Nick Schager

HBO’s ‘I Love LA’ Gives Star Rachel Sennott Her Own ‘Girls’ The new comedy skewers Los Angeles twentysomethings and their obsession with influencer culture.

"I Love L.A." is a largely middling "Entourage"-y comedy about shallow and untalented Hollywood influencers and the culture they inhabit.

HBO’s ‘I Love LA’ Gives Star Rachel Sennott Her Own ‘Girls’ The new comedy skewers Los Angeles twentysomethings and their obsession with influencer culture.

"I Love L.A." is a largely middling "Entourage"-y comedy about shallow and untalented Hollywood influencers and the culture they inhabit.

A Rude, Rebellious Emma Thompson Gets Her Own ‘Slow Horses’ Apple TV+’s new thriller “Down Cemetery Road” casts the Oscar winner as a curmudgeonly P.I.

"Down Cemetery Road" gives Emma Thompson her own "Slow Horses" - and saddles her private eye with a bloated, deflating conspiracy to investigate.

A Rude, Rebellious Emma Thompson Gets Her Own ‘Slow Horses’ Apple TV+’s new thriller “Down Cemetery Road” casts the Oscar winner as a curmudgeonly P.I.

"Down Cemetery Road" gives Emma Thompson her own "Slow Horses" - and saddles her private eye with a bloated, deflating conspiracy to investigate.

New X-Rated ‘Dracula’ Is the Wildest Version You’ll Ever See Better yet, the raunchy romp is a biting satire of A.I. on top of everything else.

"Dracula" is unquestionably the wildest film about Bram Stoker's monster in movie history.

New X-Rated ‘Dracula’ Is the Wildest Version You’ll Ever See Better yet, the raunchy romp is a biting satire of A.I. on top of everything else.

"Dracula" is unquestionably the wildest film about Bram Stoker's monster in movie history.

HBO’s New ‘It’ Series Completely Ruins Stephen King’s Epic Even that murderous clown didn’t deserve this.

"It: Welcome to Derry" is overflowing with major shortcomings, but none are quite as great as its central plot's sheer, unbridled asininity.

This Is Every Horror Film You’ve Ever Seen, Rolled Into One But is that a good thing?

“Shelby Oaks” is every horror movie rolled into one - and not in a good way.

This Is Every Horror Film You’ve Ever Seen, Rolled Into One But is that a good thing?

“Shelby Oaks” is every horror movie rolled into one - and not in a good way.

Emma Stone Stuns in the Year's Timeliest Gonzo Satire Stone and Plemons are at the top of their game in “Bugonia,” a bizarre odyssey that only works because of them.

"Bugonia" is an amusingly timely satiric nightmare bolstered by fantastic turns from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

Emma Stone Stuns in the Year's Timeliest Gonzo Satire Stone and Plemons are at the top of their game in “Bugonia,” a bizarre odyssey that only works because of them.

"Bugonia" is an amusingly timely satiric nightmare bolstered by fantastic turns from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

Tessa Thompson Storms Into the Oscar Race With ‘Hedda’ This is a sultry, sinister take on the Henrik Ibsen classic.

"Hedda" is an inventively reimagined Ibsen adaptation featuring sterling direction from Nia DaCosta and a tour-de-force turn from Tessa Thompson.

HBO’s New ‘It’ Series Completely Ruins Stephen King’s Epic Even that murderous clown didn’t deserve this.

"It: Welcome to Derry" is overflowing with major shortcomings, but none are quite as great as its central plot's sheer, unbridled asininity.

Tessa Thompson Storms Into the Oscar Race With ‘Hedda’ This is a sultry, sinister take on the Henrik Ibsen classic.

"Hedda" is an inventively reimagined Ibsen adaptation featuring sterling direction from Nia DaCosta and a tour-de-force turn from Tessa Thompson.

Ethan Hawke’s Masked Psycho Goes Full Freddy Krueger The new “Black Phone” sequel finds the modern horror icon The Grabber back for more nightmarish mayhem.

"Black Phone 2" takes the horror franchise in a hallucinatory direction, to largely unsettling results.

The Thrilling Stories of Martin Scorsese’s Life and Career The new docuseries “Mr. Scorsese” is a riveting, comprehensive portrait of one of cinema’s all-time greats—and the work that earned him that distinction.

