Reviews Archive
Archives for October 2019


The latest in the franchise takes a close look at its roots — and challenges them.


In André Aciman’s new novel, Elio and Oliver reunite at last. Eventually.


Damon Lindelof — of Lost and The Leftovers fame — shifts perspectives on the acclaimed comic.


Meryl Streep leads a star-studded cast in an uneven, but illuminating, tale of real-life corruption, directed by Steven Soderbergh.


Twin brothers tell their harrowing story in a documentary about memory, trauma, and silence.


The original cast of Zombieland reunites for more undead slaughter in a sequel that feels like a time capsule.


YA superstar Bardugo explores the occult side of Yale’s secret societies in her first adult novel.


Walter White’s moral arc shaped Breaking Bad. But El Camino is shaped by Jesse’s.


We should be worried.


This movie really wants you to know it ain’t your daddy’s Shakespeare.


The film wastes Natalie Portman in the process.


The comedian starts his comeback tour by playing the “godfather of rap.”


The Golden Compass’ Lyra is now 20, sadder, and maybe not wiser.


From Joker to Jojo Rabbit, The Lighthouse to a new Zombieland, here are the movies to see this month.

