film-reviews

In Rian Johnson’s Movies, Family Is a Four-Letter Word

‘Knives Out’ is a perfect Thanksgiving movie: It’ll make you realize that maybe your own family isn’t that bad after all

The Pleasure of Deeply Mediocre B-Movies Like ‘21 Bridges’

Chadwick Boseman’s new cop thriller isn’t anything you haven’t seen a million times before. But in our franchise-crazed movie world, there’s something comforting about its predictability.

Ford v. Ferrari v. the Owner Class

Matt Damon and Christian Bale play racecar drivers determined to beat their Italian competitors in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But the real villains are the suits who are standing in our heroes’ way.

The Never-Ending Quest to Make ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Feminist

Since the show’s premiere in 1976, critics have derided the material’s sexist depiction of hot babes solving crimes. A new reboot is the latest attempt to add an element of female empowerment, with mixed results