Born Today: Busby Berkeley/Don Cheadle
The demon choreographer of Hollywood dance and one of today's most versatile actors.
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The Watch List Top Ten
For Watch List newcomers: The most popular movies on demand recommended by this newsletter since its inception in 2021. (Plus a bonus for paid subs.)
The Last Superhero Movie
In the new "Superman," James Gunn betrays everything we love about the title character.
Watch List Digest 7/6/25
My picks for the 100 Best Movies of the last 25 years, the latest VOD picks and two new releases, one small and excellent, the other big and stupid and fun.
New WaPo reviews: "40 Acres" & "Jurassic World Rebirth"🔒
A startlingly fresh post-apocalypse drama and a generic (but effective!) serving of corned beef dino hash.