A Very Strange Love Affair: Hitchcock’s “Notorious” Turns 80
Notorious turns 80 this year and it’s as effective and powerful as ever.
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CIFF 2026: “Finding Your Laughter,” “Ana, en passant,” “Chocolate Babies”
On three films from this year’s Black Perspectives program.
The Things That Make You Who You Are: John Turturro on “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York”
An interview with the star of The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
Busan 2026: Midday Meal, Ibuku, Beach Fictions
This latest dispatch covers a trio of award winners competing in Busan’s main competition.
One Guy We Need to Investigate and Hold to Account: Director Alex Gibney on “Musk”
An interview with Alex Gibney, the director of “Musk.”
Hulu’s Witty New Series “Phony” Unravels Into One of the Best Thrillers of the Year
This coming-of-age series is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest and best surprises.
A Knock at the Door: Cristian Mungiu on “Fjord”
An interview with the writer/director of “Fjord.”
“Tulsa King,” and Stallone, Start to Show Their Age in Season 4
“Tulsa King” feels, finally, like it’s starting to get lost in the literal and metaphorical sauce.
Editing As Music: An Interview with “The English Patient” Craftsman Walter Murch
The acclaimed editor and sound designer talks about the poetry of the edit in Anthony Minghella’s classic, and his approach to his craft.
Busan 2026: Birds in the Dark, Selvi, 1982
Three vital films from Busan International Film Festival.
“The Diplomat” Season 4 Finds New Ways to Up the Series’ Geopolitical and Interpersonal Stakes
Somehow, it remains one of the most relentlessly entertaining series of the streaming era.
Chicago International Film Festival 2026 Preview
A preview of one of Chicago’s best film events.
“The Lowdown” Darkens and Deepens in a Terrific Second Season
Great TV is one thing. This show is in a league all its own.
The Revolution Is My Boyfriend: On the Queercore Provocations of Bruce LaBruce
A look back on Facets Chicago’s three-day retrospective on the queercore filmmaker’s works to date.
Jason Voorhees Gets Stuck in the Mud of Atrocious “Crystal Lake”
Jason Voorhees deserved better.
There is Always a Different Story to Discover: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Curator Ryan Linkof
An interview with the curator of the new Lucas Museum of Art.
“Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse” Whips Landmark Franchise Back into Shape
“Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse” should totally satisfy both hardcore fans of this series and those who have never picked up a Vampire Killer.
NYFF 2026: “Artificial” and Closing Thoughts
Closing thoughts on this year’ NYFF, including a review of one of its best films.
