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The Equalizer: Denzel Washington’s Lone, Confusing Franchise

Why would one of our greatest living actors take shelter in an old-fashioned series of vengeance pictures?

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"Bottoms" Proves Rachel Sennott Is a Comedy Star

The actress is hilarious as the ringleader of a high-school fight club

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Why Does Netflix Keep Churning Out Action Movie Knockoffs?

How "Heart of Stone," "Red Notice" and "The Gray Man" became Netflix action "mockbusters"

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Remembering the Boundless Enthusiasm of Paul Reubens

The man best known as Pee-Wee Herman died today at the age of 70

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The “Barbie” Movie Is Better Than It Has Any Business Being

The Greta Gerwig film blends feel-good camp with moving real-world anxieties

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Can Tom Cruise Save the Movies With Another “Mission: Impossible” Sequel?

The actor returns as Ethan Hunt in one of the best action movies of the year

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“Joy Ride” Deserves More Than Those “Hangover” Comparisons

The sex-positive comedy includes thoughtful consideration of Asian-American identity

Music

Like It or Not, Indie Rock Is Getting Old

But bands like The Hold Steady and The National are embracing their Dad Rock status — and celebrating rare ninth albums after decades of playing together

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Is Vin Diesel the New Sylvester Stallone?

"Fast X" marks the latest moment in his trajectory from aspiring filmmaker to unlikely movie star with a character-actor affect to de facto auteur

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Is “Air” a Worthy Ben and Matt Reunion?

The pair have plenty of charisma, but the movie never fully reckons with the nostalgia

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In Defense of Chris Pine, the Best Hollywood Chris

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" pushes him past Pratt, Evans and Hemsworth