Apple TV Sends Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson “Down Cemetery Road” in Stylish Fashion
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The Real Monsters: How True Crime Has Shaped the Horror TV Genre
Who needs Jason, Freddy, and Michael when you have Ed Gein, Alex Murdaugh, and John Wayne Gacy?
“Silent Hill f” Sends Gamers to a New Destination in a Terrifying Universe
A review of the newest game in the Silent Hill franchise from a long-time fan.
CIFF 2025: One Golden Summer, Before the Call, Adult Children, Only Heaven Knows
On four Chicago productions from this year’s fest.
CIFF 2025: The Book of Sijjin & Illiyyin, The Holy Boy, Anything That Moves
On three films from this year’s After Dark program in Chicago.
CIFF 2025: True North, Pasa Faho, Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
On three films from Chicago’s Black Perspectives program.
CIFF 2025: The Beauty of the Donkey, The Eyes of Ghana, Below the Clouds
On three ambitious documentaries from this year’s Chicago film festival.
CIFF 2025: “Wind, Talk to Me,” “Brand New Landscape,” “The Girl in the Snow”
On three projects from new directors at the Chicago International Film Festival.
The Breadth of Humanity: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy on “Bugonia”
A conversation with director Yorgos Lanthimos and writer Will Tracy on their new film, Bugonia.
Season 2 of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Keeps the Formula With Some Improvements
There’s a reason so many love stories are about the initial courtship—it makes for good drama in a way the work of making relationships function just doesn’t.
CIFF 2025: Silent Friend, Calle Malaga, Belén
On three of this year’s international dramas from the Chicago International Film Festival.
HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” Feels too Much Like a Sideshow in the Stephen King Circus
This vision of Derry too often feels like one of those Hollywood backlots: all the facades look right, but there’s nothing behind them.
CIFF 2025: The Stranger, Franz, Kontinental ’25
On new films from three international masters: Ozon, Holland, and Jude.
How to Define Freedom: Nia DaCosta on “Hedda”
An interview with the writer/director of this week’s Hedda.
11 Times That D’Angelo Made a Movie Better with his Music
A tribute to D’Angelo through how his music shaped some classic films (and one video game).
In Mubi’s “Hal & Harper,” Cooper Raiff Has a Hard Time Growing Up
What elevates the show’s hazy presentation, though, is the performances of Reinhart and Ruffalo.
The 11 Best Body-Swap Movies, Ranked
With “Good Fortune” entering theaters, we break down some of our favorite tales of switched identities.
William Fichtner Transforms AMC’s “Talamasca” Into Something Worthwhile
A review of the new show set in Anne Rice’s universe, one stolen by a great character actor.
I Wanted Them to Be Weird: Director John McPhail on Mixing Genres and Encouraging Actors in “Grow”
An interview with the director behind the new family film.
