movie-review
Tom Hanks, Fred Rogers and the Burden of Being a Saint
In ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,’ the Oscar-winning actor plays the beloved children’s show host, bringing together two men who know full well how hard decency is
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
No One Makes Bad Action Movies Like Roland Emmerich
Watching ‘Midway’ is to be reminded that the ‘Independence Day’ director perfected a certain kind of junk-food blockbuster cinema — one that now feels poignantly passé in the Age of Marvel
