Overwritten and under-executed, James Gunn’s Superman is yet another entangled, CGI superhero slop fest disguised as something meaningful.

Between the pulse-pounding sequences of Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick followup is the formulaic fodder of every feel-good sports movie.

At first glance, M3GAN looks like just another evil-doll genre flick. But after the titular robot belts out a semi-soulless rendition of “Titanium” it becomes clear Gerard Johnstone’s 2022 sci-fi slasher has layers.

The third entry in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s zombie series could have easily become a “legacyquel” IP cash grab, yet it remains grounded as a heartfelt, harrowing, and often zany story.

In this expansion of the John Wick universe, flamethrower duels and grenade fights win out over witty dialogue, characterization, and compelling lore.

The Chicagoland singer-songwriter on the movies that influenced the making of his new album, out on June 6!

If you loved (or even hate-watched) Dogma, Kevin Smith’s polarizing religious comedy that’s back in theaters for its 25th anniversary, you’ll want to give these other unconventional faith-based films a try.

The Philippou twins’ follow-up to their 2023 breakthrough Talk to Me continues to plumb the blackened depths of grief without an ounce of light.

Despite their best intentions, some franchises just beat a dead story so relentlessly that it’s an embarrassing cash grab for everyone involved.

The latest installment in the Final Destination franchise is a non-stop thrill ride that’s stuffed with surprises and knows exactly what it is.

Unhinged and relentless in all the best ways, Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship is the buddy comedy I never knew I needed.

12+1 questions with playwright and screenwriter Angus MacLachlan about directing, Junebug at 20, David Strathairn’s physical comedy chops, Winston-Salem, and more!

Eva Victor’s directorial debut may be small in scale, but its emotional impact is bigger than any film I’ve seen in recent time.

In Angus MacLachlan’s quiet, unpretentious dramedy, a small-town family reckons with each other and themselves.

A brief Q&A featuring the films and filmmakers of the 15th annual Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival.

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Baby Ochi Forever! Plus other takeaways from A24’s new fantasy adventure movie.

‘La La Land’ is one of my all-time favorite movies, so being able to see La La Land Live in Chicago with the film’s composer Justin Hurwitz conducting was a thing to behold. Here’s what I loved about this very, very exciting experience.

12 questions with actor and Eric Larue director Michael Shannon about working with Judy Greer and Alexander Skarsgård, parenting, and the movie of his more people need to see.