"Mr. Scorsese" is as comprehensive as biodocs get, and it benefits from the enthusiastic participation of its subject, who revisits his life with warmth, humor, and critical thoughtfulness.

Ethan Hawke’s Masked Psycho Goes Full Freddy Krueger The new “Black Phone” sequel finds the modern horror icon The Grabber back for more nightmarish mayhem.

"Black Phone 2" takes the horror franchise in a hallucinatory direction, to largely unsettling results.

Ethan Hawke Talks His Oscar-Worthy Acting in ‘Blue Moon’ The actor has never been better than playing musical theater icon Lorenz Hart. He talks with Obsessed about his major career moment.

I spoke at length with Ethan Hawke about "Blue Moon," in which he gives the performance of his career.

The Thrilling Stories of Martin Scorsese’s Life and Career The new docuseries “Mr. Scorsese” is a riveting, comprehensive portrait of one of cinema’s all-time greats—and the work that earned him that distinction.

"Mr. Scorsese" is as comprehensive as biodocs get, and it benefits from the enthusiastic participation of its subject, who revisits his life with warmth, humor, and critical thoughtfulness.

The New Series Taking You Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is an antidote to the recent spate of exploitative serial killer series.

"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" is an empathetic corrective to typical true-crime sagas - even if its considerate approach costs it suspense.

Ethan Hawke Talks His Oscar-Worthy Acting in ‘Blue Moon’ The actor has never been better than playing musical theater icon Lorenz Hart. He talks with Obsessed about his major career moment.

I spoke at length with Ethan Hawke about "Blue Moon," in which he gives the performance of his career.

The New Series Taking You Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is an antidote to the recent spate of exploitative serial killer series.

"Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy" is an empathetic corrective to typical true-crime sagas - even if its considerate approach costs it suspense.

Jason Clarke Is Unforgettable as the Murderous Alex Murdaugh Hulu’s “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” brings the true-crime tabloid saga to riveting life.

"Murdaugh: Death in the Family" is a thorough and riveting dramatization of the true-crime saga, elevated by a sterling lead performance by Jason Clarke.

Jason Clarke Is Unforgettable as the Murderous Alex Murdaugh Hulu’s “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” brings the true-crime tabloid saga to riveting life.

"Murdaugh: Death in the Family" is a thorough and riveting dramatization of the true-crime saga, elevated by a sterling lead performance by Jason Clarke.

Will Arnett and Laura Dern Shine in Bradley Cooper’s Latest “Is This Thing On?” is basically Cooper’s less intense version of “Marriage Story.”

Writer/director Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" (at @TheNYFF) is an amiable comedy-drama about marriage that's elevated by standout turns by Will Arnett and Laura Dern.

Will Arnett and Laura Dern Shine in Bradley Cooper’s Latest “Is This Thing On?” is basically Cooper’s less intense version of “Marriage Story.”

Writer/director Bradley Cooper's "Is This Thing On?" (at @TheNYFF) is an amiable comedy-drama about marriage that's elevated by standout turns by Will Arnett and Laura Dern.

This Is the Funniest—and Darkest—Satire of the Year “No Other Choice” is a pitch-black, deliciously devious comedy that far too many people will relate to.

“No Other Choice” (at @TheNYFF) is a caustically satiric portrait of the rat race as legitimately killer, and another feather in the cap of one of world cinema’s true maestros.

Dakota Fanning’s Horror Movie Is a Delicious Halloween Treat Spooky Season just got more interesting.

"Vicious" is a sly, sinister film about self-loathing, sacrifice, and the things people will do to survive—with a great tormented performance from Dakota Fanning at its center.

Tim Robinson Fanatics Will Love His Bonkers New Comedy The cult-favorite comedy star stays true to his wacko brand in HBO’s “The Chair Company.”

"The Chair Company" is more of the same inspired Tim Robinson lunacy - except this time, with a conspiratorial mystery-thriller twist.

Agatha Christie Is Rolling in Her Grave Over This New Film Keira Knightley stars in “The Woman in Cabin 10,” a Netflix whodunnit that even mystery obsessives will groan over.

"The Woman in Cabin 10" is a wannabe Agatha Christie whodunit with all the grace and cunning of an anvil to the head.