Formative Action Series Comes Roaring Back with “Gears of War: E-Day”
“Gears of War: E-Day” is the best the series has been in a long, long time.
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The Unloved, Part 154: No Pets
Scout digs deep into the heart of Pittsburgh for this month’s Unloved.
Home Entertainment Guide September 2026: Disclosure Day, The Secret Agent, Backrooms, Toy Story 5, More
New titles on Blu-ray and streaming services include special editions of The Secret Agent, Nouvelle Vague, Go, and Tequila Sunrise, among new hits.
Enshrouded in Darkness: Lance Oppenheim, Merritt Wever, and Skyler Gisondo on “Primetime”
An interview with the director and stars of A24’s newest hit.
“Silent Hill: Townfall” Gets Fogged in by Frustrating Gameplay
A blend of stealth mechanics and puzzle-solving make the first two chapters of “Townfall” truly engaging. And then the air comes out of the tires.
HBO’s “War” Bares Its Teeth, But Lacks a Considerable Bite
Although it gets stronger as the season unfolds, “War” takes too long to get its gears turning.
Adult Swim’s “Get Jiro” Serves Up Bloody, Sloppy Culinary Revenge
The show appeals most when it leans into the food-themed action.
NYFF 2026: Opening Night Preview and Early Highlights
A preview of early highlights and anticipated titles from this year’s NY Film Festival.
I’m Not Going Anywhere: Twiggy and Sadie Frost on “Twiggy”
An interview with Twiggy and the director of the new movie about her.
Two Perfect Films I Saw at TIFF 2026
Chaz Ebert on two great 2026 films that she saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Watching “The Insider” in 2026: How Comparisons Compel Us to Protect Democracy
Michael Mann’s masterpiece hits differently given the recent drama at 60 Minutes.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Pathetic Fallacy, Upiro, Kick On, What Happened to Doris?
Our final four films from Fantastic Fest include a trippy vision with Kid Cudi, a Spanish vampire flick, and an Aussie Green Room.
Netflix’s Reboot of “A Different World” Needs to Let Go of the Past
The Netflix reboot of the ’80s and ’90s sitcom struggles to form its own identity.
The Death of Civic Space: John Wilson on “The History of Concrete”
The filmmaker talks about curiosity, documentary, and processing grief through gravel.
TIFF 2026: A Canadian Critic Looks At This Year’s Fest
Our Canadian correspondent on his country’s biggest film event.
TIFF 2026: The Assassin(s), Diary of a Mad Old Man, It’s My Time
On three Gala Presentations from TIFF this year.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Are Just Alright, Alright, Alright in Apple TV’s “Brothers”
Time may be a flat circle, but “Brothers” is just flat.
Fantastic Fest 2026: Into the Sky, Play House, Posthumous
Three films from this year’s fest, including one of its most promising debuts and a stand-out comedy.
The Heart at the Center Of It: Domhnall Gleeson on “The Incomer”
The actor talks about his latest role, about a bureaucrat sent to evict two siblings from an isolated island.
