movie-review
Oscar Isaac’s Masterclass in Playing the Stoic Man with a Dark Past
‘The Card Counter,’ Paul Schrader’s riveting poker thriller, is spiritually similar to his earlier classics. But the acclaimed actor makes its themes of guilt and revenge feel seductively new.
With Bennifer Back, It’s Time to Truly Grapple With ‘Gigli’
Supposedly one of the worst films ever, the 2003 bomb still beats whatever’s new on Netflix
‘Candyman’ Is Tired of America’s Racist Shit
Even more than the 1992 original, the sequel is a takedown of how white society exploits Black artists
Kung-Fu Badass Shang-Chi Fears Nothing — Except Becoming His Dad
Marvel’s latest isn’t very good, but it does touch on a universal sentiment: We love our dads, even though (or perhaps because) they did a number on us
