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Every Noah Baumbach Movie, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/mov... #11pmspecial
#3 - The Squid and the Whale [82] - "Acutely observed, faultlessly acted, graced with piercing emotion and unsparing honesty, it will make you laugh because you can't bear to cry." - Ken Turan, LA Times
#3 - The Squid and the Whale [82] - "Acutely observed, faultlessly acted, graced with piercing emotion and unsparing honesty, it will make you laugh because you can't bear to cry." - Ken Turan, LA Times
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Every Noah Baumbach Movie, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/mov... #11pmspecial
#3 - The Squid and the Whale [82] - "Acutely observed, faultlessly acted, graced with piercing emotion and unsparing honesty, it will make you laugh because you can't bear to cry." - Ken Turan, LA Times
#3 - The Squid and the Whale [82] - "Acutely observed, faultlessly acted, graced with piercing emotion and unsparing honesty, it will make you laugh because you can't bear to cry." - Ken Turan, LA Times
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery [82] is now in theaters: www.metacritic.com/movie/wake-u...
"With its Gothic atmosphere and deeper themes, Wake Up Dead Man has a darker tone than the previous Knives Out films. Yet it is also the funniest and most playful so far." - Caryn James, BBC
"With its Gothic atmosphere and deeper themes, Wake Up Dead Man has a darker tone than the previous Knives Out films. Yet it is also the funniest and most playful so far." - Caryn James, BBC
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery [82] is now in theaters: www.metacritic.com/movie/wake-u...
"With its Gothic atmosphere and deeper themes, Wake Up Dead Man has a darker tone than the previous Knives Out films. Yet it is also the funniest and most playful so far." - Caryn James, BBC
"With its Gothic atmosphere and deeper themes, Wake Up Dead Man has a darker tone than the previous Knives Out films. Yet it is also the funniest and most playful so far." - Caryn James, BBC
Definitely, Maybe [59] is a $4 VOD: www.metacritic.com/movie/defini... #11pmspecial
"Put simply, the film excels most at not being awful." - Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club
"Put simply, the film excels most at not being awful." - Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Definitely, Maybe [59] is a $4 VOD: www.metacritic.com/movie/defini... #11pmspecial
"Put simply, the film excels most at not being awful." - Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club
"Put simply, the film excels most at not being awful." - Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club
Hamnet [85] is a Metacritic Must-See (now in theaters): www.metacritic.com/movie/hamnet/
"Hamnet is devastating, maybe the most emotionally shattering movie I’ve seen in years." - Bilge Ebiri, NY Magazine (Vulture)
"Hamnet is devastating, maybe the most emotionally shattering movie I’ve seen in years." - Bilge Ebiri, NY Magazine (Vulture)
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hamnet [85] is a Metacritic Must-See (now in theaters): www.metacritic.com/movie/hamnet/
"Hamnet is devastating, maybe the most emotionally shattering movie I’ve seen in years." - Bilge Ebiri, NY Magazine (Vulture)
"Hamnet is devastating, maybe the most emotionally shattering movie I’ve seen in years." - Bilge Ebiri, NY Magazine (Vulture)
The Secret Agent [91] is a Metacritic Must-See: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-se...
"If you’re willing to bend with the story, The Secret Agent will take you places movies rarely go." - Matt Zoller Seitz
"If you’re willing to bend with the story, The Secret Agent will take you places movies rarely go." - Matt Zoller Seitz
November 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Secret Agent [91] is a Metacritic Must-See: www.metacritic.com/movie/the-se...
"If you’re willing to bend with the story, The Secret Agent will take you places movies rarely go." - Matt Zoller Seitz
"If you’re willing to bend with the story, The Secret Agent will take you places movies rarely go." - Matt Zoller Seitz
Frankenstein [77] is on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/movie/franke...
"One of del Toro’s finest, this is epic-scale storytelling of uncommon beauty, feeling and artistry." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
"One of del Toro’s finest, this is epic-scale storytelling of uncommon beauty, feeling and artistry." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Frankenstein [77] is on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/movie/franke...
"One of del Toro’s finest, this is epic-scale storytelling of uncommon beauty, feeling and artistry." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
"One of del Toro’s finest, this is epic-scale storytelling of uncommon beauty, feeling and artistry." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
Stranger Things S5 [71] is now on Netflix (and the first 28 critic reviews are lodged): www.metacritic.com/tv/stranger-...
