What Avengers: Endgame’s Historic Box Office Means for the Future
The film is a big-selling rebuke to the idea that traditional filmgoers are largely content to stay home these days.
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The Inevitability of Black Widow
Why Scarlett Johansson’s superhero can’t escape her origins from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s early days
The Oscars Won’t Take Any Action on Netflix—For Now
Despite reports that new eligibility rules might be announced targeting the streaming service, no such changes will go into effect for 2020.
Avengers: Endgame Is a Perfect Goodbye
Marvel has given the series a barnstorming, and surprisingly moving, finale.
Why Hollywood Writers Are Firing the Agents They Love
The conflict comes at a time when economic realities are changing for both parties in the digital era, but the tension dates back to 1962.
Netflix’s Someone Great Is a Forgettably Fun Breakup Comedy
Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez grounds this fizzy film about becoming single, moving on, and turning 30.
Terry Gilliam Has Finally Slain His Giant
Released at last after decades of mishaps, the director’s latest film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, will fascinate his fans—but might frustrate more casual viewers.
A Streaming Service for Cinephiles
After the death of FilmStruck, the Criterion Collection decided to finally launch a dedicated online hub for its impressive library of classic films.
The Big Charm of Marsai Martin’s Little
An inversion of Tom Hanks’s classic body-switch movie, Big, the film is a delightful vehicle for the 14-year-old actor, who also served as executive producer.
Why Disney+ Will Be Tough to Beat
Though it’s entering a crowded field, the new streaming service will be cheaper than Netflix and have an incomparable library of original film and TV.