Spoilers Are the New Black

Are we too squeamish about our right to be shocked?

"...and fans have contended with the moral quandary of spoilers for decades. But now TV battles with the same..."

June 9, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spoilers, Sweetie

NATO declares war on trailers that ruin the movie

"...The more complicated issue is spoilers. The argument is, the longer the trailer goes, the..."

Jan. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ACL Fest Spoilers

As ACL’s second weekend dawns, here are the most unforgettable moments from week one

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Spoilers and Dreamers

Libertarian, Green parties scrap for votes

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: The Argument for Approval Voting

Don’t call them spoilers: These former Senate District 14 candidates think there’s a better alternative to run-offs

"...Some would call us spoilers. Having more than two choices can result in nobody..."

July 31, 2020 Column by Pat Dixon

Come to Daddy

Family freakout with Elijah Wood in this slick and twisted thriller

"...questions fully would enter into the territory of major spoilers; suffice to say there’s oh so much more going..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Best of Enemies

Unlikely alliances grow as conversation finds common ground in this historical true-life drama

"...up engaging in some pretty heavy pillow talk. No spoilers here, but it’s worth noting that the Klan’s official..."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Say Goodbye to Broad City at SXSW

If you’re here for spoilers, queen, we’ve got some news for you

"...Abbi’s roommate Melody even real? If you’re here for spoilers about the end of Broad City, we’ve got some..."

March 11, 2019 SXSW Post by Beth Sullivan

Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence on the brink of madness

"...Discussing Mother!’s plot directly necessarily involves mentioning spoilers that would tamp down the long, long fuse that..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

The Force awakens, and a franchise reboots

"...franchise, although to say too much more might engender spoilers, and you’re likely going to see the film for..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

As the series ends, we wonder what we'll do without our Katniss catnip

"...I won’t delve into any third-act spoilers here (you’re welcome, the 54 people who haven’t read..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The concluding chapter of Peter Jackson's Tolkien tales brings us full circle.

"...Spoilers ahead: Picking up exactly where The Desolation of Smaug..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kill the Messenger

Jeremy Renner stars in this crusading-journalist story that recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb.

"...the press post-All the President’s Men. I’ll skip the spoilers, but in this age of Anonymous, WikiLeaks, and Edward..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dark Knight Rises

An uncannily accurate mirror of the contemporary cultural zeitgeist, this epic finale to the Batman trilogy is just that: epic.

"...in the role) – but I'll steer clear of spoilers/explanations here. Suffice it to say that Batman does indeed..."

July 20, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zombieland

A hilarious script and seamless performances make this a quite tasty zomcom.

"...Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin and Amber Heard. No spoilers here, but first things first: Zombieland (which had its..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Sherlock' Season 3: The Game Is Back On!

But can you still keep up with all the players?

"...UK – and, just as importantly, managed to avoid spoilers online for the past several weeks...."

Jan. 19, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Barbarians

Dark trip to a genteel English dinner party gets bloody

"...scene added on for good measure. (That’s all the spoilers you get from me.) As the night wears on..."

April 1, 2022 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Boy and the Beast

Japanese anime film is a fully immersive experience

"...that only makes sense toward the end – no spoilers here – when the fate of both the Shibuyan..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Goodnight Mommy

Nine-year-old twins suspect that someone is impersonating their mother

"...early on thanks to some well-placed, subtle clues. No spoilers here, though...."

Sept. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Beam Me Up, Simon

Simon Pegg carefully engineers his role in 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

"...when every film news site peddles promises of plot spoilers as click bait, it's getting harder and harder for..."

May 17, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

All Over Creation: Re: Views

What makes a review a review?

"...specifically, or what goes on in it, specifically; because spoilers aren't just spoilers of Weird Plot Twists like in..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Fantastic Fest Review: Barbarians

English dinner party drama goes straight to darkest hell

"...scene added on for good measure. (That’s all the spoilers you get from me). As the night wears on..."

Oct. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Small Engine Repair

Toxic masculinity sizzles and pops, leading to a reeling third act

"...of preserving that shocking, unheralded revelation, there’ll be no spoilers in this review, which, however, means I’m going to..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Photograph

Get ready for romance with this Valentine’s release about family secrets

"...own kind of spell over this potentially – no spoilers here – doomed romance. Besides, Rae and Stanfield have..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Little Women

Relish the contemporary touches in this new version of Alcott’s classic

"...never a great idea for a film review (erm, spoilers ahead), but the film itself begins somewhere in the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Joker

This joke isn't funny anymore (and wasn't to begin with)

"...But wait, let’s run down a few things (spoilers to follow, if you really care). To wit: Arthur..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Crime Month: Tarantino's Alternate History, Where Women Don't Get to Talk a Whole Lot

Parsing fact from fiction in Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood

"...Only the very lightest of spoilers ahead...."

July 30, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Welcome back, Mister Wick!

"...Bowery King all join forces – or not, no spoilers here – as the bounty on the head of..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ruben Brandt, Collector

Pop-art animated heist flick puts collection obsession on display

"...more about that particular plot point would result in spoilers galore. Suffice to say, Brandt enlists the aid of..."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Robin Hood

This umpteenth iteration of He Who Steals From the Rich to Give to the Poor puts its dumbness front and center

"...foundling taken in by the church and, well, no spoilers here but let’s just say the Holy See shall..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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