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The new drama from Paul Schrader is a return to his familiar themes and preoccupations, but rendered with urgency, sensitivity, and a fair amount of narrative danger.

Riz Ahmed continues to impress, not only as an actor but writer, in Bassam Tariq’s hip-hop infused drama.

Marvel’s latest is refreshingly light and fast-paced, and (mostly) free of the copious lore that has weighed down much of the franchise.

Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ remake is sharp, scary, thoughtful – and a vast improvement over the 1992 original.

The over-the-top comedy (new on Hulu) offers up a handful of laughs and some missed opportunities.

Lisa Joy’s debut feature is an ingenious and ambitious mashup of sci-fi and neo-noir, with stellar performances to help sell its occasionally dodgy storytelling.

The gun-blazing action vehicle has all the depth of a throwaway programmer, but little of the pleasure.

Surprisingly enough, ‘Free Guy’ is a witty, thoughtful, and engaging piece of pop entertainment.

Leos Carax’s Cannes award-winning Sparks musical is delightfully daft, unapologetically operatic, and frequently spellbinding.

The debut feature from director Pascual Sisto is impressively crafted, if a bit too heavy-handed with its influences.

Tom McCarthy’s latest is a tricky but rewarding picture, complicating our notions of rugged American individualism (and Matt Damon’s screen persona).

Edson Oda’s Sundance drama is ambitious but messy, with a solid premise and winning performances often undermined by flimsy writing.