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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Wuthering Heights divides critics

The new film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is released in cinemas this week. However, the bold and risque take on Cathy and Heathcliff’s forbidden love has divided critics, leaving it with a score of 71…

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Critics Have Seen The Boy And The Heron, And They’re All Saying The Same Thing About Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Film

Critics have shared their opinions on The Boy and the Heron, the latest anime offering from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.

Cinemablend · Dec 8, 2023

The Reviews For Barbie Are In & They’re… Surprisingly Mixed

"Can you really call out and perpetuate a stereotype at the same time?"

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 19, 2023

‘Chicago’ shouldn’t have won best picture in 2003. Here’s what should have

LOS ANGELES — There’s a case to be made that Oscars should be awarded not a few months but a few years after the movies are released. Maybe even 20 years, so as to weed out the overpraised clunkers, elevate the overlooked gems and ensure that the winners truly stand…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2023

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi released from prison after declaring hunger strike

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was released from prison in Tehran on Friday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023

For film lovers, Sundance matters as much as ever. Here are 19 (more) reasons why

PARK CITY, Utah — The 2023 Sundance Film Festival came to a close Sunday, capping the festival’s first in-person edition since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in early 2020. Los Angeles Times film reporter Mark Olsen and film critic Justin Chang sat down to discuss what they saw and liked…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 30, 2023

Jordan Peele's 'Nope' is shut out of 2023 Oscar nominations despite buzz and acclaim

LOS ANGELES — Despite dazzling critics and dominating the domestic box office, Jordan Peele's "Nope" didn't receive any Oscar nominations this year.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023

Did the LA Film Critics go overboard with their ‘Tár’ love? Inside this year’s vote

LOS ANGELES — “Tár,” Todd Field’s drama about a world-renowned, scandal-plagued classical music conductor, dominated the Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s awards voting on Sunday, winning prizes for Field’s script and direction, and for Cate Blanchett’s lead performance. But the movie ultimately shared the best picture prize with Daniel Kwan…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2022

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' takes the box-office throne, breaks November record

Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" dethroned DC's "Black Adam" at the domestic box office this weekend, amassing $180 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 13, 2022

It’s best that Marilyn Monroe doesn’t know what Andrew Dominik really thinks of her

Andrew Dominik spent more than a decade making a movie about Marilyn Monroe. So you’d think he would hold her in higher esteem. Apparently not.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 28, 2022