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‘The Creator’ does little to inspire interest

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 28

“The Creator” is a new science fiction film that, while original on paper, is a poorly constructed collage of overused tropes and cliche-ridden dialogue.

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Ross Gay’s ‘The Book of (More) Delights’ couldn’t be more delightful

By Liliana Greyf | September 28

Ross Gay’s collection of 81 mini-essays “The Book of (More) Delights” proves its title with its ability to extract profundities out of simple observations of everyday life.

‘Sex Education’ holds final session in emotional, hilarious fourth season

By Daphne Dluzniewski | September 27

The fourth and final season of British dramedy “Sex Education” — released on Netflix Sept. 21 — is as shocking, heartfelt and bawdy as its predecessors.

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ brings female rage to a new generation

By Daphne Dluzniewski | September 13

Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album “GUTS,” released Sept. 8, follows in the footsteps of “SOUR” with its rock-style instrumentals and vulnerable songwriting.

Netflix’s ‘Murder Mystery 2’ hits entertainment bullseye

By Sahil Balani | April 13

“Murder Mystery 2” is imperfect but fun for audiences.

‘Saint Omer’: A tour-de-force of complexities, provocation

By Ned Kennedy | April 12

“Saint Omer” follows the complex trial of a mother accused of murdering her young daughter.

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Love affairs, tell-alls and rock and roll: ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ debuts on screens in new miniseries

By Daphne Dluzniewski | March 24

“Daisy Jones & The Six” effectively establishes character portraits, but misses on story elements.

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Kali Uchis evokes chaos and beauty of love on album ‘Red Moon In Venus’

By Isabel Hahn | March 23

R&B singer Kali Uchis releases her third studio album, “Red Moon in Venus.”

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‘The Elephant Whisperers’ offers vision of human-animal coexistence

By Sahil Balani | March 19

The short film focuses on a caretaker couple’s bond with two orphaned elephants.

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‘10,000 gecs’: A glorious journey into the unknown

By Finn Kirkpatrick | March 19

The hyperpop duo showed off their musical range with unfiltered vocals and raw instrumentals alongside their signature “nightcore” sound.

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Despite monumental wins, Academy Awards fail to feel fulfilling

By Finn Kirkpatrick | March 13

Despite Everything Everywhere All At Once’s success, the Oscars still fell flat.

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Netflix’s ‘Class’ is a class apart from its Spanish inspiration

By Sahil Balani | March 13

The show has captured Netflix India’s Number 1 series spot for over a month.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is crowd-pleasing, action-packed blockbuster

By Ashley Guo | March 8

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is nostalgic and action-packed, but probably won’t win Best Picture.

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Cate Blanchett presents fascinating portrait of tainted subject in ‘Tár’

By Finn Kirkpatrick | March 7

“Tár,” nominated for six Oscars at this year’s Academy Awards, is, on paper, not the easiest film to like. Its titular character is far from a likable protagonist, and the arc of the film basks in her detestability. Yet despite all of this, “Tár” is a movie that deserves all of the praise ...

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beabadoobee loves to love on heartwarming single ‘Glue Song’

By Isabel Hahn | March 6

Beabadoobee’s new viral single “Glue Song” shares a love confession that feels unfiltered and without embellishment.

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‘Cocaine Bear’ needs more cocaine, bear

By Finn Kirkpatrick | February 28

Who, what, where, when, why? A bear, heaps of cocaine, Chattahoochee National Forest, 1985 and she just really loves the drug. “Cocaine Bear” is a movie about a bear doing — you guessed it — cocaine. Copious amounts of cocaine. The semi-true story, based on a bear found dead next to a duffel ...