"But if the actors are too old to be doing this, Stranger Things itself feels fairly energetic and youthful even after all this time." - Alan Sepinwall
"But if the actors are too old to be doing this, Stranger Things itself feels fairly energetic and youthful even after all this time." - Alan Sepinwall
November 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Stranger Things S5 [71] is now on Netflix (and the first 28 critic reviews are lodged): www.metacritic.com/tv/stranger-...
"But if the actors are too old to be doing this, Stranger Things itself feels fairly energetic and youthful even after all this time." - Alan Sepinwall
"But if the actors are too old to be doing this, Stranger Things itself feels fairly energetic and youthful even after all this time." - Alan Sepinwall
Eternity, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller & Callum Turner, is now in theaters.
www.metacritic.com/movie/eterni...
“Eternity is a sweet little slice of life (and death) story with wonderful performances from Olsen, Teller and Turner.” - Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven
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“Eternity is a sweet little slice of life (and death) story with wonderful performances from Olsen, Teller and Turner.” - Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Eternity, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller & Callum Turner, is now in theaters.
www.metacritic.com/movie/eterni...
“Eternity is a sweet little slice of life (and death) story with wonderful performances from Olsen, Teller and Turner.” - Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven
www.metacritic.com/movie/eterni...
“Eternity is a sweet little slice of life (and death) story with wonderful performances from Olsen, Teller and Turner.” - Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven
Of Ash and Steel [PC - 57] www.metacritic.com/game/of-ash-...
"Hugely ambitious and rife with ideas, Of Ash and Steel is an unpolished and deeply broken throwback to an era most have left behind." - Region Free
"Hugely ambitious and rife with ideas, Of Ash and Steel is an unpolished and deeply broken throwback to an era most have left behind." - Region Free
November 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Of Ash and Steel [PC - 57] www.metacritic.com/game/of-ash-...
"Hugely ambitious and rife with ideas, Of Ash and Steel is an unpolished and deeply broken throwback to an era most have left behind." - Region Free
"Hugely ambitious and rife with ideas, Of Ash and Steel is an unpolished and deeply broken throwback to an era most have left behind." - Region Free
Scarlett Johansson's 15 Best Movies: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes... #11pmspecial
#5: Under the Skin [83] is free on Kanopy/Hoopla - "Weird. Brilliant. Stunning." - Richard Roeper
#5: Under the Skin [83] is free on Kanopy/Hoopla - "Weird. Brilliant. Stunning." - Richard Roeper
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Scarlett Johansson's 15 Best Movies: www.metacritic.com/pictures/bes... #11pmspecial
#5: Under the Skin [83] is free on Kanopy/Hoopla - "Weird. Brilliant. Stunning." - Richard Roeper
#5: Under the Skin [83] is free on Kanopy/Hoopla - "Weird. Brilliant. Stunning." - Richard Roeper
Stranger Things S5 reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/tv/stranger-...
"As our time in Hawkins reaches its climax, Stranger Things gets grander and gorier. Both our heroes and their deadliest foes still have thrilling new tricks up their sleeves." - Leila Latif, Empire
"As our time in Hawkins reaches its climax, Stranger Things gets grander and gorier. Both our heroes and their deadliest foes still have thrilling new tricks up their sleeves." - Leila Latif, Empire
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Stranger Things S5 reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/tv/stranger-...
"As our time in Hawkins reaches its climax, Stranger Things gets grander and gorier. Both our heroes and their deadliest foes still have thrilling new tricks up their sleeves." - Leila Latif, Empire
"As our time in Hawkins reaches its climax, Stranger Things gets grander and gorier. Both our heroes and their deadliest foes still have thrilling new tricks up their sleeves." - Leila Latif, Empire
Reviews are in for Jingle Bell Heist, starring Olivia Holt & Connor Swindells. Stream it on Netflix today.
www.metacritic.com/movie/jingle...
“It’s not just ‘Netflix holiday rom-com good.’ It’s actually very, very good.” - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
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“It’s not just ‘Netflix holiday rom-com good.’ It’s actually very, very good.” - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Reviews are in for Jingle Bell Heist, starring Olivia Holt & Connor Swindells. Stream it on Netflix today.
www.metacritic.com/movie/jingle...
