Reviews
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‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit’ Review: New Fox Procedural Packs on the Clunky Exposition
Scott Caan and Dania Ramirez lead the hourlong drama series about a specialized division of the Philadelphia Police.
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‘Mayfair Witches’ Review: AMC Series Puts a Gothic, Sexy Twist on Anne Rice’s Books
Alexandra Daddario leads the latest AMC adaptation of Rice’s novels, this time focused on witches
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‘Devotion’ Review: Jonathan Majors Pilots a Drama That’s Searing on Racism But Rah-Rah About War
The planes (and the score) soar in this Korean War picture, but its reason for being is Majors’ performance as a real-life Black flying ace
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‘The Pale Blue Eye’ Review: Murder Mystery Puts Young Edgar Allan Poe on the Case
Harry Melling (as Poe) and Christian Bale lead an impressive ensemble in Scott Cooper’s atmospheric whodunit
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‘Mars One’ Review: Brazilian Oscar Entry Shows a Family Exploring the New Terrain of Each Other’s Truths
Gabriel Martins’ moving new feature gives us characters who refuse to let their poverty dictate their dreams
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‘M3GAN’ Review: Brilliantly Crafted Comedy-Horror Delivers a Jolting January Surprise
Don’t judge this smart, provocative chiller by its first-weekend-of-the-year release
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‘Kaleidoscope’ Review: Netflix Heist Series Adds a Unique Viewing Experience to a Familiar Genre
The limited series is designed to be viewed in any order, with subscribers presented with episodes at random until the big finale heist
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’22nd Annual Animation Show of Shows’ Review: Cartoon Compilation Offers a Fascinating Mixed Bag
Latest collection spotlights a new restoration of 1987’s Oscar-winning “The Man Who Planted Trees”
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‘Alice, Darling’ Review: Anna Kendrick Suffers Emotional Abuse in Uneven Drama
Wunmi Mosaku and Kaniehtiio Horn offer invaluable support as the pals who suspect something’s up with Alice’s new boyfriend
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‘Broker’ Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda Continues to Explore What Makes a Family
The Japanese director who won the Palme d’Or for “Shoplifters” returns to that track with a fine but none-too-memorable drama
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10 Worst New York Theater Productions of 2022 (Photos)
TheWrap critic Robert Hofler picks the year’s biggest misfires on stage, from “Almost Famous” to “MJ: The Musical”
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The 10 Best New York Theater Productions of 2022 (Photos)
The real news this year was all the wonderful new plays and musicals
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Every Roald Dahl Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best
Where does “Matilda the Musical” rank among his many adaptations and screenplays?
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All 43 New Hallmark Christmas Movies of 2022, Ranked Worst to Best (Photos)
Film Reviews Editor Alonso Duralde found time for dozens of new holiday offerings among the year-end awards bait
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‘Matilda the Musical’ Film Review: The Kids Are Revolting, in the Best Way
The team behind the Olivier- and Tony-winning stage musical bring this tuneful tale of rebellious youth to rousing cinematic life