X factor
Can the X-Men "save" the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
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My top 10 movies for the first half of 2026, from 'Disclosure Day' to 'Backrooms.'
A Pixar problem?
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Masters of none
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More than the YouTube effect
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What's a Star Wars movie now?
And what do fans want out of a Star Wars movie?