David Sims

The Biblical Clash at the Core of The Power of the Dog

The film is a face-off between two visions of the American West—one of promise and the other of hostility.

• David Sims
• 7:00 AM ET

Licorice Pizza Is a Tragicomic Tale of 1970s Hollywood

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is an antic comedy, but it’s also a bittersweet reminiscence about how difficult embracing adulthood can be.

• David Sims
• November 26, 2021

The Tempting, Poisonous Wealth of House of Gucci

The film delves into the insidious world of the Italian luxury label.

• David Sims
• November 23, 2021

Watching Saturday Night Live Is Like Doomscrolling

Bouncing between bleak takes on the news and delightful nonsense, watching the show feels strangely similar to spending time online.

• David Sims
• November 21, 2021

Tick, Tick … Boom Is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Best Work Since Hamilton

His filmmaking debut turns a small-scale musical by the creator of Rent into an inventive piece of cinematic biography.

• David Sims
• November 20, 2021

The Irreverent Beauty of the Original Ghostbusters

The 1984 film was a goofy, blue-collar buddy comedy. The new one is a hollow imitation.

• David Sims
• November 18, 2021

King Richard Is an Unconventional Sports Biopic

The movie functions best as a clear-eyed tribute to the man who put Venus and Serena Williams on their path.

• David Sims
• November 17, 2021

Kristen Stewart, Diana Spencer, and the Ghost of Anne Boleyn

Does Spencer portray Princess Diana the person, or just the public image?

• Kevin Townsend, Sophie Gilbert, David Sims, and Shirley Li
• November 12, 2021

Belfast Is Kenneth Branagh at His Subtlest

The director’s latest film captures a young boy’s perspective faithfully—maybe too faithfully.

• David Sims
• November 11, 2021

Hollywood Has Forgotten What a Good Action Movie Looks Like

Red Notice has A-list actors, globe-trotting set pieces, and a notorious art thief. Why is it so boring?

• David Sims
• November 10, 2021

You Won’t Regret Rewatching The Ring

Almost 20 years ago, the modern horror classic offered an eerily prescient warning about viral media.

• Kevin Townsend, Sophie Gilbert, David Sims, and Lenika Cruz
• November 5, 2021

When Royal Life Is a Horror Film

Spencer puts a fresh spotlight on Princess Diana—but not for her historical or political significance.

• David Sims
• November 4, 2021

A Movie That Reimagines What Sequels Are For

The Souvenir Part II is an art film told with the ambition of a big blockbuster.

• David Sims
• November 2, 2021

When a Film’s Message Doesn’t Match Its Spectacle

Last Night in Soho imbues the swinging ’60s with psychological horror. But its social commentary is less distinctive.

• David Sims
• October 29, 2021

Science Fiction’s Very Special Boys

Luke Skywalker, Paul Atreides, and what the new Dune finally got right.

• Kevin Townsend, David Sims, Shirley Li, and Spencer Kornhaber
• October 28, 2021

The Blockbuster That Hollywood Was Afraid to Make

“The first audience member I wanted to please was myself,” the director Denis Villeneuve said of tackling his Dune adaptation.

• David Sims
• October 27, 2021

Wes Anderson’s Whimsy Goes Too Far

At its best, The French Dispatch mixes madcap fun, gentle satire, and earnestness. At its worst, it’s exhausting.

• David Sims
• October 22, 2021

Dune Is Epic, but That’s Not Why It’s Great

A new film adaptation of the best seller has a colossal budget and an all-star cast—but its emotional depth is what sets it apart.

• David Sims
• October 20, 2021

The Perfect Horror Movie That Inspired Countless Imitators

The original Halloween painted a frightening vision of suburban life. None of its sequels has managed to do the same.

• David Sims
• October 15, 2021

‘The Most Influential Action Movies Ever Made’

James Bond has been in theaters across six decades. But with No Time to Die ending Daniel Craig’s run, where will the franchise go next?

• Kevin Townsend, Sophie Gilbert, Shirley Li, and David Sims
• October 14, 2021