How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
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A Movie That Has Fun With the Inevitability of Death
The Monkey pairs its macabre sense of humor with an unsettling takeaway.
The Failed Promise of the New Captain America
The first intriguing Marvel sequel in years quickly wastes its potential.
Bridget Jones Isn’t a Postfeminist Relic
How the beloved British diarist outlasted her critics
10 Indie Films You Should Watch for in 2025
Conan O’Brien’s dramatic debut and a look back at To Catch a Predator rank among the standouts at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
A Horror Movie That Already Gave Away Its Twist
The new film Companion can’t keep its big secret to itself, but it has others in store.
In This Horror Movie, You Can Look, but Not Touch
Presence locks its monster—and the viewer—behind the camera.
This Movie Understands Difficult People
Hard Truths takes an astonishingly sensitive approach in telling the story of a bitter housewife.
The Oscars Have Left the Mainstream Moviegoer Behind
The Academy found its nominees on the international film-festival circuit, not at the movie theater.
David Lynch, My Neighbor
The late director made beguiling movies about Los Angeles; he also loved his Scion xB.