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Abby Quinn, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Dave Bautista, and Ruprt Grint stand grimly inside a cabin, staring at the camera.

Knock at the Cabin review: Bautista lifts Shyamalan’s familiar apocalypse

Dave Bautista delivers a standout performance in Knock at the Cabin and elevates M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic thriller.
Tyler Johnston and Evan Stern stand behind a DJ booth in a scene from Letterkenny.

Sterrt! Letterkenny’s Roald and Stewart on skid love, gaming, and season 11

Letterkenny's Tyler Johnston and Evan Stern discuss Stewart and Roald's complicated relationship, when they knew the show was a hit, gaming, and season 11.
A giant being, Ultraman, bends down to look at four humans on the ground next to a helicopter.

Shin Ultraman review: an ultrastrong hit of nostalgia

Come for the giant monster brawls, but stay for Shin Ultraman's quirky cinematography and wonderfully retro aesthetic.
Anna Konkle and Jermaine Fowler sit in the waiting room of a hospital during a scene from The Drop.

The Drop review: let it go

Hulu's The Drop wants to be more funny and insightful than it is, and it ultimately delivers a disappointing satire on love and relationships.
Nicolas Cage and Ryan Kiera Armstrong stare at the camera with a horse behind them in a scene from The Old Way.

The Old Way review: Nicolas Cage elevates dusty Western

Nicolas Cage's first Western doesn't blaze any new trails, but it does receive fine performances from its lead and co-star Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
A blue-skinned Na'vi child swims underwater in a scene from Avatar: The Way of Water.

Avatar: The Way of Water review: beautifully basic

James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.
Pinocchio bows while performing on stage with several marionettes.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: Gorgeous, no strings attached

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is an ambitious, beautiful adaptation of Carlo Collodi's tale with as much to offer adults as it has for younger audiences.
David Harbour dressed as Santa Claus, holding a sledgehammer.

Violent Night review: David Harbour delivers merry season’s beatings

Violent Night delivers on its wild premise and then some, and offers a bloody-good Christmas action movie.
Jenna Ortega, as Wednesday Addams, holds two bags filled with piranhas.

Wednesday review: making goth great again

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton craft a quirky gothic mystery for Netflix that's monstrously fun.
Chris Hemsworth wears an old-age simulator suit while driving a scooter in a scene from Limitless.

Darren Aronofsky explains how Limitless with Chris Hemsworth challenges aging

Darren Aronofsky explains how his Nat Geo series Limitless with Chris Hemsworth aims to change the way we view aging and the human lifespan.
Elizabeth Mitchell and Tim Allen as Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus sit and talk in a scene from The Santa Clauses.

The Santa Clauses review: right-wing Santa is weird

The Santa Clauses, Disney's revival of The Santa Clause franchise, has the potential to be a welcome gift or the TV equivalent of an old fruit cake.
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How to watch the Marvel movies in order

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe well into its fourth phase, it's time to look back on what's happened. Here's a recap of the MCU movie timeline so far.
A boy and a dragon attempt to cross a rope bridge in a scene from My Father's Dragon.

My Father’s Dragon review: one for the kids

An excellent cast and strong dramatic moments lift this Netflix adaptation of My Father's Dragon above its simple animation and fuzzy storytelling.
Black Panther gets ready for battle in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review: treading water

It offers a powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever sometimes feels like an MCU movie drowning in uncertainty.
Rob McElhenney and Charlotte Nicdao smile while walking through an office in a scene from season 3 of Mythic Quest.

Mythic Quest season 3 review: third time’s still the charm

Although it slips into too-familiar territory now and then, season 3 of Mythic Quest keeps the bar high for the smart, superbly crafted Apple TV+ series.
Enola Holmes 2 director Harry Bradbeer talks to stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill on the set of the film.

Enola Holmes 2 director on Millie’s wit, Henry’s heart, and mysteries to come

Enola Holmes 2 director Harry Bradbeer shares his thoughts on stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill, as well as his favorite moments and mysteries to come.
Millie Bobby Brown and Helena Bonham Carter hide under floorboards in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

Enola Holmes 2 review: Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill carry superb sequel

Enola Holmes 2 stars Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill make a wonderful team in a fun, funny sequel to Netflix's 2020 film.
Henry Cavill reclines as Sherlock Holmes in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

Henry Cavill reveals more about Superman’s return, Enola Holmes 2, and the status of his gaming rig

Superman actor Henry Cavill discusses his return as Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes 2, as well as the future of the Man of Steel and his gaming rig's status.
Chloe Grace Moretz wears a strange machine on her head in a scene from The Peripheral.

The Peripheral producers on William Gibson, season 2, and Amazon’s Fallout show

The Peripheral producers Jonathan Nolan and Vincenzo Natali discuss William Gibson and futurism, a potential second season, and Amazon's Fallout series.
Tasiana Shirley sits on top of a shipping container with a rifle in a scene from Slash/Back.

