Maya Phillips

There have been ups and downs, including a widely reviled big-screen disaster. But the latest film shows a story that is headed in the right direction.

One of the fascinating women of early literature, Circe becomes a simple witch in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster.

An August Wilson classic wouldn’t exist without a Romare Bearden masterpiece. Here’s how the two are intertwined.

This season of “The Vampire Lestat” featured an outstanding lead performance but an unrecognizable title character.

These are the images that have stuck with me, from the uplifting to the grotesque — and with a surprising amount of dancing.

Powered by exceptional performances from Jamie Bell and Richard Gadd, “Half Man” captures rare moments of male tenderness — before inevitably punishing them.

‘I Love Boosters’ Review: A Fashion-Forward Sense of Justice

This surreal satire blends anthropomorphic charm with existential dread to critique capitalism, though its meta-commentary leaves some haunting questions frustratingly unanswered.

The film that’s been adapted into a new musical created a memorable aesthetic with its cast and outfits. Its ideas about the nuclear family also made it a movie for its time.

The 2006 comedy is filled with moments big and small that have stood the test of time, thanks in no small part to Meryl Streep’s turn as Miranda Priestly.