‘Elio’ Is Pixar’s ‘E.T.’, Played in Reverse
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The company's latest involves a lonely boy, his alien bestie, and the saving graces of finding a friend. At least it's not 'Cars.'
’28 Years Later…’ Revives a Franchise — and Gives Us a New Dawn of the Raging Dead
Posted in: Movie ReviewsDanny Boyle and his key collaborators behind '28 Days Later' return to the postapocalyptic world of their 2002 horror movie. It was worth the wait
‘F1’: Brad Pitt’s Formula One Movie Is What an Old-School Blockbuster Looks Like
Posted in: Movie ReviewsIt's not just that it runs laps around most racing movies — this big-budget throwback is the perfect combo of horse power and star power
‘Echo Valley’ Is the Trashiest A-List Lifetime Movie You’ve Ever Seen
Posted in: Movie ReviewsDon't let the star power fool you — this is the sort of vintage momma-paranoia melodrama synonymous with the basic-cable channel back in the day
‘Materialists’: Dakota Johnson Knows You Deserve the Best Soulmate Money Can Buy
Posted in: Movie ReviewsCeline Song's follow-up to 'Past Lives' breaks down the Romance Industrial Complex, via a love triangle between Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.
‘Ballerina’ Is Not the ‘John Wick’ Spin-off You’re Looking For
Posted in: Movie ReviewsAna de Armas attempts to keep the Wickiverse running (with a little help from Wick himself) in this nice-try franchise expansion pack
‘Mountainhead’ Asks: Could Tech Billionaires Stage a Global Coup?
Posted in: Movie Reviews'Succession' mastermind Jesse Armstrong gives us a satire about the rich and powerful that's half tech-bro 'Dr. Strangelove,' half apocalypse doc
‘Bring Her Back’ Proves the Australian ‘Talk to Me’ Guys Aren’t One-Hit Wonders
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThe sibling duo behind the A24 horror hit return with a follow-up that's smarter, nastier — and far scarier
Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Is One of His Best
Posted in: Movie ReviewsA story of a industrialist trotting the globe with his estranged kid, the director's latest all-star project is funny, touching — and one of his best
‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Isn’t Spike Lee’s Best or Worst — Just a Chance to Watch Denzel Go HAM
Posted in: Movie ReviewsThe dynamic duo reunite for a redo/riff on Kurosawa's 'High and Low,' reset in an entertainment industry desperately in need of heart and soul
