
Dwayne Johnson Misunderstands His Own Star Appeal
In Disney’s Jungle Cruise, the actor plays a typical hero—and ignores the qualities that make him so magnetic on-screen.

In Disney’s Jungle Cruise, the actor plays a typical hero—and ignores the qualities that make him so magnetic on-screen.

The director Tom McCarthy is known for subtle, well-acted character films that take surprising narrative turns. His latest work is no exception.

David Lowery’s film starring Dev Patel is a dreamy piece of high fantasy that turns an age-old tale into something to be puzzled over anew.

Roadrunner, a new documentary about the chef and television star, tries to uncover who he really was, but neglects vital parts of his story.

In Old, the director confronts the everyday, existential terror of life passing by too quickly.

Putting brand-new movies on streaming services might seem great for viewers. But in the long run, it’s bad for everyone.

The Cannes Film Festival is infamous for its protracted standing ovations. Thank “prestige hierarchy.”

The actor may have retreated from the mainstream, but his latest film is a reminder that he’s always been a magnetic screen presence.

The new film starring LeBron James is a blatant attempt by Warner Bros. to be as beloved and recognized as Disney.

After waiting years for her own movie, Natasha Romanoff has gotten a film that never fully embraces her in all her complicated glory.