"Project Hail Mary" Didn’t Take Off
With a quirky outline, Project Hail Mary stays within the bounds of human language and imperial fantasy.

Charlotte Gainsbourg looks at her mother Jane Birkin in a way she never did, overcoming a sense of reserve. Using a camera lens, they expose themselves to each other, begin to step back, leaving space for a mother-daughter relationship.
With a quirky outline, Project Hail Mary stays within the bounds of human language and imperial fantasy.
Given Hollywood's history of racism and financial motivations, how much progress can we expect? Plus: a list of excellent films by Black directors.
Based on the legendary creature, the Chupacabra, this live-action movie brings an adventure to all.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is exactly as the title describes, yet unexpectedly so. It's like the Matrix, but with OCD and hallucinogens, plus a heart’s dose of mother-daughter intergenerational intercultural growing pains. Review and cast.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
Critical Incident is worthy of a weekend binge, keeping you guessing right up until the end.