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10 Arts and Culture Favorites From 2024
An uproarious revisionist take on history, a charming stop-motion feature and a particularly juicy season of reality television are among the picks by THR’s arts and culture critic.
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Review: Barry Jenkins Can’t Quite Save Disney’s Scattered Prequel
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Blue Ivy Carter and Kelvin Harrison Jr. lend their voices to the "live-action" animated origin story about the young cat (Aaron Pierre) who becomes Simba's royal father.
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‘Cult of Love’ Theater Review: Shailene Woodley and Barbie Ferreira Make Their Broadway Debuts in Leslye Headland’s Electric Family Drama
Zachary Quinto and Roberta Colindrez also star in the new play from the creator of 'Russian Doll' and 'The Acolyte,' about the toxic dynamics within a devoutly religious family at Christmastime.
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Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the Best Films of 2024
A heady rush of romantic addiction, a transcendent reflection on community, a searing refugee drama and an empathetic portrait of fury rank among THR film reviewers' favorites of the year.
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‘Carry-On’ Review: Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman Face Off in Netflix’s Satisfyingly Tense Airport Thriller
A TSA agent is blackmailed by a shadowy figure trying to get a mysterious package aboard a Christmas Day flight in the latest feature directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ('The Shallows').
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‘Waves’ Review: The Czech Republic’s Oscar Entry Is a Thrilling Affirmation of the Importance of Independent Journalism
Inspired by the true story of a Czechoslovakian public radio station, the Jiri Mádl-directed drama centers on two young brothers during the Prague Spring and the aftermath of the Warsaw Pact invasion.
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The Hollywood Reporter’s Critics Pick the Best Movie Performances of 2024
THR celebrates the most dazzling screen turns of the year — from a furious Marianne Jean-Baptiste to a kinky Nicole Kidman, a towering Adrien Brody to a magnetic Denzel Washington.
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‘Moana 2’ Review: Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson in a Visually Dazzling but Narratively Uninspiring Sequel
Disney Animation's follow-up to its 2016 hit sees its wayfinding heroine assembling a ragtag crew for a dangerous quest to find a lost island, in order to save her own community.
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‘Spellbound’ Review: Rachel Zegler and Nicole Kidman in an Animated Netflix Fantasy That Conjures as Much Déjà Vu as Magic
Produced by Skydance Animation's John Lasseter and directed by 'Shrek' co-helmer Vicky Jenson, the musical follows a teenage princess trying to undo the curse that turned her parents into monsters.
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‘Night Is Not Eternal’ Review: Nanfu Wang’s HBO Doc Is a Sharp, Timely Examination of the Fight Against Fascism
The latest movie from the 'Hooligan Sparrow' and 'One Child Nation' filmmaker explores her friendship with Cuban activist Rosa Maria Payá to better understand dissent against authoritarian rule.
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Critic’s Notebook: The Under-Seen Films That Speak to This Moment in American Politics
In the wake of the 2024 election, THR's arts and culture critic reflects on the minor key narratives and international offerings that illustrate how we got here — and where to go now.
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‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Review: Judy Greer in an Uneven Holiday Flick with an Ecclesiastical Spin
Pete Holmes and Lauren Graham also star in the adaptation of Barbara Robinson's 1972 children's book about six unruly siblings, directed by Dallas Jenkins ('The Chosen').
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