

Maya Phillips
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The Symbolism in ‘Sinners’
Beneath the spectacle of an action-packed vampire movie, the film has plenty to say about what is sacred and what is profane.

The New ‘Captain America’ Movie Isn’t Great. But Don’t Call Him a D.E.I. Hire.
Anthony Mackie picks up the shield at a potentially awkward time. But there’s one way Disney can do right by him and the next generation...

The New ‘Captain America’ Movie Isn’t Great. But Don’t Call Him a D.E.I. Hire.
Anthony Mackie picks up the shield at a potentially awkward time. But there’s one way Disney can do right by him and the next generation...

‘The Colors Within’ Review: Shades of Teenage Friendship
This anime, directed by Naoko Yamada, pales in comparison to the vivid vision of Totsuko, who experiences the spirits of her bandmates as colors.

‘Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Review: Side Quest
This anime adaptation, drawn from Tolkien’s appendices, focuses on a shield maiden, but mostly it serves as an excuse to revisit Middle-earth.

‘Shit. Meet. Fan.’ Review: Packed with Stars and Vulgarity
Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing and Constance Wu star in the vulgar and entertaining new work from Robert O’Hara.

‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Winds’ Review: Flights of Fantasy
Two sisters get transported to a new world and transformed into cats in this whimsical and thoughtful animated feature.

From Winona Ryder to Jenna Ortega, a Goth Girl Timeline
From “Beetlejuice” to its sequel, these are the actresses and roles that made us embrace the darkness.

Food Porn Gets Dark
Shots of extravagantly composed dishes have become cliché. “The Bear” and two other summer releases use well-plated food to convey darker themes.

Food Porn Gets Dark
Shots of extravagantly composed dishes have become cliché. “The Bear” and two other summer releases use well-plated food to convey darker themes.