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Helen Sloan / HBO Game of Thrones: The One Where Everyone Contemplates Imminent Death
Three Atlantic staffers discuss “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” the second episode of Season 8.
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Netflix Netflix’s Someone Great Is a Forgettably Fun Breakup Comedy
Jane the Virgin’s Gina Rodriguez grounds this fizzy film about becoming single, moving on, and turning 30.
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Ahn Young-joon/AP Hollywood’s Endgame
Avengers: Endgame is the culmination of a new moviemaking concept disrupting cinema.
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Screen Media Films Terry Gilliam Has Finally Slain His Giant
Released at last after decades of mishaps, the director’s latest film, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, will fascinate his fans—but might frustrate more casual viewers.
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Everett Collection A Streaming Service for Cinephiles
After the death of FilmStruck, the Criterion Collection decided to finally launch a dedicated online hub for its impressive library of classic films.
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John Raoux / AP Why Disney+ Will Be Tough to Beat
Though it’s entering a crowded field, the new streaming service will be cheaper than Netflix and have an incomparable library of original film and TV.
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HBO Game of Thrones Makes Time for Love Before War
Three Atlantic staffers discuss “Winterfell,” the first episode of Season 8.
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Lionsgate For Some Ungodly Reason, Hellboy Is Back
The new reboot of Mike Mignola’s cult comic series is gory, juvenile, and completely unnecessary.
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Laika / Annapurna Missing Link Is a Sweet-Hearted, Stop-Motion Spectacle
The latest film from the animation powerhouse Laika combines stunning sets and colorful characters with a winning message.
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Kino Lorber The Mind-Boggling Art-House Film That Broke China’s Box Office
Long Day’s Journey Into Night is a gorgeous and impossible puzzle of a movie that could become a cult hit when it arrives in the United States.
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Nicholas Hunt / Getty / Katie Martin / ... The Artistic Chemistry of Robert Pattinson and Claire Denis
The teen idol turned critical favorite and the French director discuss their new film and their creative symbiosis.
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NBC Saturday Night Live Brings Back a Folksy and Handsy Joe Biden
Jason Sudeikis returned to satirize the likely presidential candidate as a “tactile politician” who’s simply out of touch with current norms.
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A24 High Life Is a Tender Story of Existential Terror
Claire Denis’s new sci-fi film, starring Robert Pattinson, is a nebulous and sometimes gory tale of love being stretched to its limits.
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Warner Bros. Shazam! Is a Blockbuster Straight From the Spielberg Era
The new superhero movie is a rollicking, character-driven adventure that seems like it's actually geared toward families.
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20th Century Fox 10 Movies From 20th Century Fox That Still Matter
The studio now belongs to Disney. But for decades, it took big risks that paid off for cinema, making films such as Cleopatra, Alien, and Avatar.
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Warner Bros. / Everett / ltummy / Shutterstock ... A Movie Like The Matrix Might Never Happen Again
On its 20th anniversary, the sci-fi classic is as dazzlingly original as ever—too much so for the risk-averse Hollywood of today.
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Vianney Le Caer / Invision / AP The Indefatigable Spirit of Agnès Varda
The beloved pioneer of French New Wave cinema kept making evocative and challenging films up until her death at age 90.
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Neon A Portrait of the Artist as a Perpetually Stoned Beach Bum
Harmony Korine’s new film is an upbeat kind of Homeric journey starring a blissed-out, romper-wearing Matthew McConaughey.
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Disney Tim Burton’s Dumbo Is a Dark Interpretation That Really Soars
With the latest Disney remake, the director embraces his newest misfit hero—and makes his best movie in years.
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AP / Tony Avelar Apple TV+ Isn’t Trying to Be the New Netflix
The tech company’s planned streaming service, set to debut in the fall, will emphasize star power and quality over quantity.
