The Boy And The Heron Review: Every Miyazaki Movie All At Once
"The Boy and the Heron" is original while also recalling Studio Ghibli classics, and contains a wealth of metaphors worth pondering.
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Welcome To Wrexham Season 2 Review: The Uplifting Soccer Doc Strikes Again
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney' docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" continues to deliver the quality and energy we fell in love with the first time around. -
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Review: One Big Family Reunion
The family gets back together for a trip to Greece in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3," but the family reunion is every bit as slight as previous installments. -
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Review: French Adventure Brings Fresh Blood To The Franchise
Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) goes to France in AMC's latest "The Walking Dead" spin-off series and battles the undead alongside warrior nuns. -
The Changeling Review: When It's Good, It's Very, Very Good, But When It's Bad, It's Horrid
Apple TV+'s series "The Changeling," based on Victor LaValle's bestselling novel of the same name, is mostly excellent. It's romantic and taut and mysterious. -
Golda Review: A Messy Glimpse Into 1970s Geopolitics
Directed by Guy Nattiv and starring Helen Mirren, "Golda" is an unengaging historical drama, though as Golda Meir, Mirren can do this role in her sleep. -
LEGO: Captain America's Shield Is Symmetrical Satisfaction For Any Marvel Fan
Captain America's Shield is LEGO's newest offering in its Infinity Saga line. The large build is gorgeous, but fragile and worth the time for LEGO fans. -
Ahsoka Review: A Post-Empire Landscape Filled With Promise
The Disney+ series "Ahsoka" shows plenty of promise, with a great setting and intriguing story, even if the lore might be too much for "Star Wars" newbies. -
Bottoms Review: A Ridiculously Funny Lesbian Fight Club
Director Emma Seligman's "Bottoms" is both a throwback to old-fashioned teen comedies and a refreshingly up-to-the-minute satire from exciting new voices. -
Blue Beetle Review: Likable But Extremely Generic Superhero Fare
DC's newest superhero film, "Blue Beetle," is likable but generic — though it features a charming lead performance from Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes. -
Harlan Coben's Shelter Review: A Stellar Cast Transcends A So-So Story
There's a lot going on in Amazon Prime's teen mystery series "Harlan Coben's Shelter," and it works because of excellent performances by the cast. -
Strays Review: Please, Don't Let The Dogs Out
Trying to be an R-rated take on "Homeward Bound," the Will Ferrell dog comedy "Strays" becomes an endurance test even at a relatively brisk 93 minutes. -
The Winter King Review: The Most Compelling Take On King Arthur In Years
"The Winter King" approaches the Arthurian legend from a new angle, resulting in a thrilling yet balanced historical epic. -
Killing It Season 2 Review: A Winning Combination Of Class Commentary & Laughs
"Killing It" Season 2 returns with plenty of laughs, new characters, and insightful commentary on class and "the American dream." -
Heart Of Stone Review: Dull Spy Thriller Deserves To Sink Like A Stone
Netflix's "Heart of Stone" may have beats similar to "Mission: Impossible," but it is nowhere near as entertaining or impressive. -
Red, White & Royal Blue Review: Queer Romance From The White House To Buckingham Palace
The film adaptation of Casey McQuiston's beloved queer novel, Amazon Prime's "Red, White & Royal Blue" is the heartwarming romance fans have been waiting for. -
Painkiller Review: A Flashy Crash Course On The Opioid Epidemic
Netflix's "Painkiller" tells the familiar story of America's opioid epidemic in a flashier, more digestible, yet less comprehensive way. -
Gran Turismo Review: A Racing Biopic That Crashes And Burns
Neill Blomkamp's "Gran Turismo" film adapts the true story of a gamer who becomes a professional racer, but it's a shameless feature-length commercial. -
Passages Review: A Sexy Tale Of Self-Destruction
"Passages," the new drama from director Ira Sachs, explores an affair that upends the lives of a man, a woman, and the narcissist they both love. -
The Lost Flowers Of Alice Hart Review: Lies, Abuse, And Bad Storytelling Abound In This Story Of Woe
The miniseries adaptation of Holly Ringland's novel "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" is pretty to look at, but loses its way in its own misery. -
Only Murders In The Building Season 3 Review: A New Case Takes Center Stage
Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building" has been a winner since Season 1. Season 3 brings Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez back for another murder. -
Problemista Review: Magical Realism And Monster Karens
"Los Espookys" co-creator Julio Torres makes his directorial debut with this surreal satire exploring immigration, capitalism, and the power of Karen energy. -
Heartstopper Season 2 Review: The Sweet Show Deepens And Expands In Its Second Season
Charlie and Nick's love story continues to deepen and grow in Season 2 of Netflix's "Heartstopper" as the adorable pair struggles but never breaks. -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review: A Turtle-Y Entertaining Animated Adventure
Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" is clever, fun, and breezy, even if the film doesn't live up to its "Spider-Verse" aspirations. -
Talk To Me Review: An Unsettling Horror That'll Get You Talking
"Talk to Me" is certainly horrifying, but it has enough humor and heart to ensure it never becomes a purely nihilistic experience. -
Reservation Dogs Season 3 Review: A Bittersweet Farewell
Season 3 of FX's "Reservation Dogs," created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, cements itself as one of the best shows on television in the last decade. -
Twisted Metal Review: A High-Octane Adaptation
Peacock's "Twisted Metal" stands out among the recent spate of video game shows, like "The Last of Us" and "Halo." It's fun and irreverent, albeit inconsistent.
