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Peacock’s “The Paper” Shuffles “The Office”‘s Formula To A Funny, Worthy Spinoff
A smart, breezy, goodnatured sitcom, and something of a love letter to the noblest aspects of the profession.
Venice Film Festival 2025: Remake, Nuestra Tierra, Kim Novak’s Vertigo
On three Venice docs, including an emotional stunner.
Telluride Film Festival 2025: Lost in the Jungle, Ask E. Jean, Everywhere Man: The Lives and Times of Peter Asher
On three docs from this year’s Telluride.
Something Wretched This Way Comes in the Second Half of “Wednesday” Season Two
Despite Part Two trying a sort of hard reset, “Wednesday” still struggles to feel cohesive.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Sierra Falconer on “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)”
An interview with the director of the sun-dappled Michigan-set Sundance fave, produced by Joanna Hogg.
Do You Hear Your Trees? They’re Crying: Graham Greene (1952—2025)
A tribute to the trailblazing Native American actor, who died this past weekend.
Venice Film Festival 2025: The Biennale College
On the films of this year’s Biennale College, a program for emerging filmakers.
An Ode to the Unanswered Questions in “Agnes of God”
A look at the excellent Agnes of God on its 40th anniversary.
TIFF 2025: 20 World Premieres We Can’t Wait to See
20 world premieres we’re going to cover out of Toronto this year.
Short Films in Focus: Joe Hunting on “The Reality of Hope”
An interview with the director of the VR-set short.
Venice Film Festival 2025: The Smashing Machine, Kim Novak’s Vertigo, The Testament of Ann Lee, Father Mother Sister Brother
On four films that just premiered at Venice, including a dramatic turn for Dwayne Johnson.
Healers and Nurturers: Ethan Hawke on the Artists of “Blue Moon” and “Highway 99: A Double Album”
An interview with the star of Richard Linklater’s newest film and director of a new documentary about Merle Haggard, both of which played Telluride.
The Unloved, Part 141: Shattered
Reflecting on the Wolfgang Petersen film and the heady days of the erotic thriller.
Venice Film Festival 2025: Ghost Elephants, Jay Kelly, Bugonia, Cover-Up, After the Hunt
On the first couple days of Venizia 2025.
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.
The Best American Actor of His Generation: David Strathairn on “A Little Prayer”
An interview with the star of this week’s wonderful A Little Prayer.
Home Entertainment Guide: “Bring Her Back,” “The Phoenician Scheme,” “Vermiglio,” More
The latest and greatest on streaming and Blu-ray.
