HBO’s “Lanterns” Anchors Superhero Storytelling to Human Condition
A show that, befitting its characters who can create something out of thin air, is never quite what you think it’s going to be.
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The Opposite is Connection: Will Poulter and Noah Centineo on “Union County”
The actors talk about smoking, addiction, recovery, and how their previous roles informed their latest drama.
Locarno 2026: Objet A, Tear Gas, Fire Flower (Hanabi)
On three elusive films from this year’s festival.
“Tires” Has Developed into One of Netflix’s Best Comedies in Season 3
Reminds one why the workplace comedy remains such a tried-and-true format, especially when it’s populated by people who feel real.
Prophecy is Ragged and Dirty: David Cronenberg’s “Crash” Turns 30
On Cronenberg’s auto-eroticism three decades on, and how it matches his career-long preoccupation with sex and death.
Memories of Helen: The Heroic Despair of “John Wick”
An ode to the violent grief of cinema’s most dogged assassin.
Season 4 of Prime Video’s “Reacher” Might Be the Best Yet
“Reacher” enhances all the elements that action-thriller fans love about the series, using its tropes and style to peak effect.
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Finds More Comedic Highs in Confident 18th Season
Thank God that “Sunny” is still funny.
A Comedy Legacy: Broken Lizard on “Super Troopers 3”
The team behind “Super Troopers 3” on its production, and their legacy.
Mediocre “Alley Cats” is for Hardcore Ricky Gervais Fans Only
There’s nothing about “Alley Cats” that’s particularly interesting outside of how it reflects the current state of its creator’s career and sense of humor.
A Man of Letters: Kent Jones on “Late Fame”
The critic turned filmmaker talks about working within other people’s sensibilities and his own memories of SoHo.
Book Excerpt: The Otherworld: The Mythic Dimensions of Christophe Gans by Scout Tafoya
An excerpt from Scout Tafoya’s new book about the world of Christophe Gans.
All is Well in Our World: On Todd Haynes’ “Safe”
An appreciation of Todd Haynes’ “Safe” on the week of its Criterion 4K release.
It’s Libidinal: Hannah Einbinder and Jane Schoenbrun on “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma”
An interview with the star and director of one of the year’s best movies.
Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” Gets Back on the Pitch For a Welcome Season 4
“Ted Lasso” continues to make the case for empathy, not as hopelessly naive ideals, but as everyday choices and life goals.
“Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” Expands the Animated Potential of a Galaxy Far, Far Away
A moving, action-packed spectacle brought to life with astonishing animation.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Julia Hart on “Don’t Say Good Luck”
The filmmaker talks about working with Happy Madison productions, producing with her partner, and more.
Fantasia 2026: Wrapping Up
Reflections on this year’s genre festival, and some highlights we haven’t mentioned yet.
