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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Is a Perfect Date Movie

‘Captain Marvel’ Is Predictable

‘Captain Marvel’ Is Predictable

Directors Boden and Fleck skimp on the character development and emphasize the action in the disappointing misfire from the MCU, Captain Marvel.

‘Captain Marvel’ Sees the MCU Through a Woman Character’s Eyes

‘Captain Marvel’ Sees the MCU Through a Woman Character’s Eyes

Captain Marvel is a solid start for a strong, compelling character that will grace the big screen for years to come.

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ Doesn’t Recognize Its Own Strength

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ Doesn’t Recognize Its Own Strength

James McAvoy's impressive acting and fleeting moments of powerful imagery dazzle in M. Night Shyamalan's Glass, but that can't make up for the film's shattered second half.

‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ Stands Out in a Glut of Comic Book Films

‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ Stands Out in a Glut of Comic Book Films

Marvel Studios recognized that by mining other genres through the superhero lens, it could continue to keep comic book films fresh and entertaining to audiences and sidestep the constant predictions of imminent superhero fatigue.

‘I Am Not Your Negro’, in Wide Release Today, Is Endlessly Relevant and Particularly Urgent

The Fable-like ‘Big Game’ Is a Step Up From the Usual B-movie Fare

The Fable-like ‘Big Game’ Is a Step Up From the Usual B-movie Fare

Once and awhile, it’s nice to have a movie stick around for exactly the right amount of time.

‘Jackie Brown’: Is a Love Story, a Heist Film, an Offbeat Crime Story Set to a Great Soundtrack

Quentin Tarantino’s Cinematic Reality

Coming to America

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