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Freddy Krueger in the 2010 version of "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

The art of the kill: A primer on slasher flicks

Our film critic knows what he did 45 summers ago — he snuck into his first slasher movie.

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Once upon a time during the pandemic
Ari Aster’s "Eddington" stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone, but doesn’t really know what to do with them.

odie henderson | ★1/2

Rihanna finds ‘Smurfs’ in a hopeless place

Ri-Ri is Smurfette in this far from Smurftastic big screen adaptation.

odie henderson review | ★1/2

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ should get the hook

This sequel disguised as a reboot strands new and returning characters in a familiar plot that's pure fan service.

From ‘Flow’ to ‘Apocalypse Now’: Boston’s week of timeless cinema screenings
Catch Tom Cruise on Revere Beach and a Cannes exclusive in Coolidge with this week’s repertory screenings across Greater Boston, July 15-20.

From ‘The Net’ to ‘M3GAN,’ real-life technological fears rule the movies
Our film critic revisits his life as a techie to prove that computers are bad for you.

odie henderson review | ★★★1/2
‘Familiar Touch’ treats dementia with dignity and grace
Starring a superb Kathleen Chalfant, Sarah Friedland’s poignant debut is honest, witty and warm.

odie henderson review | ★★★
In this ‘Superman’ reboot, you will believe a man can cry
David Corenswet won’t replace the memories of Christopher Reeve, but he’s certainly the best Superman since the late actor hung up his cape and tights.

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