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He goes by different names: The Shape, the Boogeyman, Michael Myers.

All the Movies in the 'Halloween' Franchise, Ranked

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There's a type of nostalgic music documentary that's content to play the hits, providing all the surface pleasures of a well-executed jukebox musical with some charming anecdotes and self-serving moments of reflection, and then there's a second type that digs deeper.

Todd Haynes' 'The Velvet Underground' Understands What Makes a Great Rock Documentary

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In earlier eras, watching a James Bond movie required only a passing knowledge with the character's proclivities: author Ian Fleming's super-spy has a licence to kill, an active sex life, and an often-stated preference for unstirred beverages.

What You Need to Remember from Other James Bond Movies to Fully Enjoy 'No Time to Die'

Showtime

After five seasons of schemes, betrayals, and triple-crosses, Damien Lewis's endlessly clever Bobby Axelrod finally faced a tricky situation he couldn't think his way out of.

The 'Billions' Season 5 Finale Totally Transforms the Show's Central Rivalry

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When it debuted in 2018, Venom, the delightfully bizarre Tom Hardy starring comic book film based on the inky-goo-covered alien antihero, was presented as a love story between man and symbiote, but the behind-the-scenes story was one of corporate acrimony.

What the Shocking 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Twist Means For the Franchise 

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When Jake Gyllenhaal opens his eyes, everything else on screen fades into the background.

Netflix's Thriller 'The Guilty' Puts Jake Gyllenhaal in an Emergency Pressure Cooker

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Like any down-on-their luck hero, the action movie never gives up.

The Best Action Movies of 2021 (So Far)

Paul Thomas Anderson is back in '70s California, where the sun is shining, David Bowie is playing, and Bradley Cooper looks like he's about to have a total meltdown.

Paul Thomas Anderson's New Movie 'Licorice Pizza' Looks Like Scuzzy, SoCal Fun

Check your calendar: Today is September 21, 2021, and that means it's time to once again remember the 21st of September, the specific date immortalized in Earth, Wind, and Fire's 1978 hit "September."

If This Is Really Demi Adejuyigbe's Last 'September' Video, It's a Perfect Farewell

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"Cowboys always cook," notes Clint Eastwood's ex-rodeo star in the languid second half of his new film, the rambling road drama Cry Macho.

Clint Eastwood's 'Cry Macho' Is a Kinder, Gentler Cowboy Movie

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At the beginning of last year, it was impossible to predict just how much the moviegoing experience would change over the following months as theaters across the globe closed, many films shifted to a streaming-only release strategy, and blockbusters got punted to a year or two later in the wake of the pandemic.

The Best Movies of 2021 (So Far), Ranked

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It's beginning to feel like the movies are (tentatively) back!

All the Movies in the 'Halloween' Franchise, Ranked

Michael Myers is not messing around.

Todd Haynes' 'The Velvet Underground' Understands What Makes a Great Rock Documentary

This fractured portrait of the beloved band, out on Apple TV+, is more than just an exercise in '60s nostalgia.

What You Need to Remember from Other James Bond Movies to Fully Enjoy 'No Time to Die'

The Daniel Craig era closes with a story that builds on the events of the previous Bond adventures.

The 'Billions' Season 5 Finale Totally Transforms the Show's Central Rivalry

"No Direction Home" might be the biggest gamble in the history of the show.

What the Shocking 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Twist Means For the Franchise

Venom and Eddie seem like they're about to make some new friends.

Netflix's Thriller 'The Guilty' Puts Jake Gyllenhaal in an Emergency Pressure Cooker

This remake of a 2018 Danish film adds fire, sweat, and even more capital-A acting to an already intense set-up.

The Best Action Movies of 2021 (So Far)

Looking for explosions? You came to the right place.

Paul Thomas Anderson's New Movie 'Licorice Pizza' Looks Like Scuzzy, SoCal Fun

The 'Boogie Nights' director returns to '70s SoCal with Bradley Cooper, Cooper Hoffman, and Alana Haim.

If This Is Really Demi Adejuyigbe's Last 'September' Video, It's a Perfect Farewell

One of the internet's best traditions gets an endearingly goofy send-off.

Clint Eastwood's 'Cry Macho' Is a Kinder, Gentler Cowboy Movie

An ex-rodeo star, a rowdy teenager, and a wild rooster walk into a bar...

The Best Movies of 2021 (So Far), Ranked

Here's a short list of every movie you absolutely need to see this year.

30 Movies We're Excited to Watch This Fall

It's time to put on a mask and head back to the movies to see 'Dune,' 'House of Gucci,' and a ton more blockbusters and indie releases.