Pop Culture Has Its Teeth in You
Jane Schoenbrun’s new film interrogates the relationship between what we watch and who we are.
Film
A Biopic That Ends Right When It’s Getting Started
A new film about Anthony Bourdain uses its subject to examine how a young person comes to love cooking.
Spider-Man Forgets Itself
Despite seeming like a fresh start, Brand New Day is trapped in the Marvel vortex.
The Fear of Missing The Odyssey
The new blockbuster’s box-office success affirms the power of spectacle.
An Odyssey Deserving of the Biggest Screen Possible
Christopher Nolan successfully brings the epic into the IMAX era.
The 40-Year-Old Man-Child
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has avoided a midlife crisis for good reason: It’s a timeless portrait of popularity and truthiness.
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The Corner of Hollywood That’s Most Susceptible to AI
Animators are figuring out whether to fight or accept the new technology that’s coming for their jobs.
Supergirl Crashes and Burns
The newest installment in the DC Universe is forgettable filler.
The Truth About Steven Spielberg’s Alien Obsession
The director has spent decades telling stories about extraterrestrials, but his real focus lies on Earth.
Toy Story Confronts a Nightmare of Modern Parenting
The Pixar franchise’s latest installment makes an enemy out of screen time.