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Lockbox Draws Early Backlash Over PTSD Portrayal Despite Strong Gugino Turn

Critics say the film reduces veteran trauma to a plot device that weakens its mystery and tone.

John Krasinski Praises Indian Cinema, Says He Wants to Watch Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar

Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Premieres in Cannes Competition as Korea’s Costliest Film

‘Apex’ Climbs Netflix Top 10 on Star‑Powered Survival Thrills

Oscar Isaac Says Infamous ‘Somehow, Palpatine Returned’ Line Was Added in Last-Minute Reshoots

Mia Hansen-Løve Honored at D’A Festival, Reaffirms Independence as Wollstonecraft Film Faces Funding Hurdles

Almodóvar’s ‘Amarga Navidad’ Opens Friday as Spain’s Top New Release

Karan Johar Hails Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Aesthetic Vision, Admits Fashion and Buying Regrets

Junglee Pictures Taps Raj Kumar Gupta to Direct Untitled Tentpole

Mel Gibson at 70: From 'Mad Max' Icon to Trump's 'Special Ambassador'

Joachim Trier’s Valor Sentimental Opens in Theaters With Rave Reviews and Awards Momentum

Love Actually Stays a 2025 Holiday Staple With Sky Cinema Airings and Broad Streaming Access

Police Arrest Son After Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Brentwood

Cattet and Forzani’s ‘Reflection in a Dead Diamond’ Debuts on Shudder

Jodie Foster Says 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Should Have Been an Eight-Hour Series

‘Eternity’ Draws Praise for Performances, Questions Over Script Ahead of Release

Violent Ends Opens in Theaters With IFC as Reviews Spotlight Billy Magnussen

Pathirathri Opens to Tepid Reviews as Performances Outshine a Thin Script

Kelly Reichardt’s ‘The Mastermind’ Opens to Strong Reviews for a Quiet, Offbeat Heist

Guadagnino’s After the Hunt Reaches Theaters to Measured Reviews Focused on Roberts