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Ti West’s ‘X’ prequel is a very different film from its predecessor – and, thanks to the tour de force performance at its center, it may be a better one.

This contemporary take on ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ is well-acted, well-executed, and morally complicated.

The new George Miller feature is a little messy, sure. But as a demonstration of sheer filmmaking craft, it’s hard to beat.

Baltasar Kormákur’s latest delivers on its “Idris Elba vs. a lion” premise, with the actor nicely elevating the sleek survival thriller.

The latest from filmmaking-writing-acting team Jeff Baena and Alison Brie boasts juicy performances but a sour tone.

Aubrey Plaza plays it straight in this compelling and effective crime thriller – and comes up with her best performance to date.

James Ponsoldt’s latest is basically a gender-swapped ‘Stand by Me’, but it lacks everything that makes a good coming-of-age drama.

Over the course of two movies and a handful of TV episodes, Dan Trachtenberg has demonstrated he’s a sure hand at […]

The ensemble comic mystery is full of dynamic performances and memorable dialogue, even if it never quite pulls together.

This painted attempt to satirize privileged influencers becomes a prime example of what it’s targeting.

Jordan Peele’s latest is ambitious, thoughtful, and occasionally thrilling – but it never quite pulls together into a coherent whole.

Jono McLeod’s Sundance selection is a documentary with a trick or two (or, perhaps, a trick too many) up its sleeve.