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‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ Overindulges in Hero Worship

Andrew Garfield delivers one of the best performances of his career in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s otherwise disappointing feature directorial debut.

28 Things We Learned from the ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Commentary

By Rob Hunter

“We keep trying to break as many stereotypes as possible in this movie.”

‘The Great’ is a Violent Delight

By Valerie Ettenhofer

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer reviews Season 2 of Hulu’s quasi-historical series, calling the return ruthless, funny, and relentlessly entertaining.

‘Black and Missing’ Highlights a Media Blindspot and its Consequences

By Naomi Elias

We review the HBO documentary series, which follows the Black and Missing Foundation in its efforts to spread awareness about missing persons of color.

7 Oddities Worth Exploring in the Final ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer

By Brad Gullickson

While this trailer delivers several expected beats, it also suggests several weird turns for the franchise.

Beelzebub’s Blockbuster: Why ‘The Exorcist’ Terrified Audiences in 1973

By Meg Shields

‘The Exorcist’ was the Christmas hit that rocked Hollywood. Here’s why audiences in 1973 found the film so scary.

After Years of Anticipation, ‘The Wheel of Time’ Falls Flat

By Valerie Ettenhofer

FSR chief television critic Valerie Ettenhofer says it’s hard to engage with Amazon’s new high fantasy series thanks to its middling CGI and overstuffed mythology.