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If you give a bear cocaine, she’ll want a movie to go with it

If you give a bear cocaine, she’ll want a movie to go with it

Hot take: Maybe the real Cocaine Bear was the friends we made along the way
Parker Parent, Arts and Entertainment Reporter March 9, 2023

When I sat down that fateful Sunday for a matinee showing of “Cocaine Bear,” I didn’t expect to leave the theater a changed person — and I didn’t — but it was more fun than I thought it would...

Looking for a rom-com? Watch “The Big Sick"

Looking for a rom-com? Watch “The Big Sick”

The bleak horror fan recommends a romantic comedy film for Valentine’s Day
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter February 9, 2023

“The Big Sick” is a 2017 romantic comedy written by Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and Emily V. Gordon (“Crashing”), who are married in real life. This film follows a fictionalized Nanjiani...

The movie “RRR” made me believe again

The movie “RRR” made me believe again

A look at Rajamouli’s 2022 epic action drama, or, one of the best films of 2022
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter February 2, 2023

“RRR” is a 2022 Telugu-language epic action drama from Indian director S. S. Rajamouli (the “Baahubali” duology). The film follows the fictional story of two real-life Indian revolutionaries, A....

Who is your favorite fearless hero? Puss in Boots, of course

Who is your favorite fearless hero? Puss in Boots, of course

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” shows what children-aimed 3D animation can accomplish
Sarah Fisher, News Editor February 2, 2023

Around the end of 2022, I kept seeing post after post on social media about how good the movie “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” was. When I found out that it was picking up a ton of awards buzz, I was...

I’m “M3GAN,” and I’m your friend till the end!

I’m “M3GAN,” and I’m your friend till the end!

Johnstone’s 2022 sci-fi horror movie, like the titular doll, kills … for the most part
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter January 26, 2023

“M3GAN” is a 2022 sci-fi horror film from director Gerard Johnstone (“Housebound”). The movie follows a roboticist named Gemma (Allison Williams, “Get Out”) who, after tragedy strikes, is forced...

Cabinet of Curiosities Illustration

A look inside “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities”

This horror anthology is an uneven experiment, but it’s worth your time
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist November 18, 2022

“Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities” is an eight-episode horror anthology series. This season features work from directors Guillermo Navarro, Vincenzo Natali (“Splice”), David Prior...

Jordan Peele’s new “Nope” is a resounding yup for us

Jordan Peele’s new “Nope” is a resounding yup for us

Why his third project, a new science-fiction horror film, is his best directorial outing to date
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 8, 2022

“Nope” is a neo-Western, science fiction horror film from writer-director Jordan Peele. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Keke Palmer (“Turnt Up with the Taylors”),...

The true horror of “Men”

The true horror of “Men”

Does Alex Garland’s latest feature actually say anything of merit?
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 1, 2022

“Men” is a 2022 folk horror film from director Alex Garland (“Ex Machina,” “Annihilation”) that explores the horrors of toxic masculinity and abuse. The film follows a woman named Harper (played...

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” lives up to its title

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” lives up to its title

A masterpiece about nihilism, generational trauma and … googly-eyes?
Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist April 28, 2022

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a science-fiction action-comedy from Daniels, a filmmaking collective consisting of Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The film stars Michelle Yeoh (“Crouching...

From vampires to bats: “The Batman” review

From vampires to bats: “The Batman” review

Pattinson’s performance as the caped crusader sparkles on the silver screen
Om Dighe, Arts Columnist March 24, 2022

After years of anticipation, “The Batman” is finally here. The film follows the titular Caped Crusader (Robert Pattinson, “The Lighthouse”) who, after two years of fighting crime in Gotham City,...

Titane: "Creatively macabre, darkly funny and surprisingly moving"

Titane: “Creatively macabre, darkly funny and surprisingly moving”

Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist November 18, 2021

"Titane" is the latest body horror film from French director Julia Ducournau. It premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or, the most prestigious award of the festival (previous...

Dune expertly blends cinematography and sound

Dune expertly blends cinematography and sound

Om Dighe, Opinion Columnist November 11, 2021

“Dune: Part One” is the latest film from Denis Villeneuve, the filmmaker behind “Blade Runner 2049,” “Arrival” and “Incendies.” The first half of Villeneuve’s two-part adaptation of Frank...