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Elon Musk tried to sink ‘The Odyssey’, audiences made it a blockbuster

Boycott calls from Elon Musk and other right-wing commentators, plus hundreds of thousands of dislikes on the trailer, failed to deter audiences, as the Christopher Nolan film opened to $264 million worldwide, the biggest global debut of his career

Benjamin Tovias | 07.21.26

We ranked every Christopher Nolan movie, and 'The Dark Knight' is not No. 1

A billion-dollar biopic about a Jewish scientist, a comic-book movie that changed Hollywood and ambitious films that repeatedly conquered the box office: With ‘The Odyssey’ now in theaters, we rank all 13 Christopher Nolan movies from weakest to best

Benjamin Tovias | 07.19.26

Disney’s new 'Moana' remake is a copy-paste job but it still works

A decade after the animated original, Disney’s live-action 'Moana' is nearly a shot-for-shot remake; Despite its cynical premise, familiar songs, strong performances and emotional core make it a more enjoyable experience than expected

Benjamin Tovias | 07.10.26

Tom Hanks turns 70, and it’s time to ask: Is he really a good actor?

For the all-American icon’s birthday, we revisit Tom Hanks’ rise from beloved ’80s comic actor to Hollywood legend, from ‘Splash’ to Oscar glory and later misfires, and ask what made him a global superstar

Benjamin Tovias | 07.09.26

Paul Rudd vs. Nick Jonas: This music drama is well worth your time

Nearly 20 years after 'Once,' Irish director John Carney returns to music, trading sweetness for conflict over art, credit and ego in 'Power Ballad,' starring Paul Rudd and a surprising Nick Jonas

Benjamin Tovias | 07.07.26

‘Mother Mary’ review: Anne Hathaway plays fictional pop star; Michael Jackson movie sounds better

‘Mother Mary,’ starring Anne Hathaway, follows a pop star in crisis as she reconnects with an old friend before a major comeback show; but instead of glittering pop drama, it is heavy, strange and pretentious

Benjamin Tovias | 05.20.26

Extra spicy movie takes that will make you rethink your favorite films

From sacred Hollywood classics to Oscar-winning performances and beloved superhero franchises, no film is immune from second-guessing

Benjamin Tovias | 04.01.26

Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' remake brings gothic romance to the TikTok generation

Review: Emerald Fennell reimagines Emily Brontë’s novel with a modern soundtrack, provocative casting and Margot Robbie in a gothic twist; not a faithful or period adaptation, but a dark, passionate take that challenges the literary canon

Benjamin Tovias | 02.16.26

Send Help review: Sam Raimi’s gory horror comedy is fun but not wild enough

After a run of blockbusters, cult director returns to his roots with a dark horror comedy about a survival expert and her insufferable boss stranded on a deserted island — bloody, gross and amusing, but ultimately too restrained and old-fashioned

Benjamin Tovias | 02.14.26

‘Song Sung Blue’ review: Kate Hudson shines in charming small musical about big losers

After biopics about Elvis, Queen and Dylan, Hollywood turns to smaller musical stories and finds an unexpected human touch; ‘Song Sung Blue’ follows aging cover singers seeking grace, with Kate Hudson shining and Hugh Jackman less so, landing on charm over sentimentality

Benjamin Tovias | 01.16.26

Review: The Housemaid is predictable and padded, but Sydney Sweeney fans may still enjoy it

With a predictable plot and twists visible from miles away, The Housemaid struggles to be scary, funny or romantic, recycling ideas Paul Feig has explored more effectively before, while unsuccessfully chasing the shadow of Gone Girl

Benjamin Tovias | 01.04.26

Avatar: Fire and Ash review—stunning visuals, familiar and exhausting story

The third film in the sci-fi saga shows Pandora no longer dazzles as it once did; James Cameron still builds rich worlds, but repeats the same story — longer, louder and more exhausting, leaving even visuals fans wondering if they’ve seen it all before

Benjamin Tovias | 12.20.25

From ‘The Princess Bride’ to ‘Stand by Me’: Rob Reiner shaped the heart of Hollywood

Rob Reiner’s films always felt personal, driven by respect for text, actors and audience: a farewell to a Jewish director and outspoken supporter of Israel

Benjamin Tovias | 12.18.25

Review: despite its intriguing concept, Eternity delivers predictable afterlife rom-com

Eternity, a romantic comedy about the afterlife, slips into clichés, repetition and thin imagination, leaving the sense of a small, sleepy film that never delivers on its intriguing premise

Benjamin Tovias | 12.13.25

'Wicked: For Good' runs out of magic and stretches a thin story even thinner | Review

The ambitious follow-up aims for a larger-than-life musical epic, but quickly sinks into lazy, spoon-fed storytelling; Extra songs, recycled imagery and stretched subplots turn a lavish production into a lesson in Hollywood greed

Benjamin Tovias | 11.25.25

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