Reviews
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‘All of Us Strangers’ Review: Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal Break Your Heart in Andrew Haigh’s Sublime Masterpiece
Telluride 2023: A rumination on grief and love, Haigh’s poignant and understated ghost story is one of the best films of the year
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‘American Symphony’ Review: Documentary Captures Jon Batiste’s Personal and Professional Struggles
Telluride Film Festival: Matthew Heineman’s doc jumps between uplift and heartbreak, between Batiste’s career pressures and his wife’s fight for survival
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‘Dogman’ Review: Controversial Director Luc Besson Lets His Freak Flag Fly
Venice 2023: It coasts on style amiably enough, showcasing another gonzo turn from Caleb Landry Jones
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‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann’s Racing Movie Astounds but Sputters
Venice 2023: Mann’s first film in eight years is overwhelming at times, but it’s hard to ignore the creakiness of the script
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‘El Conde’ Review: Pablo Larraín Fashions a Fiercely Original Vampire Tale About Pinochet and Chile’s Authoritarian Legacy
Venice 2023: The auteur’s deliciously gothic political satire feels urgent
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‘One Piece’ Review: Netflix Finally Gets an Anime Adaptation Right
Newcomer Iñaki Godoy leads the cast of a surreal adventure series, offering an enjoyable summer binge-watch for fans new and old
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‘Comandante’ Review: An Improbable If Pleasant War Drama That Calls for Tolerance
Venice 2023: The Edoardo De Angelis film is well-intentioned despite all its dopiness and national mythologizing
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‘The Equalizer 3’ Review: Denzel Washington-Led Reboot Heads to Italy and Finally Cuts Loose
Robert McCall takes on the Neapolitan mob in director Antoine Fuqua’s three-quel
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‘Ahsoka’ Review: Rosario Dawson Shines as ‘Star Wars’ Series Juggles Exposition and Lightsaber Duels
The Disney+ drama should thrill longtime fans, but may prove challenging to viewers coming in cold
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‘Bottoms’ Review: Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri Burst With Female Rage in Punchy High School Comedy
Emma Seligman’s zippy yet broad ‘Shiva Baby’ follow-up renews the spirit of raunchy teen humor
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‘Strays’ Review: Crude Dog Comedy Is a Clever Laugh Riot Made for Pet Lovers
The jokes may be juvenile in the new film from the director of “Barb and Star,” but they certainly work
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‘Blue Beetle’ Review: DC Crafts the Cure for Superhero Fatigue With Charming Family Tale
It’s refreshing to get back to basics and tell a familiar story in a fresh and exciting way
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‘The Shark Is Broken’ Broadway Review: Bruce from ‘Jaws’ Pulls a No-Show
The notoriously temperamental mechanical fish wisely skips this on-the-set story
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‘Heart of Stone’ Review: Gal Gadot Anti-AI Spy Thriller Feels Algorithmic
Tom Harper’s action caper for Netflix treads on familiar, albeit globe-trotting, territory
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‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Review: Dracula’s Back in Bland Horror Tale
Corey Hawkins tries hard to keep this rusty sea-based film afloat
