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There’s scorched earth with a little bit of hope in this month’s sci-fi picks.
Wunmi Mosaku on Why ‘Sinners’ Is the ‘Greatest Love Story Ever Told’
The British Nigerian actress’s turn as the hoodoo-practicing love interest has given her a brighter spotlight. She is trying to stay grounded through it all.
8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
‘My Robot Sophia’: An Unsettling Look Into the Soul of a Machine
This film by Jon Kasbe and Crystal Moselle skirts gimmicks to examine a creator’s drive to build a humanoid device powered by artificial intelligence.
‘Nonnas’ Review: Oversauced
Vince Vaughn plays a restaurant owner who hires Italian grandmothers to cook for him in this corn-filled gabagool.
Which AirPods Should You Buy in 2025?
There is no wrong answer, but there is a right one.
‘Caught by the Tides’ Review: Jia Zhangke Sees Constant Flux
The Chinese director shot two decades of footage for his new film, which captures his country in tumult and one woman living through it.
‘Friendship’ Review: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd Hit Maximum Cringe
Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in the kind of comedy you watch from behind your hands.
‘Summer of 69’ Review: A Crash Course in Carnal Knowledge
Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut centers on a nerdy teenager who hires a stripper for a sexual education, but the movie favors modesty over vulgarity.
‘Juliet & Romeo’ Review: Tragedy Executed as Farce
This movie musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers is no “& Juliet” — that is, it’s no fun.