

Timothée Chalamet seeks superstardom in “Dune: Part Two” grand spectacle
Denis Villeneuve delivers a spectacular sequel to sci-fi blockbuster.


Unfunny and ultra-violent “Argylle” truly socks
The merrymakers can’t get out of the way of the absurd action set pieces.


“Perfect Days” achieves perfect serenity
Kôji Yakusho won best actor at Cannes for this Oscar-nominated life reverie.


“Aquaman” sequel stinks like dead fish
Is this the worst movie of 2023?


Fallen Leaves is a surprising crowd-pleaser from a minimalist master
Kaurismäki’s deadpan wit sparkles in 4th working-class “trilogy” film.


Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” cuts French legend down to size
Napoleon’s quirks and shortcomings feature prominently in the movie.


Is “The Boy and the Heron” really the last Miyazaki film?
Fantastic images, luminous animation and a powerful eco-allegory from Hayao Miyazaki.


“May December” and the sex crime that shocked the world
Todd Haynes seeks to show the humanity behind the headlines.


“The Marvels” is a maddening Marvel misfire
Blockbuster bomb isn’t funny, dramatic, thrilling, profound, interesting or necessary.


Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” is one of the year’s best films
Sounds from a marriage in 2023 Palme d’Or winner at Cannes.


