A Daring New Take on Shakespeare’s Most Famous Soliloquy
The film adaptation of Hamnet gives new meaning to “To be, or not to be.”
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Rob Reiner Was a Quiet Titan of Storytelling
The director and actor, who died yesterday, built a remarkable career that went far beyond his comic origins.
The Apocalyptic Potential of the Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
A streaming company buying one of Hollywood’s most storied studios could spell doom for cinemas.
The 10 Best Movies of 2025
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The Limits of the Year’s Most Heartbreaking Film
Hamnet imagines the inspiration for Hamlet as a tragic, punishing love story.
The Misunderstanding of Perfidia
In One Battle After Another, the character leans into—and away from—stereotype, to brash effect.
The Wicked Bubble Has Burst
The musical started on a high note but ends on a drastically lower one.
The Big Risk Wicked Is Taking
The sequel to last year’s blockbuster musical shifts massively in tone—which is what its director wanted.
Sympathy for a Handsome Devil
Noah Baumbach’s new film, Jay Kelly, takes a gamble with its fantastically successful protagonist.
Well, That’s Definitely Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro’s new adaptation is a feat of design but not of story.