‘The Wolverine’ Is a Stranger in a Strange Land
James Mangold's The Wolverine taps into Western tropes and Samurai aesthetics to deliver a more thoughtful, soulful comic book film… until the climax.
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Searching for Answers in Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Prisoners’
As in all the best detective stories, the heroes of Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners are wrestling with questions much deeper than those of the case itself.
Jason Reitman’s Tabloid Journalism Film About Gary Hart, ‘The Front Runner’ Is Altman Lite
Funny and thoughtful but not sharp enough, Jason Reitman's satire about Gary Hart's tabloid downfall aims for controlled chaos but settles for conventional finger-wagging.
Band of Brothers: Jason Reitman, Matt Bai, and Jay Carson on ‘The Front Runner’
Filmmaker Jason Reitman and co-writers Matt Bai and Jay Carson delve into the band-like creative process behind their thought-provoking political drama, The Front Runner, revolving around Gary Hart's scandalous 1988 presidential campaign.
Killing Is Killing: Logan’s Enduring Excellence
In a competitive sea of superhero films, Logan continues to stand out with its tremendous performances, thematic complexity, remarkably critical take on violence, and deeply stirring pathos.
‘The Greatest Showman’ Is a Spectacular Show But Ignores Some Uncomfortable Truths
With all the glitz and glamor, it's easy to enjoy the ride—so long as you don't catch a whiff of the manure piling up behind the tent.