M. Night Shyamalan is perhaps one of the most divisive directors in sci-fi and horror cinema. Many of his films are split between critics and audiences, with some hated by critics but loved by viewers ...

After a month of major awards nominations, one thing is clear: Black cinema is having a banner year. And not only in terms of the films themselves, but in the artists, storytellers, performers, and ...

Our film critics rank their 10 favorites of the year. By Manohla Dargis and Alissa Wilkinson Manohla Dargis It was another great year for the movies and another horrible, hair-on-fire year for the ...

The year at the movies gets a mixed review. For a hefty chunk of 2025, it felt like one flop after another — and not only at the box office. And some of the past 12 months’ boffo hits were puerile ...

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We look at the finest in science fiction, horror, action and international films, all available to stream. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Erik PiepenburgRobert Daniels and Devika Girish Danny Boyle’s “28 ...

Our film critics watch a lot of movies in a year. By December, their viewing slates span international standouts, festival favorites, studio blockbusters, and plenty more in between. Below, Justin ...