Will Gluck’s “One Night Only” is essentially The Purge reimagined as a romantic comedy, where instead of all crime being legal for one night, it is premarital sex. Or, perhaps…
It’s hard to watch a hero like Spider-Man wallow in such sadness, especially knowing how much he has sacrificed, not only for the city he loves but also for the…
Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have released the final trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The fourth installment in the MCU’s Spider-Man franchise sees its titular hero at his most…
Homer’s “The Odyssey” is one of the greatest stories ever told. While it has been adapted countless times over the centuries, Christopher Nolan reimagines the epic in a way that…
Disney’s 2016 animated “Moana” became one of the studio’s defining modern classics, introducing audiences around the world to a story rooted in Pasifika culture, wayfinding, identity, and self-discovery. Nearly a…
When it comes to the “Minions” films, part of the “Despicable Me” franchise, it’s best to remember that these endearing yellow, pill-bodied characters are at their funniest when chaos is…
Very few films about grief are able to sit with loss without turning it into a lesson, a speech, or an emotional endurance test. Phuong Mai Nguyen’s adaptation of AJ…
Netflix came to the Annecy Animation Festival with more than just anime on its mind. While the streamer had plenty to share on that front, its larger animation slate showed…
If Superman is the symbol of hope and truth, then Supergirl represents a departure from the traditional, infallible superhero. Here, Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) is a deeply scarred, cynical survivor…
Netflix is making it clear that anime is not just a category on the platform. It is one of the streamer’s biggest global plays. During its Anime Studio Focus at…