Michael
By Ben Wasserman April 23, 2026
The biopic offers a 1980s untainted, sanitized version of the singer that, in its own way, feels like a real-life version of Michael Jackson reaching Neverland.
The biopic offers a 1980s untainted, sanitized version of the singer that, in its own way, feels like a real-life version of Michael Jackson reaching Neverland.
David Lowery’s new movie is, in many ways, unclassifiable, flirting with different genres and featuring a mise-en-scène both restrained and grandiose at once.
The story of two Milwaukee musical sensations becomes a Hollywood saga, embodied by magnetic movie stars.
The hottest ticket on Broadway two summers ago is now within everyone’s reach.
Will audiences respond as they did before to darker material and songs offering less easy enchantment?
The musical gives Jennifer Lopez a chance to unleash all her superstar powers—both musical and cinematic.
Director Mona Fastvold combines two “unforgiving” genres—the biopic and the musical—and focuses on a relatively unknown historical figure: the founder of the Shaker movement.
A contained, modest film that rewards you with one of the most memorable love stories of the year. It conquers by accumulation and patience.
An engaging, salty-sweet film that drills down on how much our dreams cost us.