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Samuel L. Jackson Doesn’t Bullsh*t About A.O. Scott and M. Night Shyamalan

“[M. Night Shyamalan] hasn't made a really good movie since [Unbreakable].”

By Jesse David Fox

A.O. Scott Channels Jonathan Swift to Review Gulliver’s Travels

"Indulge, rather, my views on 'Gulliver’s Travels' which somewhat cleverly converts my great Satire into a gaudy, puerile Toy."

By Willa Paskin

Even in ‘Ribald Comedy,’ Elisabeth Moss Basically Seems Like Peggy Olson

Can we believe Elisabeth Moss as any other character besides Peggy?

By Mike Vilensky

A.O. Scott: Butler and Aniston Play ‘Blunted, Dumbed-Down Caricatures’

'Times' critic tears 'Bounty Hunter' apart in amusing fashion.

By Josh Duboff

A.O. Scott: Don’t Take Away Our Movie Smoking!

Scott: "The cigarettes are actually the best part of 'Nine.'"

By Lane Brown

Trailer for New At the Movies Subtly Promises Fewer Bens

Two accomplished critics! One stimulating discussion! With serious reviews from serious journalists!

By Lane Brown

At the Movies Puts the Two Bens Out to Pasture

Say hello to A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips!

By Mark Graham

Edelstein on Sugar, The Escapist, and Windshield Realism

Over at his blog, David Edelstein reviews two movies we didn't have space for in this week's magazine, and weighs in on A.O. Scott's recent essay on neo-neo realism.

By Lane Brown

The New York Times Reveals Huge Crush on Anne Hathaway

In yesterday's 'Times' Academy Awards section, the paper's movie critics ostensibly make an Oscar case for some of their favorite films, but mostly they just try to score with Hathaway.

By Lane Brown

Moviegoers Reject Will Smith’s Organs

'Seven Pounds' was Smith's worst opening since 'Ali' in 2001.

By Lane Brown

How Bad Is Seven Pounds’ Ending, Anyway?

Bad!

By Lane Brown

Letters From Cannes: A.O. Scott Having Fun, Manohla Dargis Not So Much

Dargis doesn't like Clint Eastwood's movie, doesn't see James Gray's, and God knows what she would think of the Macauley Culkin sex movie.

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Is the Problem With Men in Movies Today That They're Boys, or That They're Women?

A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis take stock of American cinema, now that Judd Apatow has remade Hollywood in his own image.

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A.O. Scott Steals From Children

Plus: 'Idol' does Mariah, and Axl Rose denies reality-show rumors.

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The New York Critics Sharpen Their Knives for ‘Funny Games’

You'll be covering your eyes and reading through your fingers.

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Once-Grumpy A.O. Scott Finds Love With ‘Definitely, Maybe’

But is it really love?

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A.O. Scott Still on Romantic-Comedy Detail, Getting Grumpier

They made him see Fool's Gold this time.

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A.O. Scott Is Still Grumpy About ‘Over Her Dead Body’

A.O. Scott, open your heart to the magic of bronzed and gleaming Hollywood stars!

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Pity Poor A.O. Scott As the Dog Days of February Arrive

Such is the paucity of non-laughable films appearing today that even the Times' estimable A.O. Scott must take one for the team and review Over Her Dead Body.

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A.O. Scott Sees the Darker Side of ‘Sweeney Todd,’ the Lighter Side of ‘Charlie Wilson's War’

Doing double duty today, the Times's venerable cutup A.O. Scott reviews one movie that we've quite been looking forward to (Sweeney Todd) and another we figured we'd wait to catch on DVD (Charlie Wilson's War).

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‘The Brave One’: A.O. Scott Gets His Sense of Humor Back!

And of course, it's Homer Simpson who helps.

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‘Shoot 'Em Up’: Where Did A.O. Scott's Sense of Humor Go?

Your cranky grandpa reviews Shoot 'Em Up.

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Breaking: Lifelong ‘Simpsons’ Fan A.O. Scott Enjoys ‘The Simpsons Movie’

Scott's been a Simpsons fan ever since he started writing for the Times in 2000.

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If I Had a Hammer, I'd Hammer Stephen Hunter

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