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In Theaters
Annihilation
A cerebral and frightening film that doesn't settle for cheap monster scares. A movie with real themes to think and talk about.
Streaming
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Fun to watch and genuinely interesting, but ultimately feels like a protracted stunt.
Blu-ray
Logan Lucky
A slight but fun hillbilly heist movie from the un-retired Steven Soderbergh. Some of the performers are having a little too much fun, but is that such a bad thing?
In Theaters
The Dark Crystal
Henson and Oz took their artistry to new heights with this fantasy fable that really holds up, for the most part.
Streaming
Mute
Mute is a baffling movie that strings us along as if it is building to something meaningful, but which ultimately amounts to almost nothing. The setting and tone are so chaotic and the characters’ motivations and actions ...
In Theaters
Game Night
A surprisingly funny high-concept comedy that gets two important things right: it plays to the strength of its cast and trades improv for plot.