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What Amazon’s ‘Citadel’ gets wrong about ‘The Bourne Identity’

This amnesiac spy thriller owes a lot to Bourne—but fails to understand what made Bourne so great.

On Apr 28, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Polite Society’ is a stylish and inventive action extravaganza

It's a strong debut from the creator of 'We Are Lady Parts.'

On Apr 27, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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The Russo brothers’ $300-million Amazon spy show ‘Citadel’ is a disaster

This cheap-looking 'Bourne Identity'/'Mission Impossible' ripoff is dull, incompetent, and horribly written.

On Apr 27, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Ghosted’ review: A bland, unfunny action romcom from Chris Evans and Ana de Armas

Chris Evans plays a farmer who falls in love with a superspy in this dull release from Apple TV+.

On Apr 21, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Mrs. Davis’ embraces the episodic format—making for a ridiculously fun take on AI

Damon Lindelof’s trademark ponderance of God remains present—despite stepping back as showrunner.

On Apr 20, 2023 by Adrienne Hunter

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Review: ‘Suzume’ explores grief through magical natural disaster

Makoto Shinkai's latest is another visual stunner.

On Apr 14, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Renfield’: Nic Cage and Nicholas Hoult let loose in this unashamedly silly Dracula spinoff

Nic Cage as Dracula, in a lightweight comedy about abusive relationships? If it works, it works!

On Apr 11, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Beef’ taps our collective rage and unhappiness—and turns it into one of the best shows of the year

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun star in the series on Netflix.

On Apr 10, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

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‘Succession’ season 4: Faster, lighter, meaner, wilder

It’s the final season of Succession, and fan theories are already burning through the internet.

On Apr 6, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Nikita Efremov and Taron Egerton in 'Tetris'

Review: ‘Tetris’ is fun—but it reveals the weaknesses of a product movie

'It’s really a story about friendship.'

On Mar 31, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

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‘Rye Lane’ takes you on a charming adventure through South London

It's an instant classic.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Amazon’s ‘The Power’ is an engaging feminist thriller—with a flawed attitude to sex and gender

This sci-fi drama sees teen girls gain the power to electrocute people at will, causing worldwide political upheaval.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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In ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,’ activism is art

It’s a must-see portrait of the radical bond between art and activism.   

On Mar 23, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Sabrina Wu, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, and Stephanie Hsu in JOY RIDE.

Review: An unrestrained ‘Joy Ride’ offers a fresh take on the road-trip comedy

Adele Lim’s audacious directorial debut premiered at SXSW.

On Mar 22, 2023 by Adrienne Hunter

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Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ is a ‘dudes rock’ film—that does so much more with its stacked, ensemble cast

The new film follows the team who made Air Jordans iconic.

On Mar 20, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly