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The Disney streaming service premiered this week with a combination of existing content from several giant brands, new originals and technical difficulties.

Jeanine Basinger argues, authoritatively and passionately, that the musical has never really left us, that there's relevance and inspiration to be gleaned from the golden age of Hollywood musicals.

The latest game from visionary game designer Hideo Kojima is marred by moments of frustrating gameplay and bad dialogue. That doesn't mean it isn't interesting.

Yes, it's here again: the season when cable and streaming networks offer a deluge of holiday stories — 61 in all! — full of happy couples, moppets and people learning the true meaning of Christmas.

Paul Feig directs Emilia Clarek, Henry Golding and Emma Thompson (who co-wrote the script) in a Yule-themed "fun, if shaggy, character study."

Actor Shia LaBeouf's autobiographical film lacks the nuance of director Alma Ha'rel's previous documentary work, but star Noah Jupe's performance is astounding.

Mike Flanagan directs a meandering, imitative sequel to both the Stephen King book and the Stanley Kubrick movie, The Shining; its nonhorror elements prove more persuasive than its scares.

Roland Emmerich's CGI-heavy depiction of the WWII battle that turned the tide in the Pacific isn't boring, but it's familiar beats ensure it's more a movie about war movies than it is about war.

Apple TV+ is here. Disney+, HBO Max and Peacock are coming soon. Netflix, Amazon and Hulu keep on growing. And that's just the beginning. Here's what our television critic recommends.