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'Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road' Review: A Bundle of Christmas Joy
The future looks bright for Doctor Who with these two at the helm.
'Memory' Review: Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard Are Devastatingly Good
Michel Franco's measured look at the lives of two people who seem to be strangers to each other breaks apart the soul before putting it back together.
'The Color Purple' Review: A Necessary Musical Update That Sacrifices Some of the Story’s Power
Blitz Bazawule's adaptation of Alice Walker's novel is an optimistic approach to the source material, but loses some of the power along the way.
Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire' Review: I Have a Bad Feeling About This
Snyder's worldbuilding falls flat and it's not hard to figure out why.
'Finestkind' Review: Jenna Ortega and Ben Foster Sink in Bland Boston Drama
Also starring Toby Wallace and Tommy Lee Jones, 'Finestkind' is a mishmash of silly ideas and miscast actors.
'The Zone of Interest' Review: Jonathan Glazer’s Haunting, Restrained Journey into Evil
Glazer's approach to the Holocaust film is wholly unique and undeniably terrifying.
'Barbie' Review: Greta Gerwig’s World of Plastic Is Fantastic
Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig turns 'Barbie' into much more than just a toy commercial.
'Wonka' Review: A Shaggy Tale With Timothée Chalamet at Its Sweet Center
From 'Paddington 2' director Paul King, 'Wonka' finds the joy and optimism of this younger take on Roald Dahl's character.
'The Delinquents' Review: A Twisty Heist Movie Unlike Any You’ve Ever Seen
Just when you think you know for sure where this film is going, it pulls the rug out from under you and leaves you pondering more expansive questions.
'The Boys in the Boat' Review: George Clooney Should Stick To Acting
Those looking for a film worthy of this engaging true story will have to keep waiting.
'Carol & the End of the World' Review: A Joyous Series About Finding Life Before Death
This sublime animated show asks life's biggest questions like "What does it all mean?" and "What if we made out next to the abandoned Applebee's?"
'The Family Plan' Review: Mark Wahlberg's Movie Is as Fun as a Divorce
Mark Wahlberg plays an assassin turned family man in this dull Apple TV+ movie.
'Yu Yu Hakusho' Review: Netflix's Latest Anime Adaptation Packs a Real Punch
Over 30 years after the anime's debut, 'Yu Yu Hakusho' finally gets a live-action take.
'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Review: Rick Riordan Takes His Story Back
This YA series is finally given a good adaptation after the author called the movies the equivalent of "my life's work going through a meat grinder."
'The Crown' Season 6 Part 2 Review: Too Little, Too Late
Peter Morgan's drama series comes to a close with the remaining six episodes premiering December 14 on Netflix.
'Reacher' Season 2 Review: Bigger, Badder, and Better Than Ever
Alan Ritchson returns as the 6'5" ex-military man Jack Reacher in this excellent second season.
'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget' Review: Aardman's Iconic Characters Deserve Better
Stick to the original, folks.
'American Fiction' Review: Jeffrey Wright Is Spectacular in Sharp Satire
Based on the novel by Percival Everett, this playful yet pointed feature debut from writer-director Cord Jefferson takes aim at modern storytelling.
'Doctor Who: The Giggle' Review: A Surprising Knockout of a Special
There is truly nothing that can prepare you for what happens at the end of this special.
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever' Review: Greg Heffley Does It Again
The third animated adatptation from the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' novel series continues doing what it does best.