Amy Nicholson
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‘Nimona’ Review: Fright the Power
A zingy, chintzy, idea-driven animated feature based on the ND Stevenson comic.
‘World’s Best’ Review: Straight Outta Calculus
A math prodigy channels the spirit of his rapper father in this lively musical.
‘Stan Lee’ Review: For the Cameo King, a Struggle to Hold the Spotlight
Disappointingly, this creation story of Lee gives way to the characters he helped create.
‘Elemental’ Review: In Pixar’s New Movie, Sparks Fly
The latest movie from Disney/Pixar tucks a romantic comedy inside a high-concept premise. It’s smoldering and splashy.
‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Review: Here Come the Grease Monkeys
Things start out fun with this prequel, but frantic plot mechanics might steer your interest into a ditch.
‘Reality’ Review: An Unusual Suspect
A new docudrama starring Sydney Sweeney as Reality Winner is gripping, even as it strips a true story of its political context.
‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ Review: A Prince Throws Off His Privilege
Or, at least, he kinda-sorta tries to rebel in this romantic, futuristic fable from the Portuguese director João Pedro Rodrigues.
‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’ Review: A Tip of the Hat to the Tossed Hat
This charming documentary aims to peek under the smile of a groundbreaking television star.
‘Moon Garden’ Review: Malice in Wonderland
The director Ryan Stevens Harris brings a young girl’s subconscious to eerie life in this unnerving feature.
‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ Review: Cinema Pinot Grigio
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen take a trip to Italy and don’t read as much in this comedy sequel.