This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m. Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie. After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success. Read more...
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December 4, 5:09 pm
Film review: ‘Eternity’ starts off strong but ultimately disappoints with frustrating ending
At times, watching “Eternity” certainly felt like one. A24’s latest thought-provoking film premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in theaters Nov. Read more...
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November 23, 5:33 pm
Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ enchants with elevated magic, emotion as spellbinding sequel
Warning: mild spoilers ahead. One year after shattering records and glass ceilings, “Wicked: For Good” flies even higher than its predecessor. Director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel landed in theaters Nov. Read more...
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November 11, 4:56 pm
Movie review: ‘Die My Love’ flatlines from formulaic framing, wounds itself with shallow story
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 8:49 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of self-harm and descriptions of mental health challenges that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
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November 6, 10:44 pm
Malena Williams channels horror and ambiguity in short film ‘The Exhibit’
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 8:29 p.m. Malena Williams’ eyes sparkled into a smile when she was asked about “The Exhibit,” a short film she wrote and directed in spring 2025. Read more...
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November 4, 3:14 pm
Movie-concert ‘Right in the Eye’ harmonizes music, Georges Méliès’ films
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 10:47 p.m. “Right in the Eye” continues a legacy of innovation. From the mind of pianist and composer Jean-François Alcoléa, “Right in the Eye” is a movie-concert that brings a new experience of the work of film pioneer Georges Méliès. Read more...
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October 28, 6:47 pm
Movie review: ‘Bugonia’ shocks audiences with gory twists, compelling characters, commentary
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:37 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of suicide and describes scenes of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...