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Film Review: The Dog Stars

Peter Heller’s “The Dog Stars” arrived in 2012 and quickly became a national and New York Times bestseller, eventually landing on several year-end lists and earning a spot on the shortlist for the Arthur C. Cl... Read More...

Film Review: ‘The End of Oak Street’ Goes Back to the ’80s but Gets Lost Along the Way

"The End of Oak Street" has all the ingredients for a wonderfully weird, nostalgic ’80s adventure, but David Robert Mitchell’s dinosaur movie gets lost somewhere between family drama, science fiction, comedy and spectacle.

Film Review: ‘The Invite’ Finds Big Emotional Truths Inside an Awkward Dinner Party

Olivia Wilde transforms a provocative dinner party premise into a funny, emotionally insightful examination of modern marriage. Anchored by standout performances from Seth Rogen and Penélope Cruz, "The Invite" proves to be less about sexual liberation than the difficult conversations couples avoid—and one of Wilde's strongest films to date.

Film Review: ‘The Housemaid’ Rides Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney’s Star Power

Headlined by Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, “The Housemaid” is a sleek, crowd-oriented thriller that builds patiently before delivering a satisfying second-half turn. While reliant on familiar tropes, it succeeds as polished, escapist entertainment designed to play best with an audience.