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08:07

Everyone expected more from the evening 'Invite,' audience included

In the new comedy "The Invite," Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde play a San Francisco couple who spend an evening getting to know their upstairs neighbors, played by Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton. It's Wilde's third directorial effort after her earlier films, "Booksmart," and "Don't Worry Darling." "The Invite" opens in theaters this week. Our film critic Justin Chang has this review.

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08:50

'Toy Story 5' surges into the digital age — while also peering lovingly backward

Justin Chang is a critic for The New Yorker. He reviewed "Toy Story 5."

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08:42

Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'

Justin Chang is a film critic for The New Yorker. He reviewed Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day."

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05:30

2 young directors strike big at the box office with 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'

Film critic JUSTIN CHANG reviews the horror films “Backrooms” and “Obsession”.

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07:55

Back from Cannes, a critic shares the films he's most excited to see again

The Cannes Film Festival has been a launchpad for some of the most acclaimed films in recent years, including "Drive My Car," "The Zone Of interest," "Anora" and last year's "Sentimental Value" and "The Secret Agent." Our film critic, Justin Chang, returned from the festival earlier this week. He says that although it wasn't a banner year for Cannes, there still were many good movies, and even a few great movies, to look forward to.

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15:43

Rooted in nature, 'Silent Friend' will change the way you see the trees

Film critic JUSTIN CHANG reviews Silent Friend, a century-spanning film about humanity’s relationship with the plant world.

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08:32

A filmmaker tries to make sense of her past in the achingly sad 'Blue Heron'

Sophy Romvari's semi-autobiographical drama touches on her childhood in British Columbia and her family's experience of tragedy. Blue Heron has won numerous prizes at international film festivals.

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08:33

'The Drama' is a half-baked comedy about wedding stress and cancel culture

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play an engaged couple whose happiness is derailed when a boozy game of "What's the Worst Thing You've Ever Done?" uncovers a dark secret from the past.

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08:47

Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3'

Justin Chang is a film critic for The New Yorker magazine. He reviewed the new film "Miroirs No. 3."

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12:00

Project Hail Mary' is a space comedy that comes off as glib and earthbound

Ryan Gosling plays an astronaut in this derivative, carefully manufactured crowd-pleaser; Project Hail Mary doesn't feel like storytelling so much as mechanical engineering.

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