'Mortal Engines' Internally Combusts
Long on CGI but short on any real inspiration, this adaptation of a fantasy series about giant cities that roam a post-apocalyptic landscape quickly runs out of gas.
Arts & Life
Well-Versed: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' Is A Gorgeous, Fun, Warm-Hearted Treat
Many Spider-Men and -Women meet up in this "graphically dazzling, generously imaginative, nakedly optimistic, mercilessly funny" and refreshingly inclusive animated film.
In Grisly, Sadistic 'The House That Jack Built,' Lars von Trier Deconstructs Himself
This uber-violent film about a remorseless serial killer (Matt Dillon) requires an iron stomach, but it's a "thoughtful, honest onscreen meditation on morality and personal culpability."
This 'Broken Ornament' Led To Christmas Magic
Award-winning illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi got the idea for his new children's book when his own daughter accidentally dropped a beloved Christmas ornament, and he made up a story to comfort her. W
Richard E. Grant Barely Survived Childhood. Now He's Thriving As An Actor
The self-described "lifelong character actor" plays an alcoholic sidekick in the film Can You Ever Forgive Me? Through Grant is allergic to alcohol, he grew up in Swaziland with an alcoholic father.
As 'Springsteen On Broadway' Closes, Its Excellent Film Welcomes A New Audience
Springsteen has performed his one-man show over 230 times since its debut last year. But, just as the Boss bids adieu to Broadway, a new film documenting the show is set to premiere on Netflix.
Obama Photographer Uses 'Shade' To Contrast Presidents, Political Landscapes
On Instagram and in his latest book, former White House photographer Pete Souza juxtaposes images of the 44th president as critical counterpoints to headlines and tweets generated by the 45th.
In 'Roma,' A Director Re-Creates The City — And The Caretaker — Of His Youth
Alfonso Cuarón, now an Oscar-winning filmmaker, has a new movie set in his childhood neighborhood in Mexico City. But it's really about the live-in nanny and housekeeper who helped raise him.
The Cure, Janet Jackson, Radiohead Among Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2019
The institution chose seven inductees from a field of 15 to honor at next March's ceremony, including Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music and The Zombies.
Reading The Game: Walden
Our occasional series on storytelling in video games returns with the most intentionally literary game we've ever looked at: Walden, A Game, in which you play as Henry David Thoreau (yes, really).