The Darkest Movie of the Year
Even the camera seems to fear the grunting, shadowy demon in Nosferatu.
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Trapped—And Lavishly Rewarded—For Playing a Part
The protagonists of Babygirl and Black Doves are stuck in their “perfect” lives—and find illicit fulfillment outside them.
Even Barry Jenkins Can Only Do So Much
Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.
Why Can’t Robots Stay Robots?
A hit animated film is the latest work to imbue machines with the primacy of human values.
Bob Dylan’s Carnival Act
His identity was a performance. His writing was sleight of hand. He bamboozled his own audience.
Nickel Boys Is an Audacious Experiment
RaMell Ross’s interpretation of Colson Whitehead’s novel is unlike anything else in theaters.
The 10 Best Movies of 2024
Another year of existential crisis for Hollywood, and an excellent year for cinema itself
When a Father Chooses His Politics Over His Family
The Seed of the Sacred Fig transforms from a quiet drama into a harrowing thriller.
The Movie That Mattered Most in 2024
Blink Twice anticipated the culture shift that defined the year.
The Musical Blockbuster That Didn’t Play By the Rules
Wicked makes the case that audiences aren’t so tired of the genre after all.