Open Question: What's the best way to name a sequel? ✦
'Movie Name 2'? 'Movie Name: Part 2'? 'Unrelated Name That's Still a Sequel'? 'Movie Name: Catchy Subtitle'? There are many options. You must choose one.
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In Review: 'The Accountant 2,' 'The Legend of Ochi'
An action sequel delivers more of the gunplay and mathematics that audiences crave while a quirky fantasy offers Willem Dafoe and a mythic forest creature.
10 Thoughts On ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ ✦
The 2016 film attempted to redefine what a ‘Star Wars’ movie could be and made the widely embraced spin-off ‘Andor’ possible. So why does it still feel like an outlier?
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Open Question: What '90s Indie Classic Could Inspire a Pretty Good Remake? ✦
We now have two takes on 'The Wedding Banquet.' Do any other golden age indies lend themselves to a new version?
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In Review: 'Sinners,' 'The Shrouds,' 'The Wedding Banquet'
This week's new films include a Ryan Coogler thriller, a David Cronenberg chiller, and an update of a classic '90s comedy.
#60 (tie): 'Moonlight': The Reveal discusses all 100 of Sight & Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time
Barry Jenkins' second film explores yearning, addiction, sadness, and resilience via a lyrical coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Miami.