Slash/Back director talks homegrown horror and the film’s amazing score

Slash/Back filmmaker Nyla Innuksuk explains how she made her alien-invasion film in a remote Inuit community and why it was so important to do so.
Dwayne Johnson strides toward the camera as Black Adam.

Black Adam review: Dwayne Johnson lifts super so-so DCEU film

Dwayne Johnson does an admirable job of elevating Black Adam, an otherwise underwhelming film that repeats many of the mistakes of prior DCEU movies.
Chloe Grace Moretz stares into a mirror in a scene from The Peripheral.

The Peripheral review: Westworld creators’ latest sci-fi series delivers

Prime Video's adaptation of William Gibson's sci-fi story The Peripheral delivers a complicated but intriguing mystery that unfolds across multiple timelines.
Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron, and Kerry Washington stand together in a scene from Th School for Good and Evil.

The School for Good and Evil review: Middling magic

Paul Feig's adaptation of The School For Good and Evil is lifted by an impressive supporting cast, but tempered by a predictable story and lengthy running time.
The Predator alien roars against a gray fog in the background.

Building a better Predator: Behind the visual effects of Hulu’s horror hit Prey

The visual effects team behind some of the most exciting scenes in Prey reveal how they reimagined the Predator and its signature elements for the film.
Three girls, each armed with different weapons, go looking for alien invaders in a scene from Slash/Back.

Slash/Back review: The kids are all right (especially when fighting aliens)

Nyla Innuksuk's Slash/Back pits a group of kids against alien invaders in a remote Inuit village and delivers a unique, rewarding adventure along the way.
Michael Myers stares at the camera from the hallway of a house in a scene from Halloween Ends.

Halloween Ends review: a franchise mercy kill

David Gordon Green's trilogy-concluding film Halloween Ends never quite lives up to the promise of the 2018 franchise revival.
A masked killer watches Kate Siegel work in a scene from "Hush."

The best horror movies streaming right now

We've put together a list of some of the best horror movies available now on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and more.
Dolph Lundgren holds onto a pipe inside a U-Boat in a scene from Operation Seawolf.

Operation Seawolf review: nice Nazis? No thanks!

Steven Luke's problematic World War II thriller Operation Seawolf doesn't do enough to make its Nazi protagonists or their experiences worthy of your attention.
Maika Monroe stares blankly into the camera while Jake LAcy looks at her in a scene from Significant Other.

Significant Other filmmakers on forest shoots, big secrets, and that wild ending

The directors and star of Paramount+ thriller Significant Other discuss the origins of the film, its wilderness setting, and that wild ending.
Ricky, Bubbles, and Julian stand in front of trailers in a promotional image for Trailer Park Boys.

Trailer Park Boys on Canadian Thanksgiving, donair turkeys, and high times

Trailer Park Boys stars Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles discuss their Canadian Thanksgiving plans, hunting donair turkey, and why their show remains so damn popular.
Maika Monroe stares at the camera while lying down.

Significant Other review: a scary kind of love

Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy's strong performances carry Significant Other's tense, twisty tale of a couple confronting a sinister threat in the forest.
Gael Garcia Bernal stares intently in a black and white scene from Werewolf By Night.

Werewolf By Night review: magnificent monster mayhem

Disney's black-and-white creature feature Werewolf By Night harkens back to classic Hollywood horror and a time before Marvel went all-in on superhero stories.
Elsie Fisher and Amiah Miller sit on a bed in a scene from My Best Friend's Exorcism.

My Best Friend’s Exorcism review: Fighting mean girls (and meaner demons)

My Best Friend's Exorcism is equal parts funny and frightening, and delivers a clever spin on paranormal possession tales.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy stand in a convenience store in a scene from Hocus Pocus 2.

Hocus Pocus 2 review: that old black magic, new again

Hocus Pocus 2 brings the Sanderson sisters back for more Halloween hijinks and manages to channel the fun of the original film nearly 30 years later.
Diego Luna walks through a scrapyard of ships in a scene from Andor.

Andor review: Rogue One prequel is slow-burn Star Wars

Star Wars prequel series Andor tells a compelling, gritty story of life under Imperial rule and wartime espionage that feels distinct within the sci-fi saga.
Jon Hamm puts on a fancy country-club sportcoat in a scene from Confess, Fletch.

Confess, Fletch director on Jon Hamm, Chevy Chase, and screwing with jerks

Confess, Fletch director Greg Mottola discusses recasting Fletch, how Jon Hamm and Chevy Chase differ, and the joy of messing with terrible people.
Visual effects process images of Gordy the chimp from Nope.

How jellyfish and Neon Genesis Evangelion shaped the VFX of Jordan Peele’s Nope

The visual effects of Jordan Peele's Nope found inspiration in some interesting places, from Neon Genesis Evangelion to jellyfish and infrared cameras.
Jon Hamm holds a drink in a scene from Confess, Fletch.

Confess, Fletch review: Jon Hamm charms in crime comedy reboot

Confess, Fletch puts Jon Hamm in investigative reporter I.M Fletcher's Lakers cap for a satisfying reboot of the crime comedy franchise.