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Reviews Archive

Archives for April 2019

Culture
Avengers: EndgameAvengers: Endgame
Culture

The long-awaited conclusion of the Infinity Saga is currently in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Avengers: Endgame is a Marvel miracleAvengers: Endgame is a Marvel miracle
Culture

Avengers: Endgame is a heartfelt goodbye to the Avengers — with the best superhero fight scene ever.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The robot is the most human character in Ian McEwan’s so-so new novelThe robot is the most human character in Ian McEwan’s so-so new novel
Culture

Ian McEwan’s Machines Like Me is perfectly fine. Coming from McEwan, that’s disappointing.

By Constance Grady
Culture
The new Broadway musical Hadestown has all the makings of a cult hitThe new Broadway musical Hadestown has all the makings of a cult hit
Culture

Hell is a factory town in Broadway’s terrific new Hadestown.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Gina Rodriguez stars in Netflix’s Someone Great, a comedy about getting through heartbreakGina Rodriguez stars in Netflix’s Someone Great, a comedy about getting through heartbreak
Culture

It takes some help from your friends.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Fast ColorFast Color
Culture

The indie sci-fi thriller about three generations of black women with mysterious superpowers is now in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Long Day’s Journey Into NightLong Day’s Journey Into Night
Culture

The entrancing Chinese neo-noir — featuring an hour-long 3D tracking shot — is in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
Under the Silver LakeUnder the Silver Lake
Culture

The gleefully paranoid neo-noir is in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Culture
What the Constitution Means to Me lets teen girls inject hope into democracy. It’s great.What the Constitution Means to Me lets teen girls inject hope into democracy. It’s great.
Culture

Heidi Schreck’s new Broadway play makes the personal political — and makes government fun again.

By Aja Romano
Culture
82-year-old Glenda Jackson’s King Lear is towering. But she can’t rescue a bungled show.82-year-old Glenda Jackson’s King Lear is towering. But she can’t rescue a bungled show.
Culture

The new Broadway production gambles on a turbulent Trump allegory. It doesn’t always work.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Bret Easton Ellis’s White tries hard to be provocative. It’s just boring.Bret Easton Ellis’s White tries hard to be provocative. It’s just boring.
Culture

Bret Easton Ellis’s new book is Bret Easton Ellis repeating, “I’m not mad, I actually think it’s funny,” for 260 pages.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Sally Rooney’s Normal People will be tough to beat as book of the yearSally Rooney’s Normal People will be tough to beat as book of the year
Culture

The 28-year-old author of Conversations With Friends defies the sophomore slump.

By Constance Grady
Culture
What does Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere tell us about how the show ends?What does Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere tell us about how the show ends?
Culture

After watching “Winterfell,” our critics discuss how the series should conclude, and how it definitely shouldn’t.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 1 more
Movies
LittleLittle
Movies

The uneven but goofily fun comedy about learning your own worth is currently in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Movies
Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene
Movies

The reverent feminist take on one of the Bible’s most-misunderstood women is currently in theaters.

By Alissa Wilkinson