![]() ![]() ![]() In the original short, a serial killer forces the group to sacrifice whoever is Blackest in order to save themselves. Based on 3-PEAT Comedy’s 2018 Comedy Central digital short of the same name, it asks a simple question: If the Black character is always the first to go in a horror movie, what happens when the whole cast is Black? The scares may be underserved, but the laughs and Blackness commentary make this a thrilling rollercoaster of a film. “The Blackening” is the first great horror parody of the post-“Get Out” era. Plus: Read IndieWire’s interview with filmmaker Wes Anderson and star Adrien Brody. As expected, the world of “Asteroid City” is meticulously arranged with clockwork precision, and - as expected - that world is then populated with memorable characters who try to assert the same degree of control over their own lives. A film about a television program about a play within a play “about infinity and I don’t know what else” (as one character describes it), this delightfully profound desert charmer - by far the director’s best effort since “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” and in some respects the most poignant thing he’s ever made - boasts all of his usual hallmarks and then some.Ī multi-tiered framing device, diorama-esque shot design, and Tilda Swinton affectlessly saying things like “I never had children, but sometimes I wonder if I wish I should have” are just some of the many signature flourishes that you might recognize from Anderson’s previous work and/or the endless parade of A.I.-generated TikToks that imitate his style. Like any movie by Wes Anderson, “Asteroid City” is the epitome of a Wes Anderson movie. Where to Find It: Select theaters, with expansion to follow on June 23 “Asteroid City” (directed by Wes Anderson) - IndieWire Critic’s Pick Additionally, our coverage will provide alternative viewing options whenever they are available. We encourage readers to follow the safety precautions provided by CDC and health authorities. ![]() Week of June 12 – June 18 New Films in TheatersĪs new movies open in theaters during the COVID-19 pandemic, IndieWire will continue to review them whenever possible. All told: it’s fine! (But the Michael Keaton stuff really is delightful.)Įlsewhere, Tim Story’s very funny “The Blackening” arrives, Peter Sohn’s sparky Pixar rom-com “Elemental” lands, and Netflix rolls out its bone-crunching sequel “Extraction 2.”Įach film is now available in a theater near you or in the comfort of your own home (or, in some cases, both, the convenience of it all). Read on for the best movies of 2022, ranked! (And for more, explore the best movies of previous years with our guides on 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018.Most moviegoers will likely be flocking to Andy Muschietti’s “The Flash,” which finally arrives in theaters after a number of scheduling switcheroos, bad publicity for its embattled star, and the total overhaul of DC Studios. More headline-grabbing films include another great Adam Sandler dramatic turn in Netflix’s Hustle, the surprise Predator return-to-form prequel Prey, the latest from auteurs Jordan Peele and Robert Eggers ( Nope and The Northman, respectively), and Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which sees anime continuing to make inroads with critics and at the box office. With afterburners activated, the crowd-pleasing blockbuster set records across the board, including an easy landing on the coveted billion-dollar movie hall of fame. Of course, no story about the state of movies in 2022 is complete without full mention of Top Gun: Maverick. Spring saw a string of critical hits, including the dark crime epic on The Batman, the spirited YA comedy Turning Red from Pixar, and two from A24: Some throwback horror with X, and Everything Everywhere All At Once, which would become A24’s biggest box office hit, surpassing Hereditary. The year started strong with Scream in January, becoming the first Certified Fresh movie in the franchise since 1997’s Scream 2. Welcome to the best-reviewed movies of 2022! All eyes are on the film slate as 2022 represents the first year since the pandemic lockdown that saw theaters back at full capacity. Featured image: A24.) Best Movies of 2022 Ranked (Photo by Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection. ![]()
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