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Past articles by Brian:

'Mission: Impossible 7' review: Tom Cruise fights AI in fun, far-fetched 'Dead Reckoning'

Tom Cruise does crazy stunts and Ethan Hunt takes on a digital foe in the entertaining but ridiculous "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One." → Read More

From 'Evil Dead Rise' to 'Extraction 2,' here are 15 movies you need to stream right now

After you've filled up on food and fireworks, tuck into our Fourth of July guide for 15 movies you can stream at home now, from "Creed III" to "Air." → Read More

New movies this weekend: See Harrison Ford's final 'Indiana Jones,' stream 'Nimona'

New movies in theaters or streaming this weekend: Harrison Ford headlines "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," Riz Ahmed in Netflix's "Nimona." → Read More

Meet your new Supergirl: Sasha Calle takes flight as an 'incredible' hero in 'The Flash'

Sasha Calle makes her superhero debut as Supergirl in DC's new movie "The Flash." What you need to know about the Emmy-nominated former soap star. → Read More

'The Flash' spoilers: The A-list cameos and superhero surprises that will blow your mind

And you thought "Spider-Verse" had a lot of heroes: DC's "The Flash" unleashes a bunch of familiar faces on the way to a nifty A-list cameo. Spoilers! → Read More

'The Flash' movie review: Ezra Miller's DC adventure puts a superhero spin on 'Back to the Future'

Michael Keaton's Batman returns and newcomer Sasha Calle soars alongside Ezra Miller in "The Flash," a pleasant DC outing with familiar shortcomings. → Read More

'Spider-Verse' spoilers! How a twisty cliffhanger sets up the next 'Spider-Man' movie

Teen superhero Miles Morales winds up on the wrong Earth and in a bad way in the cliffhanger of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." (Spoilers!) → Read More

'It wasn't cool': 'Across the Spider-Verse' star Issa Rae regrets hiding her Barbies

Issa Rae ("Insecure") has a big summer movie season, playing pregnant Spider-Woman in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and President "Barbie." → Read More

New movies this week: Watch 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' stream 'Shooting Stars'

New movies in theaters or streaming this weekend: Animated web slingers abound in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," LeBron James gets a biopic. → Read More

We were there when 'Return of the Jedi' opened. Here's why it's still the coolest 'Star Wars' finale.

'Return of the Jedi' celebrates its 40th anniversary, and here's why the "Star Wars" finale still rules, from "It's a trap!" to "Huttslayer Leia." → Read More

Review: Halle Bailey keeps Disney's live-action Little Mermaid' remake from being all wet

Halle Bailey is a powerhouse Ariel and fresh songs pepper Disney's remake of "The Little Mermaid," though not everything new goes swimmingly. → Read More

'Fast X' spoilers! How that cliffhanger, end-credit scene lead to a 'Furious' final chapter

Vin Diesel isn't in a good place in the 'Fast X' finale but a cliffhanger, end-credit scene and surprise cameos chart a path for a wild next movie. → Read More

New movies this week: Watch Vin Diesel's 'Fast X,' Jack Harlow's 'White Men Can't Jump'

New movies in theaters or streaming this weekend: Vin Diesel is behind the wheel in 'Fast X,' Jack Harlow makes film debut in 'White Men Can't Jump.' → Read More

Spoilers! What those 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' end-credit scenes mean for Marvel future

Sacrifices are made and the team changes in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' but end-credit scenes set up an intriguing Marvel future. (Spoilers!) → Read More

Timothée Chalamet rides a sandworm, Austin Butler a bald psycho in first 'Dune 2' trailer

After Timothée Chalamet debuted it at CinemaCon, the first trailer for 'Dune 2' premiered online Wednesday with a very un-'Elvis' Austin Butler. → Read More

Oscars 2023 live updates: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' eyes an Academy Awards sweep

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is a favorite to win best picture at Sunday's 95th Academy Awards. Stay tuned for live coverage of Oscar night. → Read More

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023 winners: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' takes best cast

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" took home four major honors, including best cast and best actress, at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards. → Read More

Grammys 2023 live: Viola Davis garners EGOT status with win, Beyoncé takes two awards

Beyoncé goes for the record books at Sunday's Grammy Awards. Here are all the winners and highlights from the pre-show ceremony and the main event. → Read More

From 'Everything Everywhere' to 'Elvis,' here's where to stream these 15 Oscar-nominated movies now

Here are 15 Oscar-nominated movies you can stream right now on Paramount+, Showtime, HBO Max and Netflix to catch up before the 2023 Academy Awards. → Read More

From 'Everything Everywhere' to 'Elvis,' here's where to stream these 15 Oscar-nominated movies now

Here are 15 Oscar-nominated movies you can stream right now on Paramount+, Showtime, HBO Max and Netflix to catch up before the 2023 Academy Awards. → Read More