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‘Eden’ Review: Jude Law Leads a Starry Cast Marooned in Ron Howard’s Odd and Off-Putting Survival Tale

Sydney Sweeney, Ana de Armas and Vanessa Kirby are among the ensemble of this true-life thriller about a 1920s German philosopher who starts a new life on an uninhabited island.

'Eden'

‘The Fire Inside’ Review: Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry Give Knockout Performances in Barry Jenkins-Penned Boxing Drama

Cinematographer Rachel Morrison makes her directorial debut with this chronicle of the career of two-time Olympic gold medal-winner Claressa Shields.

The Fire Inside

‘Friendship’ Review: Netflix Funnyman Tim Robinson Conquers the Big Screen in a Squirmy Bro-Com Co-Starring Paul Rudd

Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung and also featuring Kate Mara and Jack Dylan Grazer, the film is about two neighbors whose friendship takes an awkward turn.

Friendship

‘Sketch’ Review: A Tender Tony Hale Anchors an Audacious, Intensely Colorful Tween Adventure

A 10-year-old girl's grief manifests as violent drawings come to life in writer-director Seth Worley's Spielbergian debut feature, also starring D'Arcy Carden.

'Sketch'

‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: Despite a Dancing Tom Hiddleston, Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaptation Can’t Quite Find Its Footing

Mark Hamill, Karen Gillan and Chiwetel Ejiofor also star in the genre-tripping film about embracing hope in the face of tragedy.

The Life of Chuck

‘We Live in Time’ Review: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield Deliver Achingly Resonant Performances in a Poignant Romantic Drama

The two-hander, about a contemporary British couple facing a devastating medical diagnosis, is the latest from 'Brooklyn' director John Crowley.

We Live in Time

‘Moonstruck’: THR’s 1987 Review

On Dec. 18, 1987, MGM unveiled Norman Jewison's romantic comedy, starring Cher and Nicolas Cage, in theaters.

Cher and Nicolas Cage in 1987's 'Moonstruck.'

‘Jumanji’: THR’s 1995 Review

On Dec. 15, 1995, TriStar unveiled the Robin Williams starrer in theaters.

'Jumanji' (1995)

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’: THR’s 2000 Review

On Nov. 17, 2000, Universal released the Jim Carrey-starring live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic.

Jim Carrey in 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

‘Dicks: The Musical’ Review: Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp Court Cult Status With Outrageously Amusing ‘Parent Trap’ Riff

Directed by Larry Charles and also featuring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally and Megan Thee Stallion, the film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

TIFF - Dicks: The Musical

‘Poolman’ Review: Chris Pine’s Noir-Drenched L.A. Comedy Is a Shrill Misfire

Pine directs and stars in this misguided 'Chinatown' spoof with Annette Bening, Danny DeVito and Jennifer Jason Leigh in thankless supporting roles.

Poolman

‘Ezra’ Review: Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne and Robert De Niro in a Sensitive Drama About the Challenges of Autism

Also featuring Whoopi Goldberg and newcomer William A. Fitzgerald in the title role, director Tony Goldwyn's film centers on a neurodivergent 11-year-old boy and his family.

Robert De Niro and Bobby Cannavale in 'Ezra'

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