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"The Secret of NIMH" has it all: Animal testing, a brutal struggle between rival rat factions, a widowed mom with a sick kid and a potentially lethal housing crisis, an extremely creepy owl and, somehow, a "G" rating. In other words, it's the perfect kids movie for spooky season. → Read More
'Halloween Ends' and its predecessors are arguably some of the best and most distinctive slasher sequels of the post-'Scream' era. → Read More
In his new column “Screen Time,” film critic Jesse Hassenger looks at some of the best and most interesting family-friendly titles streaming (for free!) on Tubi. First up: Laika’s “The Boxtrolls.” → Read More
“Minions: The Rise of Gru” is confusing before it even starts: Where exactly does this story fall within the “Despicable” timeline? It brings in the character of Gru as a youngster, inexplicably elaborating on his origin in a movie that’s supposed to be about little weirdos who say “banana!” all the time. Did this really need to be a saga? Film critic Jesse Hassenger reviews the latest from… → Read More
The writer/director also stars in 'Cha Cha Real Smooth,' his second film at the age of 25. → Read More
In real life, Nicolas Cage is having an extended moment. His indie drama “Pig” got rave reviews last year, a just-released book called “Age of Cage” articulates the importance of his long, eclectic career and the new movie “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is his first live-action starring role to receive a wide theatrical release in ages. Film critic Jesse Hassenger reviews. → Read More
Sian Heder’s inspiring, barrier-smashing drama “CODA” picked up three Oscars this week. Now it’s headed back into theaters for a well-deserved victory lap. → Read More
Sian Heder’s inspiring, barrier-smashing drama “CODA” is one of 10 films nominated for this year's Academy Award for Best Picture. Here's where to watch it, what our critic had to say and what to watch next. → Read More
Kogonada follows up Columbus with a more ambitious vision → Read More
This stacked-cast show has its amusing moments, but they're adrift in a tedious earnestness → Read More
Did Hawke become a better actor under the Boyhood director, or did time just pass? → Read More
25 years ago, Oasis released a massive hit record that also ended Liam and Noel Gallagher’s time as the world's biggest rock stars → Read More
It’s not on the level of the star’s Soderbergh movies, but it suggests he may have been paying attention to them → Read More
Ava Michelle and company return for a follow-up that doesn’t stack up → Read More
Gone are the original animators, the core voice cast, Scrat, and the fun → Read More
Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey, in particular, guide Showtime's hit through some daunting territory → Read More
Before Cena made the trek from ring icon to Hollywood hero, the likes of Dwayne Johnson and Dave Bautista followed that well-worn path. → Read More
Writer-director Adam Leon adds a bittersweet, unmoored quality to his signature NYC walk-and-talk → Read More
The fourth and final movie in the series enlivens a worn-out story with delightful animation → Read More
Joel Coen’s take on the Scottish Play may not be definitive, but it’s one of the best-looking movies of the year → Read More