

Alissa Wilkinson
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review: Reynolds and Jackman Return
The wisecracking semi-hero is back, but now he’s part of a bigger universe.

This Fizzy Cocktail of a Movie Deserves a Second Chance
“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” has been woefully neglected. Maybe it was the culottes? But it will fill the “Barbie”-size hole in...

The Stomach-Dropping, Heart-Tugging Appeal of Climbing Documentaries
“Skywalkers” and “Mountain Queen” are strong entries in a genre with great appeal to viewers who themselves might prefer to be sitting.

‘Twisters’ Review: When the Monster Is Real
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead a stand-alone sequel to the 1996 hit — and times sure have changed.

‘Great Absence’ Review: A Mystery of Disappearance
A skillfully directed Japanese mystery dips into the strangeness of dementia for those who stand by and watch.

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Made in England’ Is a Tribute to Powell-Pressburger Films
“Made in England” is an essay film about the artists whose passion and cinematography deeply influenced the American director.

In ‘The Shining,’ Shelley Duvall Was a Perfect Gothic Heroine
Her performance was perhaps misunderstood at the time, just as the narrative surrounding her life would be later.

‘Eno’ Review: Creativity, 52 Billion Billion Ways
A new documentary about the groundbreaking artist Brian Eno breaks its own ground, too.

The Best Documentaries of 2024, So Far
“Spermworld,” “Onlookers” and “32 Sounds” are worth watching for the different ways they allow us to see the world.

‘Space Cadet’ Review: Emma Roberts Shoots for the Stars
In a lightweight comedy, the actress plays a bartender who dreams of becoming an astronaut. One problem: She has no qualifications for the job.