The John Farrow thriller, now streaming on the Criterion Channel, is an ode to the effortless charisma of Robert Mitchum (and his chemistry with Jane Russell).
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With Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer” in theaters, we look back at an earlier, much stranger cinematic portrait of the Princess of Wales.
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Pablo Larraín’s latest micro-biopic is a fascinating exploration of royal anxiety, boosted by a marvelous Kristen Stewart performance.
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The Tom Hanks-fronted mash-up of post-apocalyptic sci-fi and human drama is a thoroughly engaging and occasionally moving work.
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This month’s look back at the cinematic misdeeds of Miramax is a holiday special, spotlighting two dysfunctional family Thanksgiving movies:
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In films like ‘Angel,’ ‘Cruising,’ and ‘Vice Squad,’ filmmakers of the sleek, go-go ‘80s explored the seedier side of urban life.
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Audiences have widely dismissed “The Last Duel” as yet another bone-crunching period epic. Look closer.
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A spooky-season summary of three key films in the history of Japanese horror: “Onibaba,” “Kwaidan,” and “House.”
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James Whale’s 1933 thriller – streaming on the Criterion Channel and out now on 4K disc – remains one of the most chillingly effective of all classic horror movies.
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The scares in Scott Cooper’s horror drama are too long in coming, and ultimately not worth the wait.
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Joanna Hogg’s unexpected sequel to her 2019 semi-autobiographical art house hit is a fascinating exploration of life, art, and the thin line that separates them.
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Guillermo del Toro’s debut feature displays many of his future preoccupations, as well as an achingly personal approach to questions of faith and redemption.
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