Knock at the Cabin
What might be the most shocking and refreshing thing about this movie, particularly for its director, is how straightforward it feels.
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Avatar: The Way of Water
In terms of scope, graphics, and tangible worldbuilding, the sequel is a jaw-dropping achievement, to say the least.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
A classic story told with a fresh coat of paint, and a passion project that pays off in full.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Once you figure out the mystery, it’s impossible to look at this movie the same way twice, ensuring repeat viewings once it hits Netflix.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
This ambitious sequel channels the fallout of Chadwick Boseman’s death into a meaningful, almost meta, reflection of the post-Phase Three Marvel Cinematic Universe.
On the Come Up
The performances certainly carry On the Come Up’s weight, but its pacing less so.
Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood, Prey, RRR | Streaming Hits
These three films, all currently available on streaming services, have won acclaim over the last six months and should be added to viewers’ watch lists—if they haven’t already.
Three Minutes: A Lengthening
Three minutes of film preserve the entire memory of the Jewish Quarter in Nasielsk, Poland: The vast majority of its residents were killed in the Holocaust.