Overlong Summer Romance “Every Year After” Is More Fizzle Than Sizzle
Often skews younger than its source material in ways that don’t really serve the larger story it’s trying to tell.
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“Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” is a Joyously Clever Romp
Every Batman you’ve ever seen is back in this clever trip through the history of the Dark Knight.
Humor Is a Weapon: A Conversation with John Waters
The Pope of Trash talks about Roger Ebert, the breadth of his film references, and two of his classics coming to Criterion.
Once More, With Feeling: Anthony Head (1954-2026)
From coffee to demons, organs to football, the venerable late actor lent class and sex appeal to his 50 years of roles.
British Comedy “Alice & Steve” Leaps Over the Age Gap
It’s all somehow smarter than it should be and just as funny as you’d hope. Watch at your own risk.
Words Are Also Filters: Marjane Satrapi (1969-2026)
A tribute to the pioneering French-Iranian artist and filmmaker, who died this week at 56.
Cannes 2026 Video #12: Wrapping Up
Wrapping up at Cannes with some interviews we conducted at this year’s fest.
AMC Turns “Interview With a Vampire” Into the Delicious, Malicious “The Vampire Lestat”
Big swings, big feels: a bloody good time.
The Woman Who Saved “Star Wars”: Marcia Lucas (1945-2026)
An ode to the late ex-wife of George Lucas, whose editing and instincts made Star Wars the legend it became.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Milagros Mumenthaler on “The Currents”
The Argentinian filmmaker talks about the intimacy and interiority of women’s lives in her latest film.
Historic Franchise Finds New Life in Wildly Entertaining “007 First Light”
A great year for video games continues with a James Bond prequel.
60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Official Selection and Juries
35 titles from around the world and an esteem list of jurors have been announced for this year’s Czech-based film festival.
Hulu’s Limp Sitcom “Not Suitable for Work” Is Hardly Suitable for Primetime
Offers too many cliches to result in anything other than mediocrity.
Short Films in Focus: Patient (with Director Lori Felker)
An interview with the filmmaker behind the heartbreaking documentary short.
The Unloved, Part 150: Laggies
An appreciation for the 2014 charmer from the late, great Lynn Shelton.
Cannes 2026 Video #11: The Samurai and the Prisoner, Her Private Hell, Hope
Scott Dummler interviews correspondent Isaac Feldberg about three of his favorites from the latter stretch of the film festival.
“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet Step Backward
“Star City” keeps its focus bleak, dour, and oppressive, and subsequently has some trouble achieving liftoff.
Home Entertainment Guide May 2026: The Bride!, Wuthering Heights, Sentimental Value, More
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes controversial dramas from Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emerald Fennel, along with Criterion releases of Body Heat, Lenny, and Peter Hujar’s Day.
Documentary Now! 4th Edition is an Incredible Companion to Beloved Show
A book review of a ridiculously clever companion to one of the best comedies of its era.
Comedy Is King On Season Two of Hulu’s “Deli Boys”
Though its narrative is hampered by a shorter run, the series is funnier than ever.
