‘A Simple Favor’ and That Whole Lesbian Psycho Thing
How an overplayed trope with disturbing implications has real-life consequences.
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Lies The Movies Tell You
You've heard the camera adds ten pounds, but did you know that the mirror is a liar?
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and the State of Movie Romance
Hollywood forgot about romance for a little while—but that doesn't mean everybody else did.
Jesse Custer Is A Terrible Boyfriend, Y’all
How the Preacher protagonist fails at being a Byronic hero.
In Defense of Going to the Movies While On Vacation
Next time you're traveling, skip the tourist traps and head for the theater.
The Ruby Rose Batwoman Conundrum
Rose has landed the role of the iconic comic-book heroine and is set to appear as part of CW’s Arrowverse in December, but has faced criticism since the announcement.
How to Escalate a Franchise According to ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’
Mission: Impossible—Fallout shares a lot of beats with its predecessors. Why doesn't it feel derivative?
The Movies I Saw in Theaters Because of MoviePass
If the end is indeed at hand for MoviePass, here are the films where MoviePass made a difference for one critic.
The Romantic Comedy Ideology
The road to romance is paved with disposable fiancés.
Why Isn’t ‘Skyscraper’ a Better Dwayne Johnson Vehicle?
Dwayne Johnson may be many things, but 'Skyscraper' shows a blockbuster everyman isn't one of them.
