The summer movies preview: A quick look-see at upcoming cinematic offerings
It’s almost summer—so let the parade of blockbuster-movie wannabes begin! The following is but a smattering of the films coming your way over the next…
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Societal collapse: The new ‘Lord of the Flies’ miniseries is a masterpiece, offering deeper looks at the main characters
The 1963 film adaptation of William Golding’s literary classic (and middle-school English-class staple) Lord of the Flies, by director Peter Brook, is a masterpiece. It’s one…
Malcolm’s back! ‘Life’s Still Unfair’ captures some, but not all, of the original’s greatness
If I need to turn my brain off and decompress, streaming old episodes of Malcolm in the Middle is a great option. (Another great option is sticking…
Bad building: Zazie Beetz proves she’s great at bloody action in ‘They Will Kill You’
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Bad pasts: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya are a fantastic onscreen couple—who will make you very uncomfortable in ‘The Drama’
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More bad behavior: ‘Beef: Season 2’ doesn’t reach the highs of the first season—but it’s still very good
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong don’t return for Netflix’s Beef: Season 2, with creator and sometimes-director Lee Sung Jin opting for a completely new storyline and…
Where are the sharks? ‘Deep Water’ looks and sounds cheap—and the acting is bad, too
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A true cinema event: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is the epic sci-fi-charmer movie theaters needed
All hail Project Hail Mary, a rousingly wonderful, beautifully strange sci-fi epic with Ryan Gosling and an enchanting pile of rocks at its center. Directors Phil…
Bloody good: Bob Odenkirk kicks yet more ass as a small-town sheriff in ‘Normal’
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