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‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Review: Brian Cox in a Predictably Plotted but Sumptuously Animated Prequel
Peter Jackson executive produces the anime-style feature, set nearly two centuries before the events of the live-action film trilogy and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's appendices.
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‘Waves’ Review: The Czech Republic’s Oscar Entry Is a Thrilling Affirmation of the Importance of Independent Journalism
Inspired by the true story of a Czechoslovakian public radio station, the Jiri Mádl-directed drama centers on two young brothers during the Prague Spring and the aftermath of the Warsaw Pact invasion.
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‘The Six Triple Eight’ Review: Kerry Washington Commands Tyler Perry’s Rousing World War II Drama for Netflix
Ebony Obsidian also stars in the inspiring true tale of the all-Black Women's Army Corp unit tasked with sorting millions of letters to and from soldiers on the European front.
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The Hollywood Reporter’s Critics Pick the Best Movie Performances of 2024
THR celebrates the most dazzling screen turns of the year — from a furious Marianne Jean-Baptiste to a kinky Nicole Kidman, a towering Adrien Brody to a magnetic Denzel Washington.
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‘Nosferatu’ Review: Bill Skarsgard and Lily-Rose Depp Are Riveting, but Director Robert Eggers Rules This Haute-Horror Feast
Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe and Emma Corrin also star in the latest take on Bram Stoker’s eternal tale of the vampire who descends from the mountains to spread plague and death.
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‘Moana 2’ Review: Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson in a Visually Dazzling but Narratively Uninspiring Sequel
Disney Animation's follow-up to its 2016 hit sees its wayfinding heroine assembling a ragtag crew for a dangerous quest to find a lost island, in order to save her own community.
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‘Dear Santa’ Review: A Devilishly Fun Jack Black Elevates Paramount+’s Mediocre Holiday Comedy
Bobby Farrelly directs (and Peter Farrelly co-writes) the wacky tale of a young boy whose letter to Santa gets into the hands of Satan, thanks to an unfortunate misspelling.
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‘Beatles ’64’ Review: Disney+’s Illuminating Fab Four Doc Captures the Crucible Moment of the Band’s First U.S. Visit
Produced by Martin Scorsese, David Tedeschi’s film threads contemporary interviews and historical context through rare footage shot by the Maysles brothers.
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‘Spellbound’ Review: Rachel Zegler and Nicole Kidman in an Animated Netflix Fantasy That Conjures as Much Déjà Vu as Magic
Produced by Skydance Animation's John Lasseter and directed by 'Shrek' co-helmer Vicky Jenson, the musical follows a teenage princess trying to undo the curse that turned her parents into monsters.
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‘Night Is Not Eternal’ Review: Nanfu Wang’s HBO Doc Is a Sharp, Timely Examination of the Fight Against Fascism
The latest movie from the 'Hooligan Sparrow' and 'One Child Nation' filmmaker explores her friendship with Cuban activist Rosa Maria Payá to better understand dissent against authoritarian rule.
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‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Make a Strong Case for Hiring Legit Musical Theater Talents in Captivating Screen Adaptation
Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum also star in Jon M. Chu's 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired fantasy, based on the $1.7 billion Broadway blockbuster.
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‘Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet’ Review: A Loving, Insightful Documentary Tribute to an Underrated Actress
The famed star of films like 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' and 'The Nutty Professor' is the subject of a detailed profile directed by her son, Andrew Stevens.
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‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Emily Bett Rickards Brings Soul and Strength to Female Wrestling Biopic
Opening the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, the Ash Avildsen-directed drama chronicles the story of Mildred Burke, the first million-dollar woman athlete in history.
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‘Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse’ Review: The ‘Maus’ Author Tells His Story Again in an Engaging but Too-Familiar New Doc
Debuting at DOC NYC ahead of its eventual PBS 'American Masters' release, the documentary traces the biography, work and influence of the underground comics legend.
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‘Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams’ Review: Slick Fashion Doc Has Sartorial Splendor to Burn but Little Texture Beyond That
Reiner Holzemer’s film surveys the career of the American designer who built a half-a-billion-dollar luxury brand out of five reconceptualized gray suits.
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Critic’s Notebook: The Under-Seen Films That Speak to This Moment in American Politics
In the wake of the 2024 election, THR's arts and culture critic reflects on the minor key narratives and international offerings that illustrate how we got here — and where to go now.
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