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In an era where almost every storytelling mediums have a home, why must movies remain the one place that doesn't have one?
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Summer blockbusters are here to stay (with some dark horses entering the foray).
Actor's Guild goes on strike. Plus, a new slate of releases try to find some solid ground.
The box office drought continues with more lackluster releases, with the silver screen taking its shot in the limelight.
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No box office blockbusters means a month with a variety of great watches at home.
2023 was a big year for the film industry. Here are some we never got to see.
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2023 was a year for films, but it leaves a little to be desired as we reach the end and start fresh for 2025.
Why must an underrepresented department of the industry undergo sweeping changes that limit its creative expression?
Its most iconic moments come when it is at its most entertaining, but it will always be more enthralling when put into context.
Bong creates an experience worth crossing a language barrier for because its cultural barrier is understandable to the masses.
While its narrative structure is not as strong or future-proof as it could be, its action and visual effects have aged superbly.
Lord & Miller delivered one of last decade's defining films through what could have been blatant advertising and product placement.
It’s a Pixar movie in all the right ways: A heartfelt message mixed with lucious visuals, defined characters, unpredictable twists, and well-timed comedy.
Love him or hate him, Chalamet is carving his own path as one of Hollywood's next movie stars, and Marty Mauser may just be the winning ticket.
Del Toro's long-awaited passion project is a ride built with so much craft and attention to detail, and it makes it one of 2025’s best films.
PTA's latest film is one of the most relevant and entertaining movies for modern times, but also one we did not need right now.
Superman is excessively Sean Gunn-coated but makes for one of the most enjoyable summer blockbusters about hope & humanity.
The film has everything it needs to be a blockbuster spectacle, but never enough to proudly stand alongside its spiritual predecessors.
There will always be a place for original movies, and the cultural reception and appreciation towards Sinners is a testament to that.
Thunderbolts* reminds you of the heights in popularity the brand once had, and the enthralling stories that came with it.
Those who remain patient will be awarded a comical and emotional journey through the eyes of those who deserve better.
Eisenberg’s approach is as much as an ad to travel abroad as it is to learn what it’s like to feel someone else’s pain.
Corbet's interpretation of classic Hollywood techniques signifies that the old ways may work just as well, if not better, as the new.
Rarely do movies take such an unconventional approach to storytelling and make itself one of a year's best by taking such risks.
We live, we grow, we change, and we accept what has been and what will be. That is what makes the film such a moving story.
While it is a farewell tour for the in-house production crew, the movie undeniably reflects the studio’s passion for animation.
It thrives as a story of friendship and connection, making it an experience on par with its contemporaries.
Watch out, Hollywood. There’s a new indie filmmaker in town, and his name is Sean Wang.
Twisters is the very blockbuster spectacle it markets itself as, and deserves a moment in the spotlight alongside its precursor.
The movie may not be for everyone, but it does exactly what a romance story should do through its character development.
Is the sequel to one of the studio's best films one for the ages? Perhaps it's the wrong question to ask.
Leitch knows how to get butts in seats. He just needs to refine his ideas to make a film everyone would want to see in theaters.
Patel’s acting chops coincide with his martial arts prowess to create an inspiring underdog story in front of and behind the camera.
Some of its more foreign or unconventional concepts help create a uniquely refreshing and well-rounded experience.
Parts One and Two are a masterclass in visual filmmaking, splitting the novel in two for a more cohesive end product to engross in.
Its delays and brief cancellation acted as a blessing, pushing it to a timeframe where its themes could not be more relevant.
Michael Mann expertly delivers on why Enzo is the legend he is, despite what he had to do to achieve his vision of success.
Miyazaki's twelfth film is a beautiful experience with delightful animation, immersive worldbuilding, and soul-stirring storytelling.
Godzilla is the most iconic movie monster in cinema history. So what if we went back to its roots as a post-war era allegory?
Napoleon wants to be a grand historical epic, but its tendency to stray from its battle setpieces degrades the final product.
The Creator is a visual sci-fi spectacle with a shallow but resonant narrative about AI and what people will do to stop its advancement.
Despite some cinematic sequences and a rugged biographical angle, it fails at the thing it set out to do: be based on a true story.
It's a send-off for the Guardians, James Gunn, and the audience that are ready to move on to bigger and more exciting adventures.
It's an extravagant adventure through the eyes of one of the world’s most influential figures lost between the lines of war.
It pushes for feminism and masculinism for Barbies and Kens respectfully, giving audiences a good laugh along the way.
The animation, characters, environment, messages, and conflicts all combine into a work of art worth seeing time and time again.
The ensemble's occasionally smart plans and comedic dynamics, making it an unexpectedly refreshing iteration of IP material.
Its witty delivery and sublime action sequences make it a film worth watching in the forthcoming years.
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