“It’s not just ‘Netflix holiday rom-com good.’ It’s actually very, very good.” - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
www.metacritic.com/movie/jingle...
“It’s not just ‘Netflix holiday rom-com good.’ It’s actually very, very good.” - William Bibbiani, TheWrap
Kirby Air Riders [Switch 2 - 79] www.metacritic.com/game/kirby-a...
"It's very likely to become a timeless classic—perhaps misunderstood by many, but highly praised by the patient and the crazy ones." - ElDesmarque
"It's very likely to become a timeless classic—perhaps misunderstood by many, but highly praised by the patient and the crazy ones." - ElDesmarque
November 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Kirby Air Riders [Switch 2 - 79] www.metacritic.com/game/kirby-a...
"It's very likely to become a timeless classic—perhaps misunderstood by many, but highly praised by the patient and the crazy ones." - ElDesmarque
"It's very likely to become a timeless classic—perhaps misunderstood by many, but highly praised by the patient and the crazy ones." - ElDesmarque
The Beatles Anthology [82] is on Disney+ today: www.metacritic.com/tv/the-beatl...
"If you’re coming to it fresh, however, it remains utterly authoritative." - Stuart Heritage, The Guardian
"If you’re coming to it fresh, however, it remains utterly authoritative." - Stuart Heritage, The Guardian
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Beatles Anthology [82] is on Disney+ today: www.metacritic.com/tv/the-beatl...
"If you’re coming to it fresh, however, it remains utterly authoritative." - Stuart Heritage, The Guardian
"If you’re coming to it fresh, however, it remains utterly authoritative." - Stuart Heritage, The Guardian
Nine Sols [PC - 84] www.metacritic.com/game/nine-so...
"A masterful metroidvania that builds on Sekiro-style combat and tells a great sci-fi story too. Unmissable." - PC Gamer
"A masterful metroidvania that builds on Sekiro-style combat and tells a great sci-fi story too. Unmissable." - PC Gamer
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Nine Sols [PC - 84] www.metacritic.com/game/nine-so...
"A masterful metroidvania that builds on Sekiro-style combat and tells a great sci-fi story too. Unmissable." - PC Gamer
"A masterful metroidvania that builds on Sekiro-style combat and tells a great sci-fi story too. Unmissable." - PC Gamer
De La Soul - Cabin In The Sky [78] www.metacritic.com/music/cabin-...
"As one of the most straight-forwardly enjoyable hip-hop albums 2025 has offered us, you’d be hard-pushed to top it for entertainment." - Clash Music
"As one of the most straight-forwardly enjoyable hip-hop albums 2025 has offered us, you’d be hard-pushed to top it for entertainment." - Clash Music
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
De La Soul - Cabin In The Sky [78] www.metacritic.com/music/cabin-...
"As one of the most straight-forwardly enjoyable hip-hop albums 2025 has offered us, you’d be hard-pushed to top it for entertainment." - Clash Music
"As one of the most straight-forwardly enjoyable hip-hop albums 2025 has offered us, you’d be hard-pushed to top it for entertainment." - Clash Music
Metroid Prime [GameCube -*97*] www.metacritic.com/game/metroid...
"The visuals are untouchable, the gameplay is tight, and the mood is hauntingly captivating. It is simply mind-blowing on so many different levels." - Electronic Gaming Monthly (Jan 2003)
(Metroid Prime 4 reviews out early next wk)
"The visuals are untouchable, the gameplay is tight, and the mood is hauntingly captivating. It is simply mind-blowing on so many different levels." - Electronic Gaming Monthly (Jan 2003)
(Metroid Prime 4 reviews out early next wk)
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Metroid Prime [GameCube -*97*] www.metacritic.com/game/metroid...
"The visuals are untouchable, the gameplay is tight, and the mood is hauntingly captivating. It is simply mind-blowing on so many different levels." - Electronic Gaming Monthly (Jan 2003)
(Metroid Prime 4 reviews out early next wk)
"The visuals are untouchable, the gameplay is tight, and the mood is hauntingly captivating. It is simply mind-blowing on so many different levels." - Electronic Gaming Monthly (Jan 2003)
(Metroid Prime 4 reviews out early next wk)
Planes, Trains & Automobiles [72] is on Paramount+, MGM+ & Fubo: www.metacritic.com/movie/planes...
