Best of 2022 (So Far)
Our critics pick the year's best shows, movies and albums
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review
Taika Waititi's sequel has a pleasing, let's-try-it-on-and-shoot-the-works effervescence.
TV
‘Big Brother 24’ Cast Includes a Vegas Performer, a Hypnotherapist and More
Beginning on Wednesday night, 16 new houseguests will be moving into the mid-century Palm Springs inspired “BB Motel” for Season 24 of “Big Brother.” The 90-minute premiere on CBS will feature…
Film
Woody Allen Plans French-Language Film to Shoot in Paris, But Financing Not Yet in Place
While promoting the French release of his 2020 film “Rifkin’s Festival,” Woody Allen said he was planning to shoot his next movie in Paris. The New York-based director told the French…
Digital
The Rise of #Gentleminions: Why Gen-Z Is Wearing Suits to See ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
A new trend on TikTok and Twitter took shape over the past week, with groups of young moviegoers dressing in formal attire for "Minions."
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Critics Pick
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman star in Taika Waititi's fun "Ragnarok" sequel.
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‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" bridges the hench-whozits' origin story with the rest of the franchise, introducing Gru in enfant terrible mode.
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‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’
The deceptions and symmetries are standard, but the actors are marvelous in an imitation Jane Austen drama that comes close enough to the real thing.
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‘Fourth of July’
A New York geek goes to visit his family in Maine over July 4th, only to confront a clan that's rude, crude, and defiantly incorrect. But are they the problem or is he?
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‘Stranger Things 4 Volume 2’
The final episodes of "Stranger Things 4" double down on the season's ambition while coming full circle back to Hawkins.
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‘The Bear’
"The Bear," starring "Shameless" breakout Jeremy Allen White and now streaming on Hulu, dives into restaurant culture to find new depth.
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‘Gordita Chronicles’
"Gordita Chronicles," on HBO Max, resembles a Latina spin on "The Wonder Years."
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‘Menudo: Forever Young’
HBO Max's "Menudo: Forever Young" docuseries revisits the iconic boy band's legacy, and the dark side of abuse that's never been a secret.
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Soccer Mommy’s ‘Sometimes, Forever’
On her great new third album, "Sometimes, Forever," Soccer Mommy paints a cloudy picture, but lets some summer sunshine creep through.
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Redd Kross’ ‘Neurotica’
Redd Kross' "Neurotica," one of the best power-pop albums of the '80s, finally gets its due in a beautifully remastered reissue.
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Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’
Drake momentarily sets aside the hip-hop of "Certified Lover Boy" for dance music on "Honestly, Nevermind," a more satisfying follow-up.
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Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’
On "Twelve Carat Toothache," Post Malone has a few lighter moments (like a Doja Cat collab), but focuses on songs about bottoming out.
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‘King James’
"King James," a play by Rajiv Joseph at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum, has two LeBron James fans bonding and blowing up over their B-ball hero.
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‘Bruce’
Created by the duo behind the Broadway musical "Bandstand," "Bruce" tries to make fresh waves from the stormy creation of the mega-hit film.
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‘Trading Places’
Premiering at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and aimed at Broadway, this screwball switcheroo has a long way to go before it's a safe bet.
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‘1776’
This Broadway-bound musical revival, now at American Repertory Theater, infuses the story of the Continental Congress with 20/20 hindsight.
VIP+
How U.S. Movie Trailer Spending Compares With Pre-Pandemic Levels
Despite viewer fragmentation, film promos still hit the broadest swath of viewers, so are studios back to their outlays of old?
Awards
Emmys 2022: Voting Ballots Reveal Sharp Increase in Submissions in Drama and Supporting Categories
The nominations round for the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards is now underway.
