Spider-Man 2 Swings into Action with Incredible Gameplay and Clever Storytelling
A review of the great Sony PS5 exclusive about Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
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Love Wins: Stephen Apkon’s Thoughts on Love in the Time of War
An essay on the complicated Hamas-Israel conflict and what it portends for humanity.
MOMA Launches Iranian Cinema Before the Revolution, 1925-1979
A preview of an exhaustive program on Iranian Cinema at MOMA in October and November 2023.
A Tough but Terrific Family Drama: Kim Se-in’s The Apartment with Two Women
A look at Kim Se-in’s 2022 directorial debut.
Disney+ Reboot of Goosebumps Slides from Promising Horror into YA Soap Opera
A TV review of the Disney+/Hulu reboot of Goosebumps.
This Story Doesn’t Stop: Director Raoul Peck on Silver Dollar Road
Director Raoul Peck discusses his documentary about a fight in North Carolina between developers and the Black family who have lived on the land since just after the Civil War.
Gravity Turns 10: Alfonso Cuarón’s Obsession with Loss
On the 10th anniversary of Gravity, a closer look at a theme that runs throughout the films of Alfonso Cuarón.
John Carpenter Returns with Peacock Project That Doesn’t Deserve His Name
John Carpenter returns with a reality series for Peacock that’s a dud.
NYFF 2023: May December, Kidnapped, Close Your Eyes
A report from NYFF on three major films.
Kelsey Grammer Hears the Blues A-Callin’ in Paramount+’s Semi-Charmed Frasier Reboot
A TV review of the Paramount+ reboot of Frasier.
A Closing Prayer: Terence Davies (1945-2023)
A tribute to one of the greatest to ever do it.
A Look Inside Sofia Coppola’s New 488-Page Retrospective, Archive
Sofia Coppola surveys her career in this massive new collection from Mack Books.
Fantastic Fest 2023 Highlights: The Devil You Know
A recap of the 2023 genre fest that everyone loves.
Assassin’s Creed Returns with Slight but Fun Mirage
A video game review of the first Assassin’s Creed game in three years.
Wes Anderson Evolves Signature Style in Four Netflix Short Films
A review of Wes Anderson’s four new Roald Dahl shorts, now playing on Netflix.
Unexpected Romantic Voyage Continues in Confident Second Season of Our Flag Means Death
A TV review of season two of Max’s Our Flag Means Death, starring Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby.
Loki Returns for Ambitious Second Season on Disney+
A review of the second season of arguably the best MCU show, Loki.
Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s Documentary Series, Warning Signs, Wins Emmy
An article about the Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s documentary series, “Warning Signs”, winning an Emmy.
