Michael B. Jordan is directing, producing, and starring in a new Thomas Crown Affair, and I’m equal parts thrilled and protective of the movie I already love.
Three translators, one shipwrecked hero — A.O. Scott says the version of Homer's Odyssey you pick can completely change the experience. Which journey are you taking?
Competitive chess has never felt this scandalous. Checkmate turns ambition, ego, and one explosive cheating accusation into a nonfiction thriller that’s nearly impossible to put down.
The new trailer for The End of Oak Street starts with a neighborhood mystery and ends with a survival problem most HOAs are not equipped to handle. Watch now!
Three people were in that car. Only Mackenzie Shirilla got a documentary — Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagane deserved more. What else was left out of The Crash?
Tia Carrere could always sing, but her breakout performance in Wayne's World (Ballroom Blitz, anyone?) put her on the map. Does she still have the chops? Check out her performance with the Middle Aged Dad Jam Band.
Tim Curry somehow spent fifty years becoming one of the most recognizable actors alive while also remaining a complete mystery. Kind of impressive. Read my review of Vagabond.
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