"With its deft blend of hilarity and humanity, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is Hughes' most satisfying work." - Marc Lee, The Telegraph
"With its deft blend of hilarity and humanity, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is Hughes' most satisfying work." - Marc Lee, The Telegraph
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Planes, Trains & Automobiles [72] is on Paramount+, MGM+ & Fubo: www.metacritic.com/movie/planes...
"With its deft blend of hilarity and humanity, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is Hughes' most satisfying work." - Marc Lee, The Telegraph
"With its deft blend of hilarity and humanity, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is Hughes' most satisfying work." - Marc Lee, The Telegraph
Reviews are coming in for Zootopia 2. See it in theaters this afternoon.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Reviews are coming in for Zootopia 2. See it in theaters this afternoon.
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Project Motor Racing reviews are filtering in: metacritic.com/game/project...
"A visually impressive, no-nonsense sim designed for the hardcore crowd. It's punishing and demanding, yet deeply rewarding for those willing to master its steep learning curve." - Gameliner
"A visually impressive, no-nonsense sim designed for the hardcore crowd. It's punishing and demanding, yet deeply rewarding for those willing to master its steep learning curve." - Gameliner
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Project Motor Racing reviews are filtering in: metacritic.com/game/project...
"A visually impressive, no-nonsense sim designed for the hardcore crowd. It's punishing and demanding, yet deeply rewarding for those willing to master its steep learning curve." - Gameliner
"A visually impressive, no-nonsense sim designed for the hardcore crowd. It's punishing and demanding, yet deeply rewarding for those willing to master its steep learning curve." - Gameliner
A.I.L.A. reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/game/aila/
"an imperfect but evocative horror game with some interesting insights." - The Games Machine
"an imperfect but evocative horror game with some interesting insights." - The Games Machine
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A.I.L.A. reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/game/aila/
"an imperfect but evocative horror game with some interesting insights." - The Games Machine
"an imperfect but evocative horror game with some interesting insights." - The Games Machine
Escape from Tarkov [PC - 69] www.metacritic.com/game/escape-...
"Its complex mechanics, visceral gunplay, and unpredictable pacing aren’t for the faint of heart, but with the release of 1.0 on Steam, there’s no reason for fans of hardcore tactical shooters not to enlist." - CG Magazine
"Its complex mechanics, visceral gunplay, and unpredictable pacing aren’t for the faint of heart, but with the release of 1.0 on Steam, there’s no reason for fans of hardcore tactical shooters not to enlist." - CG Magazine
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Escape from Tarkov [PC - 69] www.metacritic.com/game/escape-...
"Its complex mechanics, visceral gunplay, and unpredictable pacing aren’t for the faint of heart, but with the release of 1.0 on Steam, there’s no reason for fans of hardcore tactical shooters not to enlist." - CG Magazine
"Its complex mechanics, visceral gunplay, and unpredictable pacing aren’t for the faint of heart, but with the release of 1.0 on Steam, there’s no reason for fans of hardcore tactical shooters not to enlist." - CG Magazine
New & Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases: www.metacritic.com/news/dvd-blu...
Out tomorrow (Tuesday): Bone Lake [63] - "It’s not as sordid as it plays at, but Bone Lake is wickedly entertaining nonetheless." - Jim Vorel, Paste Magazine
Out tomorrow (Tuesday): Bone Lake [63] - "It’s not as sordid as it plays at, but Bone Lake is wickedly entertaining nonetheless." - Jim Vorel, Paste Magazine
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
New & Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases: www.metacritic.com/news/dvd-blu...
Out tomorrow (Tuesday): Bone Lake [63] - "It’s not as sordid as it plays at, but Bone Lake is wickedly entertaining nonetheless." - Jim Vorel, Paste Magazine
Out tomorrow (Tuesday): Bone Lake [63] - "It’s not as sordid as it plays at, but Bone Lake is wickedly entertaining nonetheless." - Jim Vorel, Paste Magazine
ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran [66] is on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/tv/one-shot-...
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran [66] is on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/tv/one-shot-...
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran [66] is on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/tv/one-shot-...
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran [66] is on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/tv/one-shot-...
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph
"As a companion piece to Sheeran’s catchy new album, Barantini’s latest undertaking is perfectly watchable." - Ed Power, The Telegraph