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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

As the women of Wakanda struggle to fill the void T'Challa has left, Coogler stages an intricate geopolitical thriller.
‘Spirited’

This musical update of a holiday classic should make for 'good afternoon' viewing this season.
Critics Pick
‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’

A knowingly over-the-top satirical biopic portrays "Weird Al" Yankovic as a geek who became an absurdly big star.
Critics Pick
‘Decision to Leave’

At the peak of his powers, full of wit and melancholy, Park Chan-wook creates the platonic ideal of the romantic, elaborate noir thriller.

‘The Crown’

The fifth season of "The Crown" is the show's weakest outing yet: A generally scattered and unfocused show is less disciplined than ever.
‘The Calling’

So much happens in "The Calling," from David E. Kelley, that little ends up carrying weight.
‘Blockbuster’

"Blockbuster" quickly gets stuck in a low gear that never quite lets it live up to its potential.
‘God Forbid’

It covers the graceless fall of Jerry Falwell Jr., who after the death of his father was placed in the presidency of Liberty University.

Drake’s ‘Her Loss’

Drake is back on his game with "Her Loss," which has levity where the last album had sulking. 21 Savage is employed far less often but makes for an edgy, strategic foil.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’

Taylor Swift's "Midnights" is a pendulum swing away from "Folklore" and "Evermore," in trading acoustic instruments for electronic ones, but it feels like their continuation, in sheer intimacy terms.
Muni Love’s ‘Public Displays of Affection’

Megan Thee Stallion's "Traumazine" goes lighter on her trademark sensuality and humor as it deals with well-known career and personal drama.
Noah Cyrus’ ‘The Hardest Part’

Six years after the release of "Lemonade," pop icon Beyoncé has come through again with the sticky, sweaty, hedonistic "Renaissance."

‘The Piano Lesson’

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Brooks lead the cast of "The Piano Lesson," August Wilson's story of a family haunted by ghosts of the past.
‘Funny Girl’

Lea Michele gives this 'Funny Girl' what the revival previously lacked: charisma, astonishing vocals and assuredness — not to mention a killer fan base.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’

"Devil Wears Prada," the Broadway-bound new musical, now premiering in Chicago, needs to take a cue from Miranda Priestly and get meaner.
‘The Kite Runner’

Starring Amir Arison, this stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's novel is a heartbreaker -- but so uplifting, it's worth the pain.

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