‘Reality’: True story of NSA whistleblower is stranger than fiction
Sydney Sweeney plays Reality Winner, leaker of Russian election interference document, in this haunting film based on verbatim transcripts.
By Ann HornadayWhat to watch with your kids: ‘The Little Mermaid’ and more
Common Sense Media's guide to this week's family movies and TV shows.
‘About My Father’: Sweet family comedy, seasoned with bland yuks
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco mines his relationship with his Sicilian-immigrant father for his feature film-writing debut.
By Michael O'SullivanThe best movies of 2023 so far
"The Little Mermaid," "You Hurt My Feelings," “John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Air,” and “Creed III” all make our evolving critics’ list of 2023’s best films
By Ann Hornaday, Michael O'Sullivan, Thomas Floyd, Mark Jenkins and Kristen Page-KirbyBill Lee, bassist and composer who scored son Spike Lee’s films, dies at 94
Before collaborating with his oldest son, Spike, he performed with jazz, folk and blues stars including Duke Ellington, Harry Belafonte and Aretha Franklin.
By Harrison SmithThe internet is awash in Star Wars spoilers. The 1980s were no better.
“The Empire Strikes Back” ended on one of the biggest cliffhangers ever. Imagine waiting for the resolution.
By Herb ScribnerThe 21 biggest movies hitting theaters this summer
This year’s crop of popcorn flicks includes superhero stories, horror, action-adventure, family fun, R-rated comedy, a historical biopic and Wes Anderson.
By Michael O'Sullivan‘Kandahar’: Same plot as ‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant,’ but meh
Gerard Butler plays a CIA contractor trapped in Afghanistan with his interpreter and hunted by bad guys.
By Michael O'SullivanKenneth Anger, queer filmmaker and avant-garde pioneer, dies at 96
His experimental films drew on his interests in Tinseltown glamour and occultist Aleister Crowley. He was also known for his gossip book “Hollywood Babylon.”
By Harrison Smith‘The Little Mermaid’: An Ariel for a new generation
Halle Bailey makes this live-action version of the Disney classic her own, with confidence, charisma and oceans of charm.
By Ann Hornaday‘You Hurt My Feelings’: Relationship comedy perfection
The movie zeroes in on the funny and mortifying moments of being human.
By Ann HornadayFree outdoor movies in the DMV this summer
Craft the perfect outdoor movie experience with our guide to pre-movie happy hours, where to pick up picnic supplies and the best spots for a nightcap.
By Fritz Hahn‘Joyland’: So much more than a trans love story
The theme of repression in a regimented society percolates throughout this melancholy and lovely Pakistani film.
By Mark JenkinsHow Vin Diesel the bouncer fought, danced and found his name
The "Fast X" star is decades removed from a life as a New York City bouncer at Tunnel, where he regularly fought patrons and his friends' perceptions of his acting.
By Timothy BellaJim Brown, Hall of Fame running back and actor, dies at 87
He dominated the NFL in the 1950s and ‘60s, then left football for acting and activism.
By Kent Babb and Matt SchudelHelmut Berger, Austrian actor and muse to Visconti, dies at 78
He was perhaps best known for starring in a pair of historical dramas, “The Damned” and “Ludwig,” directed by his partner Luchino Visconti.
By Harrison SmithWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Fast X’ and more
Common Sense Media's guide to this week's family movies and TV shows.
‘Fast X’: Bigger, faster, more outlandish, but not the end of the road
Vin Diesel, returning as motorhead Dom Toretto, is at his Dommiest in this beginning of the end of the Fast & Furious saga.
By Ann Hornaday‘Other People’s Children’: Big truths in a small-canvas story
This lovely French film captures the pain, joy and longing of motherhood, whether you claim the title or not.
By Ann HornadayLots to like (and learn) in the Yogi Berra documentary ‘It Ain’t Over’
Colorful documentary portrait of Yogi Berra makes the case for his athletic prowess as much as his personality.
By Thomas Floyd