Groundbreaking animation and an ace voice cast elevate an otherwise minor (and culturally murky) addition to Wes Anderson’s catalog.
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Review: ‘A QUIET PLACE’ Leaves You Breathless
John Krasinski’s foray into horror is also a smart and thrilling exercise in restraint.
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Review: ‘READY PLAYER ONE’ Is a Vintage Spielberg Thrill Ride
More than the sum of its chockablock references, Ready Player One improves on its polarizing source material by leaps and bounds.
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Review: ‘THE DEATH OF STALIN’ Is Comedic Sorcery
Armando Iannucci’s lacerating second feature film is blacker than tar, and many Veep fans may not know what to do with it.
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Review: ‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’ Empowers, But Frustrates
Ava DuVernay’s messy adaptation delivers visual sublimity and a strong message, punctuated by moments of unbearable awkwardness.
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Oscar Preview, Part 2: The Rest
In the second half of our predictions roundtable, the FOTS team talks Cinematography, Score, and those pesky shorts.
Oscar Preview, Part 1: The Majors
It’s the first half of our annual predictions and gripes roundtable, leading off with the craziest Best Picture race in years.
Reviewing All the 2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
For the second year in a row Chase Branch has seen all the Oscar-nominated short films, and is looking to give you an edge in your Oscar Pool.
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Review: ‘ANNIHILATION’ Will Have You Talking
Love it or hate it, Alex Garland’s gorgeous and challenging follow-up to Ex Machina is like nothing else you’ll see at the movies this year.
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Review: The Crowning of ‘BLACK PANTHER’
Equally thrilling and thought-provoking, Ryan Coogler’s entry to MCU is an important piece of Black Art.