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Movies Archive

Archives for October 2022

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Unpacking Armageddon TimeUnpacking Armageddon Time
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James Gray dramatizes a key moment in his 1980s childhood without solving its problems.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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All the big new rom-coms star the same people they did 20 years agoAll the big new rom-coms star the same people they did 20 years ago
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George Clooney and Julia Roberts are the stars of Ticket to Paradise. They’re not the only boldface names of the ’90s back in a mid-budget film.

By Constance Grady
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
How do you make a movie about a monster?How do you make a movie about a monster?
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

She Said, Women Talking, and pushing Harvey out of the spotlight.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The existence of the last slave transport ship was denied. A new documentary reveals the truth.The existence of the last slave transport ship was denied. A new documentary reveals the truth.
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Inconvenient history, long buried, finally gets the spotlight in Netflix’s Descendant.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
The Banshees of Inisherin is great — and even better if you know the history behind itThe Banshees of Inisherin is great — and even better if you know the history behind it
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson re-team for Martin McDonagh’s riotous fable that’s about more than a friend breakup.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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[Redacted] returns in Black Adam’s post-credits scene[Redacted] returns in Black Adam’s post-credits scene
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Spoiler alert!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Halloween: A complete guide to horror’s quirkiest, most erratic franchiseHalloween: A complete guide to horror’s quirkiest, most erratic franchise
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John Carpenter’s 1978 movie spawned a cat-and-mouse battle between Michael Myers and Laurie Strode that’s lasted four decades.

By Aja Romano
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
Here are 29 new movies to get excited aboutHere are 29 new movies to get excited about
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

Fall has arrived. Here’s everything to know about the year’s upcoming releases.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
Tár demands — and deserves — your full attentionTár demands — and deserves — your full attention
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

Cate Blanchett stars in a tightly wound masterpiece that slices through class anxiety and power.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
Triangle of Sadness might be the meanest film of the year. Its director is an optimist.Triangle of Sadness might be the meanest film of the year. Its director is an optimist.
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

Ruben Ostlund doesn’t think we’re hypocrites.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
Every movie right now, from Amsterdam to Glass Onion, stars a million A-listersEvery movie right now, from Amsterdam to Glass Onion, stars a million A-listers
Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

On the Endgamification of everything.

By Alissa Wilkinson