‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is a Charming, Funny Reminder That You Can’t Stop an Irrepressible Toon
Matt Goldberg reviews 'Coyote vs. Acme.' Plus: Caroline Siede assesses the charms of 'The Wrong Girls'
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Hollywood Forgot How to Make Movies Like 'The End of Oak Street'
David Robert Mitchell’s movie sends us back not only to the time of dinosaurs, but to the age of Amblin.
‘One Night Only’ Nails Its Satire More Than Its Romance
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner charm on the one night a year single people can legally have sex
Forget IMAX. 'The Odyssey' is Best Enjoyed in 4DX
How does Nolan’s latest epic work in the rollercoaster film format?
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Embraces Peter Parker's Pain
Destin Daniel Cretton’s somber sequel skillfully handles the fallout of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’
Spielberg and Nolan’s Summer Blockbusters Have Two Very Different Ideas About How To Save the World
The Odyssey and Disclosure Day are two sides of the same coin
‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Refn’s Return Gets Lost in a Psychosexual Morass
Plenty of neon, little worth considering.
How Christopher Nolan Modernized ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation speaks to us with more than just modern dialogue.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Is About How You Really, Really Can't Go Home Again
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a spectacular, epic, unforgettable adventure film that makes an ancient text relevant for the modern era.
Disney Has Forgotten That Animation Can Do What Live-Action Can’t
The live-action ‘Moana’ remake proves realism is overrated.
‘Moana’ Review: The Live-Action Disney Adventure Is Rarely Adventurous
Our most risk-averse major studio churns out its safest remake yet.
‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Series Is Still a Joy Even If It Can’t Solve Tech Anxieties
The latest sequel is at its best by putting the lovable Jessie at the forefront rather than trying to be a societal critique.
Movie Reviews
In ‘Disclosure Day,’ Spielberg Fights for Truth and Empathy Over Alienation
The master filmmaker returns to his signature subgenre for a bumpy, exhilarating ride.
'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' Are Destroying Our Assumptions About the Box Office
It's an incredibly interesting time at the U.S. box office right now. Backrooms, a movie directed by 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons based on his YouTube series (which itself was based on an anonymous 4chan post), is breaking records left and right. It generated over $81
Film Festivals
Cannes 2026 Dispatch #3: The Palme d’Or-Winning 'Fjord' And Other Festival Highlights
Stephen David Miller wraps up his coverage of the Cannes Film Festival with reviews of Fjord, The Black Ball, The Beloved, and Orange-Flavoured Wedding, and a recap of the Closing Ceremony Hello again, Decoding Everything readers! I’m back again with the final installment of my 2026 Cannes Film
Cannes 2026 Dispatch #2: No, An AI-Generated Feature Film Did Not Premiere At Cannes (And Reviews Of Things That Did)
Stephen David Miller gives his second update from the Cannes film festival, including a brief detour into the new AI-generated movie Hell Grind and reviews of Her Private Hell, Hope, Minotaur, and Paper Tiger. Hello again, Decoding Everything! I’m back for another installment of my Cannes 2026 coverage,
Film Festivals
Cannes 2026 Dispatch #1: Catching Up With New Films By Jane Schoenbrun, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Paweł Pawlikowski, and Hirokazu Koreeda
Stephen David Miller shares his take on the buzziest films of Cannes 2026.
Movie Reviews
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is More of a ‘Star Wars’-Shaped Object Than a Real Movie
The episodic ‘Star Wars’ show makes for a dull feature film.
Movie Reviews
'Mortal Kombat II' Is a Cautionary Tale About Being Too Faithful to the Video Game
David reviews the new 'Mortal Kombat' film
Movie Reviews
‘Michael’ Is a New Low for Music Biopics
Antoine Fuqua’s film makes the King of Pop into a blandly pleasant mascot.
Movie Reviews
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Was Gross and Upsetting (Complimentary)
David reviews 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' and shares some brief thoughts on Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers.'
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Left Me Feeling Empty Inside
David Chen shares thoughts on the new 'Super Mario Galaxy' film.
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Movie Reviews
‘Project Hail Mary’ Is a Gorgeous, Funny Ride Through the Cosmos
‘The LEGO Movie’ and ‘21 Jump Street’ directors have crafted a warm, inspiring tale based on Andy Weir’s novel.