More from Richard Newby
With ‘One Battle After Another,’ Paul Thomas Anderson Captures the Shortcomings of His Generation
Through Leonardo DiCaprio's Bob, Anderson explores limits and frustrations of a revolutionary in an America where the disenfranchisement of Black and Latino populations has grown beyond his generation's ability to combat.
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Of Course ‘Weapons’ Is About Something
Audiences are arguing over the meaning (or lack thereof) behind Zach Cregger's horror hit — but the truth is there's no such thing as a correct answer when it comes to the film.
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‘28 Years Later’ Showcases the Evolution of Boyle and Garland
No longer concerned with adults who remember how the world was before, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland ask what becomes of children raised in the ruins of a once great society.
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‘John Wick’ Spinoffs That Could Come Next
With 'Ballerina' in theaters and a Donnie Yen feature on the way, there are still plenty of ways to expand the 'Wick' universe.
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Nicolas Cage’s Best Performances, Ranked
The versatile actor, who surprised audiences in 'Longlegs,' has no shortage of roles in various films to admire.
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The New Avengers Pushes Marvel Audiences Outside Their Comfort Zone
The codependent 'Thunderbolts*' team isn't the one fans asked for, but it is also the most exciting group to emerge from the MCU in over a decade.
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‘Sinners’, Coogler and Questions of Ownership
There was a time when Black creatives could simply be grateful for the opportunity to make something, but that wasn’t true freedom. True freedom is to make it, own it, and build a legacy from it, writes The Hollywood Reporter contributor Richard Newby.
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‘Heart Eyes’ and the Surprising Love Found in the Slasher Genre
The slasher romcom shows that even a journey through the dark needs room for empathy.
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Chris Evans’ Captain America Wasn’t Expected to Save Us. So Why Is Anthony Mackie’s?
There’s an American desire for Black people to lead the charge when it comes to effecting change, and now even a Black superhero film is asked to wage war against MAGA-land, something that never would've been expected of a Captain America film in the past, writes The Hollywood Reporter contributor Richard Newby.
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Will ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Give Franchise Its First VFX Oscar?
Despite their groundbreaking and jaw-dropping visual effects work, the Apes movies have yet to win a best VFX Oscar. Will this year’s 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' at last break through?
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The Best Horror Movies of 2024
From wide releases such as 'Longlegs' and 'Nosferatu' 'to indie and streaming gems such as 'The Substance' and 'It's What's Inside,' Hollywood Reporter columnist Richard Newby looks back at the year in horror.
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‘Wicked’ Easter Eggs for Your Second (or Third) Watch
With the big-screen's two-part adaptation comes an eye towards the past, and a respect by the filmmakers for the artists who paved the yellow brick road before them.
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