'Empire of Light' Review: Sam Mendes's Soapbox Paradiso
If only Sam Mendes had a Black consultant to slap his hand when he wandered into the wrong areas.
'Babylon' Review: Here's to the Fools Who Dream in the 20s
If La La Land represented Chazelle in his high school freshman era, then Babylon is him as a college senior desperate to graduate.
'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' Review: From Wiki to Whitney
So transparent in its commercialization that Kygo’s “Higher Love” remix as the end credits song was like a perfect final bow.
'Avatar: The Way of Water' Review: James Cameron's Sequel is a Majestic Ride Worth the Decade Wait
A breathtaking technical marvel that reminds you that CGI can be a visual feast.
'Saint Omer' Review: Alice Diop's Riveting Courtroom Drama Explores Motherhood's Complexities
One of the year’s best pictures and one hell of a narrative debut for Diop.
'The Whale' Review: Brendan Fraser Delivers a Career Best Performance in Stagey Aronofsky Drama
Fraser carries the entire project on his shoulders, and you see the fire in his eyes in every frame.
'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed' Review: A Polarizing Portrait of a True Queer Icon
This larger-than-life portrait of Nan Goldin is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
'Violent Night' Review: David Harbour Kicks Yuletide Ass in Solid Fun Action Flick
All the violence and fun one can ask for during this magical time of the year.
'She Said' Review: Riveting Journalist Procedural Drama Tackles the Weinstein #MeToo Tale With Care
Provides a down-to-earth procedural drama that executes urgency without sensationalizing the subject matter.
'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Review: Puss Goes Pain and Glory With His Meowtality in Superb Sequel
The animated epic this year has desperately been awaiting.