The Golden Boy: 11 of Our Favorite Robert Redford Performances
The staff picks some of our favorite performances from the late screen legend, from “Barefoot in the Park” to “All the President’s Men.”
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Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Highest 2 Lowest”
Two critics discuss the latest from Spike Lee, now on Apple TV+.
50 Years Later, “Sholay” Remains a Captivating South Asian Epic
On five decades of Ramesh Sippy’s silly, earnest, action-packed Bollywood masterpiece.
An Ode to the Unanswered Questions in “Agnes of God”
A look at the excellent Agnes of God on its 40th anniversary.
Time for Kick-Off: The 11 Best Football Movies (and Where to Watch Them)
Just in time for college and pro football to kick off for 2025: The best football movies ever made.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation At The Drive-In
A writer journeys to see the country’s drive-ins.
The Most Significant Movie Ever Made
A very special tribute to an unusual choice for a first date movie.
Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose: The Enduring Legacy of “Friday Night Lights”
A look at the history and legacy of Friday Night Lights in book, film, and TV form.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: 14 Films Commemorating Postwar Britain
A look at an incredible program from this year’s Locarno.
Locarno Film Festival 2025: “Tabi to Hibi,” “Hair, Paper, Water…,” “Yakushima’s Illusion”
On three expressive films from Locarno, including the year’s winner of the Golden Leopard.
The Unloved, Part 139: Wild Card
Simon West gets some love from our monthly series on underrated flicks.
All 8 Netflix “Trainwreck” Documentaries of 2025, Ranked
We break down the best and the worst of humanity, and Netflix’s smash hit disaster-porn documentary series.
Once Failed by Hollywood Blockbusters, “Superman” Lets Edi Gathegi Shine
An appreciation of a great superhero movie performance, and how it’s giving its star his overdue time in the spotlight.
Everywhere You Go Has Valet: “Clueless” at 30 (Or Whatever)
On the classic teen comedy, that’s still leaving us totally buggin’ three decades on.
