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After Five Years, Charlize Theron Returns in ‘The Old Guard 2.’ Was It Worth the Wait?

The Netflix sequel stays charming thanks to the chemistry among the cast and the plot’s overwrought mythology.

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June 2025

‘F1 The Movie’ Is a Long Car Commercial and Also One of the Greatest IMAX Experiences Ever

Plus: A few thoughts on 28 'Years Later.'

Jun 27 •

Breaking Down the Gnarliest Kills of 'Final Destination Bloodlines' with the Directors (Part 2)

Part 2 of David's conversation with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the directors of 'Final Destination Bloodlines.'

Jun 18 •

The Live Action 'Dragon' Remake Captures the Thrills of the Original. Is That Enough?

Plus some quick thoughts on 'The Life of Chuck.'

Jun 17 •

'Ballerina' Is a Worthy, Action-Packed Return to the World of John Wick

Plus: Thoughts on the latest 'Karate Kid' movie

Jun 4 •

May 2025

Cannes 2025 Dispatch #3: The Newest Films by Spike Lee, Jafar Panahi, Julia Ducournau, and more (Plus: The Award Winners!)

Stephen David Miller closes his Cannes coverage with thoughts on this year's awards ceremony and reviews of Alpha, Highest 2 Lowest, It Was Just An…

May 26 •

Stephen David Miller

Cannes 2025 Dispatch #2: Die My Love, The Phoenician Scheme, The Chronology of Water, and More

Stephen David Miller gives his second update from the Cannes Film Festival, including reviews of new films by Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Lynne…

May 21 •

Stephen David Miller

Cannes 2025 Dispatch #1: Early Festival Highlights

Stephen David Miller reports live from the Cannes Film Festival about Eddington, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and other notable debuts

May 18 •

Stephen David Miller

"We're going to make this as bloody as we possibly can" - 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Directors on the Thrills and Challenges of Their…

David chats with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky about their new entry in the 'Final Destination' franchise.

May 16 •

'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Is a Thrilling Love Letter to the Franchise

A few thoughts on the most recent reckoning.

May 14 •

April 2025

'A Minecraft Movie' Is The Cinematic Equivalent of Those Subway Surfer Tiktok Videos

Plus, some thoughts on the marketing of James Gunn's 'Superman.'

Apr 6 •

March 2025

‘Black Bag’ Is Top-Tier Soderbergh and as Slick as Spy Thrillers Get

Sex, lies, and satellite footage.

Mar 14 •

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