent observations about its fractured characters or its supposed suspense.
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
What emerges is the picture of an artist who doesn’t see a perfect performance as defined by accuracy. Instead, it’s a vehicle for remembrance.
Billy Crystal Struggles to Clarify Apple TV+’s Haunting New Horror Series “Before”
It’s disjointed in its best moments and flat-out bad in its worst, and by the end of the series, it feels like a waste of time.
FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” Loses Some Of Its Bite In Season Six
It feels as if “What We Do in the Shadows” has outstayed its welcome, with each episode feeling increasingly bloated as time goes on.
Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock’s “Hysteria!”
“Hysteria!” isn’t frightening enough to be a horror series, nor wacky enough to be funny.
Woman of the Hour
Not only does Kendrick give a typically intelligent and spunky performance, but as a director, she shows a keen curiosity about the power of the gaze.
The Shadow Strays
Tjahjanto scores again with considerable help from Irawan, Irfan, and a generally strong ensemble cast.
